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| Free Daily Wine Tastings - Wine Compliments Edison Park |
| When: | Nov 01, 2008 (Sat) to
Nov 02, 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 anytime and try our wines.
Currently open and available to taste:
Lynfred Winery Blackberry Wine - $12.00
Cascinetta Vietti Moscato D'asti - $14.99
Santa Martina Rosso Di Toscana - $10.99
Soiree Pinot Noir - $16.99
Frei Brothers Syrah - $21.99
Tastings available every day starting at 11:00am. ...
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| Free Daily Wine Tastings |
| When: | Nov 01, 2008 (Sat) to
Nov 02, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Your Presence | | Phone: | 815-941-1006 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Montage Spirits & Gifts, 60450 |
| | FREE Daily Wine Tastings compliments of Montage! Stop in anytime and taste wines from around the world, best varietals from the best regions! Also serving wine by the glass in our intimate romantic bistro setting. Enjoy wine from 11 am till 8 pm Tues through Sat. Check out our free special monthly tastings too! You and you...
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| Kids Eat Brunch Free - 1st Saturday EVERY Month |
| When: | Nov 01, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM | | Cost: | Wonderful Menu Specials for the whole family including the veggie | | Phone: | 312.588.0230 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Weather Mark Tavern, 60605 |
| | The tavern menu by head Chef Jake features American Bistro cuisine with a south western ascent not commonly found at a tavern restaurant. The restaurant is veggie friendly and has a great kids menu too. Stay late and take advantage Select Rum Specials, with the tavern featuring over 40 different in-house rums. Dinner is ser...
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| Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Auction |
| When: | Nov 01, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | Free to attend; ticket for lunch at Tru $75 | | Phone: | 312.482.9996 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tru restaurant, 60611 |
| | The live auction will take place at Chicago’s award-winning restaurant Tru, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m (CST) on November 1st. Attendance is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations for lunch at Tru during the auction ($75) should be made by calling Hart Davis Hart at 312.482.9996 or by emailing Marc Smoler, m...
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| Wine Tasting at Grand Cru Wine Merchants |
| When: | Nov 01, 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, November 1st 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 infor...
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| Malloy's Finest Fall Wine Event |
| When: | Nov 01, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 630-271-0707 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Malloy's Finest Wine & Spirits, 60532 |
| | It's time for our biggest tasting of the year! Malloy's Finest Wine & Spirits Fall Wine Event features a giant tasting of over 100 wines to taste between 1pm and 6pm. To celebrate the annual event we are putting every wine in the store on sale from 10% to 40% off regular retail pricing from 10am to 10pm. Do not miss the yea...
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| Unibroue Beer Tasting, Rogers Park |
| When: | Nov 01, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 773-761-3663 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Taste Food and Wine, 60626 |
| | Saturday, November 1st @ 3:00PM-6:00PM Unibroue Join us for a free tasting of our extensive collection of Unibroue Beers!
"There is more to certain beers than simple refreshment. Unibroue has raised the standards of conventional beer in by brewing craftsman beers for savouring. Of incomparable quality and a taste, the bee...
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| Wines of France |
| When: | Nov 01, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | Your presence is enough! | | Phone: | 773-549-CABS (2227) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles Chicago/Belmont, 60657 |
| | Encore!!!!! This past Saturday was a success and many were here to learn. We’ll do it again because this event provides an opportunity to taste and learn about this prolific wine country. From white to red we’ll traverse France under the expert guidance of a special guest. Come Taste, Learn and Enjoy France. Question: ...
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| Lush Wine and Chocolate Pairing with Katherine Anne |
| When: | Nov 01, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Free! | | Phone: | 773.281.8888 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lush Wine and Spirits, 60618 |
| | LUSH presents KATHERINE ANNE Chocolates!
Saturday, November 1st: 5-7pm
Sample chocolate from the rocking chocolatier, Ms. Katherine Anne, and sip on hand-crafted wine, spirits, and liqueurs that pair beautifully with dark chocolate and premium, delicious ingredients. We like our chocolate to be a bit boozy, so each truf...
