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August 2008 Wine Events    
Free Daily Wine Tastings - Wine Compliments Edison Park
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri) to
Aug 03, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free - No Charge
Phone: 773-775-1100
Email:
 
Where: Wine Compliments of Edison Park in Chicago, 60631
 
Daily wine tastings! Stop in and see what we have open. Tastings available every day starting at 11:00am. Go to our web site to see what is open now. http://winecompliments.com/WINE_TASTING.html ...

 Shawnee Hill Wine Tour
When: Aug 01, 2008 (Fri) to
Aug 03, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM -
Cost: $325 per person- rsvp required
Phone: 815-578-8360
Email:
 
Where: Corkscrew Pointe, 60050
 
Visit our website for more info. This includes bus travel from McHenry, Il. Two day stay at Holiday Inn..Visit 14 different Wineries..enjoy a great three day getaway..Limited seating available..Deposit required...

Wine Tasting at Grand Cru Wine Merchants
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 847-392-9463
Email:
 
Where: Grand Cru Wine Merchants, 60004
 
Join us Saturday, August 2nd for our next free in store tasting from 1-5pm. We will be tasting a selection of new arrivals from around the world. Cost is always free and no reservations are needed. For more information please feel free to contact us at 847-392-9463 or you can check us out at www.gcwines.net. To stay inf...

Wine Tasting
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 847.549.0663
Email:
 
Where: Parkview Gourmet, 60048
 
Neil Sackman of J & D Wines will be here sampling some of our latest finds. ...

Free Wine Tasting & Gallery Opening Reception
When: Aug 02, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 847-780-4243
Email:
 
Where: Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035
 
SaturdayAugust 2nd, 2008 Starting at 1pm Free Wine Tasting 2004 Poacher’s Ridge “Louis’ Block” Riesling Great Southern, Western Australia 2004 Amani Chardonnay Western Cape, South Africa 2004 Merrick’s Creek Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula, Australia 2003 Withington Merlot Stellenbosch, South Africa 2006 Deetlefs “Stonecr...

Free Daily Wine Tastings - Wine Compliments Edison Park
When: Aug 05, 2008 (Tue) to
Aug 10, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free - No Charge
Phone: 773-775-1100
Email:
 
Where: Wine Compliments of Edison Park in Chicago, 60631
 
Daily wine tastings! Stop in and see what we have open. Tastings available every day starting at 11:00am. Go to our web site to see what is open now. http://winecompliments.com/WINE_TASTING.html ...

Wine Class - Battle of the White Wines
When: Aug 07, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $25.00
Phone: 847-780-4243
Email:
 
Where: Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035
 
Thursday, August 7th, 2008 7pm to 9pm Battle of the White Wines $25.00/person Compare and Contrast: - Techniques - Flavor Profiles - Food Pairings Space is limited to 14 people Make your reservation today by e-mailing us at mick@corkandcanvas.com Our Educational Seminars are Available Every First Thursday of the Month...

Food, Olive Oil and Wine Pairing
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: $45.00
Phone: 847-918-9463
Email:
 
Where: Vintner's Cellar Winery of Libertyville, 60048
 
Come experience how Food, Olive Oil and Wine pair perfectly together! Vintner's Cellar Winery has teamed up with The Olive Tap (Long Grove) and DiSalvo's Bistro (Mundelein). Sampling of 6 small plates, extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars and select wines. Each guests will receive a complimentary bottle of wine and...

GoodWine4Less Tasting and Sale
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 630-904-1500
Email:
 
Where: Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines, 60564
 
Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines is hosting a Bi-Annual GoodWine4Less Tasting and Sale. Taste over 36 Wines that are a part of this fantastic sale. Our GoodWine4Less section remains one of the most popular sections in our store featuring over 145 different wines that are continuously on sale 20-50% normal retail. Saturday, A...

Cork and Canvas, Wine & Art Gallery - Free Wine Tasting
When: Aug 09, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 847-780-4243
Email:
 
Where: Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035
 
SaturdayAugust 9th, 2008 Starting at 1pm Free Wine Tasting 2006 Tangent “Ecclestone” Central Coast 2006 Longboard Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley, CA 2007 Cono Sur Pinot Noir Valle Central, Chile 2005 Clos LaChance “Buff-Bellied” Zinfandel Central Coast, CA 2005 Milbrant “Legacy” Cabernet Sauvignon Wahluke Slope, WA ...