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| One Year Anniversary - Join Us All Day on Saturday, Nov 1st and Celebrate with Two Free Tastings |
| When: | Nov 01, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 847-780-4243 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035 |
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1839 Second Street, Highland Park, IL 847.780.4243 www.corkandcanvas.com
Saturday, October 1st, 2008
1pm to 4pm
Free Wine Tasting
2006 Avanti Chardonnay
San Juan, Argentina
2005 Trinitas “Old Vine” Zinfandel
Contra Costa, CA
2003 Del Golf Bonarda
Mendoza, Argentina
2004 Maryhill Syrah
Columbia Valley, WA
2005 Maryhill Cabe...
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| Wine & Cheese Pairing Seminar with Count Sebastiano Capponi from Villa Calcinaia and Lydia Burns from Sam's Wine & Spirits |
| When: | Nov 02, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 | | Phone: | 312-663-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Sam's Wine & Spirits South Loop, 60605 |
| | SAM’S WINE & SPIRITS NEW SOUTH LOOP STORE
WELCOMES
COUNT SEBASTIANO CAPPONI,
Enologo Eccezionale from
VILLA CALCINAIA
Joining our Own Cheesemonger Extraordinaire
Lydia Burns
Sunday November 2, 2008 4:30-6pm
For a discussion of Pairing Cheese and wines from Tuscany
Of course there will be samples of wine and cheese!
You wi...
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| Geja’s Café to Crown Tasting Champions at Annual Pro/Am Contest |
| When: | Nov 02, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 773-281-9101 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Geja’s Café, 60614 |
| | Geja’s Café to Crown Tasting Champions at the November 2
35th Annual Pro/Am Contest,
the Longest Running Wine Tasting Contest in the United States
The winner will receive a weekend for two in California’s Wine Cou...
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| Gibby's Wine Den ~ Gibby's University: Chardonnay...More Variety Than You Think |
| When: | Nov 03, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $20 per person, Reservations Required | | Phone: | 630-208-6424 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gibby's Wine Bar, 60134 |
| | Study and taste the nuances of this classic varietal. Witness the regional influences, different wine maker's styles and influences of terroir and climate. There really is a good deal of variation in this varietal!...
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| monday night flights at one sixtyblue |
| When: | Nov 03, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $35 | | Phone: | 312.850.0303 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | one sixtyblue, 60607 |
| | one sixtyblue - monday night flights
november 3rd, 2008
seatings at 6, 7 and 8pm ~ reservations required
stags' leap vineyards / 2007 / viogner
house-cured king salmon / orange fennel salad / citrus
stags' leap vineyards / 2006 / chardonnay
maine diver sea scallop / cauliflower / crisp pork belly
stags' leap vineyards...
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| Cellar Notes |
| When: | Nov 04, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $30 per person | | Phone: | 312 335 1234 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | NoMI Cellar on the Seventh, 60611 |
| | Advanced Sommelier Fernando Beteta is on hand to guide guests through a tasting of different wines or spirits of a particular varietal or region. Cellar Notes gives guests the opportunity to learn how to taste and evaluate wines or spirits, based on the subtle nuances in flavor, acidity, clarity and color of each selection....
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| Sparkling Wine Class |
| When: | Nov 04, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $50 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Spot, 60640 |
| | It’s holiday season and that means sparkling wine. Learn all about the different options available. You’ll learn the history of Champagne and the different styles of sparkling wine. Of course, we’ll be tasting a lot of bubbly too from all over the world including luxury Champagne over $100 a bottle all the way down to one o...
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| Free Daily Wine Tastings - Wine Compliments Edison Park |
| When: | Nov 04, 2008 (Tue) to
Nov 09, 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 anytime and try our wines.
Currently open and available to taste:
Lynfred Winery Blackberry Wine - Roselle, Illinois - $12.00
Cascinetta Vietti Moscato D'Asti - $14.99
Red Rock Winery Reserve Merlot - California - $9.99
Prairie State Winery Prairie Pumpkin - Genoa, Illinois - $10.99
Santa Marti...
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| A Fine Night Out For Ladies at Vine Tastings |
| When: | Nov 04, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | Food, salad, imported chocolate $8.00 | | Phone: | 630-529-1825 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vine Tastings, 60172 |
| | Redefine Yourself
4 hours…you're not a wife, a mom, a boss, a personal shopper
You're a Friend!
$8 per Person, drink purchase required
Salad, Pasta, Bread, and Imported Chocolate
Hot food served 6 – 8 pm
Featuring the phenomenal music of Merv Collins
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| 4th Year Anniversary First Wednesday Tasting |
| When: | Nov 05, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $35 ($25 pre-registration) | | Phone: | 312-627-WINE (9463) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Just Grapes, 60661 |
| | Join us for the best 4 yaar-old birthday party you’ve ever been to! Help Just Grapes celebrate its 4th year in business. We will have over 35 wines from all over the world with some nibbles and fun!...
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| SOLD-OUT!! Harvest Beer Dinner with Flossmoor Station Brewing Co. |
| When: | Nov 05, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $60 per person | | Phone: | 773-334-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | In Fine Spirits, 60640 |
| | Join us upstairs for a fun night featuring six beers and six courses!
Matt Van Wyk, brewmaster at Flossmoor Station Brewing Company, will present a line up of six craft brews, paired to delicious harvest-themed dishes from our chef, Marianne Sundquist.
Flossmoor Station's beers are handcrafted from the finest all-natural in...
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| Just Grapes First Wednesday Tasting for our Fourth Anniversary |
| When: | Nov 05, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $30 - $40 | | Phone: | 3126279463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Just Grapes, 60661 |
| | Join us for our next First Wednesday Tasting as Just Grapes turns 4! We are amazed at how quickly the last 4 years went and we are looking forward to many more! We will be serving over 50 wines that go well with Turkey, small nibbles and some great times! We promise that it will be the best 4 year old birthday party you've ...
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| 4th Anniversary Wine Tasting - Just Grapes |
| When: | Nov 05, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $30 for Savvy Sippers if purchased by October 31st & $40 for Non Members or post registration. Reservations are highly recommended! | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Just Grapes Wine Shop |
| | Join us for our next First Wednesday Tasting as Just Grapes turns 4. We are amazed at how quickly the last 4 years went and we are looking forward to many more! We will be serving over 50 wines that go well with Turkey, small nibbles and some great times! We promise that it will be the best 4 year old birthday party you've ...
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| Ladies Night Out - WineStyles Shorewood |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $15 WC Members/$20 All Others | | Phone: | 815-267-7900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles - Shorewood, 60431 |
| | No theme for this one yet, but its sure to be a blockbuster so circle the night on your calendar!
The evening will start at 6 pm and run to 8 pm or so.
$15 for WC Members and $20 for non-WC Members. Paid reservations with a 48 hour cancellation policy....
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| Ronald McDonald House Charity Event |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $150 per person | | Phone: | 630-904-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Columbia Yacht Club |
| | WineStyles is co-sponsoring this charity event which benefits the Ronad McDonald House. Join us for an elegant evening of wine tasting and gourmet food pairings...and it's all for a good cause. All net proceeds from tickets sales go directly to RM House.
The event is at the Columbia Yacht Club in Chicago on Thursday Novem...
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| Around the World; The Wines of Rhone Valley, France |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $49/per person | | Phone: | 630.529.0200 ext. 6138 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Shiraz on the Water, 60108 |
| | Let us take you on a guided tour through the world or wines. Sample an array of wines from the most famous regions of the world and indulge your palate with gourmet pairings from our contemporary american menu. Join us in this magnificent journey....
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| Early Thanksgiving Wine Tasting at Binny's in Elmwood Park |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | Free with Binny's card | | Phone: | 708-456-2112 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Elmwood Park, 60707 |
| | It's never too early to plan for Thanksgiving. Taste over 30 reds, whites and roses designed to pair perfectly with a multitude of holiday meal possibilities....
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| Riedel Seminar at Binny's in Lake Zurich |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $75.00 includes Vinum Tasting Kit | | Phone: | 847-438-1437 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Lake Zurich, 60047 |
| | This unique seminar showcases the flagship "Riedel Vinum" line of crystal stemware. Led by Sean Petrie of Riedel Crystal of America, this course will take participants through a tasting of several varietal wines using 4 Riedel Vinum glasses, each designed for a particular varietal. The wines will then be tasted in a non-Rie...
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| Taste 75+ wines at Wine for the Holidays |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | 35.00 | | Phone: | 773.751.1500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Fiddlehead Cafe, 60625 |
| | This is a walk-around tasting with 75+ wines and light snacks. The Theme is “Wines for the Holidays.” Think robust fall reads, wine to pair with Thanksgiving Dinner, and Sparkling wines for Christmas. Cost is $35. Space is limited. Call us to make a reservation, 773.751.1500...