Wines of Spain & Portugal Tasting & Sale - Sun Aug 10, 12-4PM
When: Aug 10, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Complimentary
Phone: (847) 590-8655
Email:
 
Where: Vintages Fine Wine, 60005
 
The Wines of Spain & Portugal Tasting and SaleSun, Aug 10th   12-4pm   Taste over 25 Spanish & Portuguese wines,perfect for summer or anytime...Great prices and discounts up to 15%Sample reds, whites and Sangria, of course......along with Mediterranean cheeses and Gourmet Pantry items... and there's no fee for tasting...

Free Daily Wine Tastings - Wine Compliments Edison Park
When: Aug 12, 2008 (Tue) to
Aug 17, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free - No Charge
Phone: 773-775-1100
Email:
 
Where: Wine Compliments of Edison Park in Chicago, 60631
 
Daily wine tastings! Stop in and see what we have open. Tastings available every day starting at 11:00am. Go to our web site to see what is open now. http://winecompliments.com/WINE_TASTING.html ...

Far East Feast Cooking Class
When: Aug 13, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $65.00
Phone: 847-816-9511
Email:
 
Where: Someone's in the Kitchen, 60048
 
Chef Kim Bisk brings the Far East to our door with this menu from China, Thailand, and Indonesia. On the menu is Thai curry chicken with jasmine rice, cucumbers Szechwan and Indonesian spicy coconut custard....

SOLD-OUT!! Wine & Tapas Wine Seminar - 7PM Wed Aug 13
When: Aug 13, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $20 - can be applied to a $35 purchase that evening
Phone: (847) 590-8655
Email:
 
Where: Vintages Fine Wine, 60005
 
Wine & Tapas SeminarWed, Aug 13th   7-8:30pmReservations Required   Learn about Spanish & Portuguese wines(reds, whites and Sangria of course)Taste a number of fun wines and Mediterranean appetizers ("tapas")Learn how to pair wines with different types of appetizers $20/person   Fee can be applied to a purchase of $35 or ...

Sweet Jazz, Smooth Wine & Spicy Food - A recipe for Summer Fun at Cafe 36
When: Aug 15, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: 25.00
Phone: 708-354-5722
Email:
 
Where: Cafe 36, 60525
 
Executive Chef Bernard Smith has prepared a menu that will take your taste buds on a culinary tour of the South. Our party menu begins with Shrimp poorboys, Crabcakes, Fried Oysters, BBQ Shrimp and Crawfish poorboys. Appetizers, wine and live music is just 25.00 per person. Stay for dinner and you'll feel down home as you d...

Cork and Canvas - Free Wine Tasting
When: Aug 16, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 847-780-4243
Email:
 
Where: Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035
 
SaturdayAugust 16th, 2008 Starting at 1pm Free Wine Tasting 2006 Terra Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Yakinma Valley, WA 2005 Eola Hills Reserve Chardonnay Amity-Eola Hills, OR 2005 Eola Hilla “La Creole” Reserve Pinot Noir Amity-Eola Hills, OR 2004 Camplazens Syrah Vin de Pays, France 2003 Reininger Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Wal...

Free Daily Wine Tastings - Wine Compliments Edison Park
When: Aug 19, 2008 (Tue) to
Aug 24, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free - No charge
Phone: 773-775-1100
Email:
 
Where: Wine Compliments of Edison Park in Chicago, 60631
 
Daily wine tastings! Stop in and see what we have open. Tastings available every day starting at 11:00am. Go to our web site to see what is open now. http://winecompliments.com/WINE_TASTING.html ...

Seminar: Wine & Tapas - Wed, Aug 20th 7-8:30PM
When: Aug 20, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: $20 - Can be applied to a $35 purchase that evening
Phone: (847) 590-8655
Email:
 
Where: Vintages Fine Wine, 60005
 
Wine & Tapas SeminarWed, Aug 20th 7-8:30pmReservations Required Learn about Spanish & Portuguese wines(reds, whites and Sangria of course)Taste a number of fun wines and Mediterranean appetizers ("tapas")Learn how to pair wines with different types of appetizers $20/person Fee can be applied to a purchase of $35 or mo...