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| Room 21 After Work Cooking Demo and Wine Pairings with Chef Daniel Tucker |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | $10 | | Phone: | 312.328.1198 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Room 21, 60616 |
| | Chef Daniel Tucker and Room21 present a monthly series of cooking demonstrations for only $10. The first Thursday of each month Chef Tucker will demonstrate a basic (yet impressive) cooking technique for participants who will enjoy passed samples of the creation and a tasting of a paired wine.
The next demonstration will ta...
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 Wine, Cheese & Chocolate...Oh My! Tasting & Holiday Gift Showcase |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $15.00 per person | | Phone: | 630-505-0900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 60532 |
| | WINE, CHEESE & CHOCOLATE...OH MY!
Join us for a wine, cheese & chocolate tasting and unique holiday gift showcase!
Thursday, November 6th
Hilton Lisle/Naperville
*cheeses provided by Wheaton Whole Foods Market
*wine from Lynfred Winery
*chocolates by Chocolatier Amore
Start your holiday shopping early, visit vendors offerin...
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| Champagne Gala at Binny's in Downtown Chicago |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $50.00 with Binny's card | | Phone: | 312-332-0012 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Downtown Chicago, 60654 |
| | Sample 40 selections from the most famous Champagne Houses in France! With an emphasis on 'luxury cuvees' highlights will include Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon, Louis Roederer Cristal, Taittinger Comtes De Champagne, Pol Roger Cuvee Winston Churchill, Gosset Celebris Extra Brut and many more! Gourmet cheeses will be paired wi...
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| Thanksgiving Wine Night at Binny's in Willowbrook |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $10.00 with Binny's card | | Phone: | 630-654-0988 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Willowbrook, 60527 |
| | Sample over 30 wines that pair perfectly with your Thanksgiving meal. Taste Gewurztraminers, Roses, Rieslings, Pinot Noirs and more. ...
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| Waters Winery Wine Dinner @ La Madia |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $45.00 excluding Tax and Gratuity | | Phone: | 312.329.0400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | La Madia, 60654 |
| | Come enjoy the inspired relationship between Waters Winery, out of Walla Walla WA, and Jonathan Fox's epicuric creations. Jason Huntley, the owner of Waters, will be pouring and Chef Jonathan will be serving up the five course meal. Space is limited, so don't delay. Please call La Madia to make a reservation!
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| BBC Radio & the UK’s Hottest DJ Seb Fontaine Spins at Enclave |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) to
Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 312-654-0234 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Enclave Night Club, 60610 |
| | Join en• clave in welcoming the UK’s hottest spinmaster, DJ Seb Fontaine as he spins the newest dance music on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Fontaine is the resident DJ for the popular UK club ‘Cream’ as well as a host for BBC Radio 1. Guests who arrive early can enjoy a private Ciroc cocktail reception from 9 to 10:30 p.m. E...
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| Qye Syrah, Shiraz - Educational Class @ Cork and Canvas |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $25.00 | | Phone: | 847-780-4243 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035 |
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1839 Second Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 847.780.4243
www.corkandcanvas.com
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| Wines from South America |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 815-436-3499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine & Cheese by TCC, 60544 |
| | Stop by tonight to sample some of the world's greatest wine values. We'll have our resident expert, Victor, on hand to educate us about the regions....
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| Six for $60 Tasting |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Your Presence is Enough! | | Phone: | 773-549-CABS (2227) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles Chicago/Belmont, 60657 |
| | It’s time to seek a safe investment for your money and our “six for $60” is the perfect alternative. These wines generally run $13 to $15 each, but any combinaton of six or more, and they become $10 a piece. This evening provides secure and “liquid” returns for minimal investment. Come taste these great value wines....
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| Oh, Snap! Whip-Hand is Back and Other Garage Wine Goodies from Redhead Studios |
| When: | Nov 06, 2008 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 847-256-7777 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Bottle Shop - Wilmette, 60091 |
| | South Australian specialist Dave Shoaf of CLD Imports joins us this evening to preview the 2006 Whip-Hand Cabernet, a ginormous, quasi-Amarone style (I can explain) Cabernet Sauvignon whose previous vintage was described by the Wine Advocate's Dr. Jay Miller as an "awesome value." At 96 points and about $45 a bottle, Miller...
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| Bell's Winter Brew Party |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Free! | | Phone: | 312-738-1900 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lush Wine and Spirits on Halsted, 60607 |
| | Come get cozy at Lush on Halsted. We're breaking out those big, warming winter beers from our lovely brew neighbors over in Michigan. That's right, we're having a Bell's party! Come join us!...
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| Incredible Holiday Pairing |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Your Smile! | | Phone: | 815-941-1006 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Montage Spirits & Gifts, 60450 |
| | This is the event not to be missed! Fabulous food pairing for your holiday meals. Your holiday entertaining will be complete when we match our incredible wines to complement every dish. From appetizers to desserts we will match it all!! Dishes being served: ham, turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and much more! ...
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| Gibby's Wine Den ~ Fridays@5 |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Complimentary | | Phone: | 630-208-6424 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gibby's Wine Bar, 60134 |
| | Join us around the bar at Gibby's for a wonderful evening with wine by the glass, delicious small plates from Moveable Feast and live music from James Schlicher! ...
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| Lush on Roscoe Beer Tasting |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free! | | Phone: | 773.281.8888 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lush Wine and Spirits, 60618 |
| | LUSH
2232 West Roscoe
Friday, November 7th, 6-8pm: Windy City BEER! Taste some good old Jolly Pumpkin, great brews from the continent, and crafty brews that will blow your mind!...
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| Annual Executive German Wine Dinner 2008 |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | GACCoM Member: $140, Non Member: $155 | | Phone: | 312 644 2662 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Mid-America Club at the Aon Center, 60601 |
| | The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. cordially invites you and your guests to attend our Annual Executive German Wine Dinner 2008
Date: Friday, November 7, 2008
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Location: The Mid-America Club at the Aon Center, 200 E. Randolph St., 80th Floor, Chicago, IL
Seven-course menu paired...
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| A Night of Whining for Canines & Felines |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $50 | | Phone: | 630-325-8466 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Tanya Hart's Taste of Vino, 60521 |
| | A Night of Whining for Canines & Felines, Friday, November 7th, 5pm - 9pm at Tanya Hart's Taste of Vino in Hinsdale - benefitting the Hinsdale Humane Society.
Lucky guests will feast on tasty treats from Tanya Hart's Taste of Vino, Wine Bar & Bistro, wil enjoy wine from Rosenblum Cellars and can bid on exciting raffle prize...
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| Holiday Wine Bash- 2 Days & 100+ Wines |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $5/person | | Phone: | 630-904-1500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines, 60564 |
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OUR BIG HOLIDAY WINE TASTING
OVER 100 WINES IN TWO DAYS!
50 wines each day and they're all different!
November 7, 2008 from 5-9 pmNovember 8, 2008 from 2-6 pm
At Our Route 59 and 87th Street Store only Call (630) 904-1500 for more details.
Cost for this event is $5 at the door and you get to keep the glass.
It's a busy t...
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| Less Clueless Clinic - Gourmet Thanksgiving |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM | | Cost: | $40 per person | | Phone: | 815-436-3499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine & Cheese by TCC, 60544 |
| | Learn how to make an amazing Thanksgiving dinner with a gourmet twist. We'll show you three delicious dishes sure to please your holiday guests paired with the perfect wines. Tickets are $40 per person and include cooking demonstration, food and wine tastings, and instructional materials. Space for each class is limited,...
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| Festive Friday Night Tastings at Randolph Wine Cellars |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Complimentary | | Phone: | 3129421212 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Randolph Wine Cellars and The Tasting Room, 60607 |
| | This year, Randolph Wine Cellars wants to ease your holiday wine dilemmas by offering four complimentary informal wine tastings in our store during the months of November and December.
Specifically designed for after-work shoppers, you can swing by our conveniently located store to taste and purchase the host gifts and p...
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| Wine Tasting at Rogers Park Fine Wine & Spirits |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 773-742-2216 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Rogers Park Fine Wine & Spirits, 60626 |
| | Come and celebrate the weekend at Rogers Park Fine Wine & Spirits. Find out why this is the best shop on the neighborhood. All are welcome!...
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| Brewer-Clifton Family Tree |
| When: | Nov 07, 2008 (Fri) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 847-256-7777 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Bottle Shop - Wilmette, 60091 |
| | Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton started making tiny amounts of single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from cool climate sites in Santa Barbara under the Brewer-Clifton label in the late 90's. In 2001, Robert Parker championed the Brewer-Clifton offerings as "the single greatest revelation of my 2001 tastings" predicting (a...