Gourmet Food / Wine Pairing
When: Aug 22, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $20.00 per person
Phone: 815-578-8360
Email:
 
Where: Corkscrew Pointe, 60050
 
Pair up with award winning artisanal cheeses, salads,meats and chocalate.... Live piano during and after the pairing.. stay late and enjoy the evening. Wine by the glass available after the event..Wine not your style we carry a limited micro-brew selection..( see our web-site for menu information- click on the tomato)...

early fall wine tasting
When: Aug 22, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: complimentary
Phone: 630-963-5407
Email:
 
Where: liquor stop, 60532
 
Join Liquor Stop along with Lion distributors for a taste of fall wines from Washington State- Greece-and Italy...

Back to School Wine Tasting at Grand Cru Wine Merchants
When: Aug 23, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 847-392-9463
Email:
 
Where: Grand Cru Wine Merchants, 60004
 
The kids are finally headed back to school, what better to prepare ourselves for the school year than with a wine tasting. Join us Saturday, August 23rd for our free in store tasting from 1-5pm. We will be tasting a selection of new arrivals from around the world. Cost is always free and no reservations are needed. For ...

Gourmet Food and Wine Pairing
When: Aug 23, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $20.00 per person
Phone: 815-578-8360
Email:
 
Where: Corkscrew Pointe, 60050
 
Pair up with award winning artisanal cheeses, salads,meats and chocalate.... Stay late and enjoy the evening. Wine by the glass available after the event..Wine not your style we carry a limited micro-brew selection..( see our web-site for menu information- click on the tomato)...

Italian Wine Tasting at Cork and Canvas, Wine & Art Gallery
When: Aug 23, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 847-780-4243
Email:
 
Where: Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035
 
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Think Pink Wine Tasting
When: Aug 23, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 815-756-5852
Email:
 
Where: Inboden's Market, 60115
 
Rosés are great wines for the hot days during late summer. Refreshing, thirst-quenching, and food-friendly, pink wines have come a long way, baby. We'll have a selection of rosés from around the world open to taste...Spanish, Italian, French, and American. ...

Free Daily Wine Tastings - Wine Compliments Edison Park
When: Aug 26, 2008 (Tue) to
Aug 31, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Cost: Free - No charge
Phone: 773-775-1100
Email:
 
Where: Wine Compliments of Edison Park in Chicago, 60631
 
Daily wine tastings! Stop in and see what we have open. Tastings available every day starting at 11:00am. Go to our web site to see what is open now. http://winecompliments.com/WINE_TASTING.html ...

Live Auction #395
When: Aug 27, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: No cost to attend
Phone: 630-594-2972
Email:
 
Where: The Chicago Wine Company, 60191
 
0% Buyer's Premium! On average, we have over 2,000 lots of fine and rare wine for sale at Auction. Please also send us your list of wines you are interested in selling in our monthly Auctions by licensed auctioneers. Our commission rates are very, very competitive and our contracts couldn't be more straightforward and si...

Schaefer's/Skokie Saturday Wine Tasting Aug 30
When: Aug 30, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 847 673-5711
Email:
 
Where: Schaefer's/Skokie, 60076
 
Welcome home! Been away for the summer? Michigan, or maybe Wisconsin? Here's the weekend to wrap up a perfect summer. A great Fall's right around the corner. Start the Labor Day weekend with our great selection of dogs and beer and wine. Well over a dozen wines to sample too! Plus beer. Don't miss our weekly party. As us...

Public Wine Tasting
When: Aug 30, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: No Admission Fees- No Rsvp
Phone: 815-578-8360
Email:
 
Where: Corkscrew Pointe, 60050
 
Blind Bottle in the Bag....If you recognize wine varietal ;Earn great discounts..If you know the winery you get it Free..Not all wines will be tasted blind.....

Free Wine Tasting at Cork and Canvas
When: Aug 30, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 847-780-4243
Email:
 
Where: Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035
 
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Ongoing Wine Events    
Feel-Good-Friday At Flatlander Market
When: Jul 2008 - Sep 2008
Time: 6PM-9PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 815 568-3528
Email:
 
Where: Flatlander Market, Marengo Il, 60152
 
Feel-Good-Friday is a new way of life at Flatlander Market Every Friday night we will have something new to make you feel good! On Friday we will feature a performing artist; musicians, Vocalist and once a month a massage therapist to melt away those tight muscles while you enjoy music. We will also extend our hours till 9p...





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