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| SavWay 18-Hour Sale & Wine Tasting |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) to
Nov 09, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | TBA | | Phone: | 630-584-0172 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | SavWay - St. Charles, 60174 |
| | MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
SavWay\'s 18 Hour Sale & Tasting
Saturday November 8th & Sunday November 9th
Our renown TWO DAY sale and tasting is Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th at the Geneva, St. Charles and Oak Brook locations.
Details:
All Wines* are \'AT LEAST\' 10% off. Those wines being tasted out have even gre...
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| SavWay 18-Hour Sale & Wine Tasting |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) to
Nov 09, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | TBA | | Phone: | 630-232-7707 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | SavWay Fine Wines - Geneva, 60134 |
| | MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
SavWay\'s 18 Hour Sale & Tasting
Saturday November 8th & Sunday November 9th
Our renown TWO DAY sale and tasting is Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th at the Geneva, St. Charles and Oak Brook locations.
Details:
All Wines* are \'AT LEAST\' 10% off. Those wines being tasted out have even gre...
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| Holiday Wine Tasting at Binny's in Naperville |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $10.00 with Binny's card | | Phone: | 630-717-0100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Naperville, 60563 |
| | Taste over 40 fabulous wines our experts feel pair perfectly with your upcoming holiday celebrations. Food provided by KeyWester. Proceeds will be donated to V.F.W. Post 3873 of Naperville....
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| Special One Year Anniversary Wine Tasting! |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | $25pp ($20 for Wine Club Members) | | Phone: | 773-549-CABS (2227) | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | WineStyles Chicago/Belmont, 60657 |
| | To celebrate our anniversary we’re throwing a wine party featuring wines from our Fine Wine section, otherwise called, "If You Insist"! This is your chance to taste exclusive WineStyles selections and industry legends. This event will run from 6-8pm, but Wine Club Member get a preview at 5pm. Tickets are $25 per person ($2...
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| DiCarlo's Fall Wine & Food Festival |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | $30.00 | | Phone: | 847-566-4600 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 60069 |
| | Come experience Lake County's Premier Wine Event! With hundreds of wines being poured and many of the areas' finest restraurants showcasing their signature dishes, this is one event you will not want to miss. Wines will also be featured at special tasting event only pricing, so stock up for the Holidays! ...
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| Day trip wine tastings from Chicago to Harbor County, Michigan |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | 85 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Loco Winery Tours |
| | Winery tours from Chicago? Yes!!! Loco Winery Tours is offering a special $85 wine tasting day trip from the Windy City that's just 90 minutes from the Loop to Michigan's Harbor County. This includes your transportation (yes, sit back and be chauffeured), a champagne brunch of course, and the tasting fees at the wineries. P...
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| Singles Dinner for Six - Ages W30-45/M35-50 |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $16 Reg + Food & Drink Cost (discount packages available) | | Phone: | 312-278-4438 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Otom, 60607 |
| | Explore different restaurants each month while getting to know other singles in the age group of your choice . . . so even if there's no love connection you'll still have a wonderful time. You'll order off the menu and receive separate checks for your purchases. Our website allows you to view the profiles of those registe...
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| SavWay 18-Hour Sale & Wine Tasting |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) to
Nov 09, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | TBA | | Phone: | 630-325-6550 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | SavWay - Hinsdale/Oak Brook, 60523 |
| | MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
SavWay\'s 18 Hour Sale & Tasting
Saturday November 8th & Sunday November 9th
Our renown TWO DAY sale and tasting is Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th at the Geneva, St. Charles and Oak Brook locations.
Details:
All Wines* are 'AT LEAST' 10% off. Those wines being tasted out have even great...
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| Holiday Wine Bash- Two Days & 100+ Wines |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $5/person | | Phone: | 630-904-1500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines, 60564 |
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OUR BIG HOLIDAY WINE TASTING
OVER 100 WINES IN TWO DAYS!
50 wines each day and they're all different!
November 7, 2008 from 5-9 pmNovember 8, 2008 from 2-6 pm
At Our Route 59 and 87th Street Store only Call (630) 904-1500 for more details.
It's a busy time at Peterson Spirits and Fine Wines this holiday season. More wine ...
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| Holiday Wine Bash- Two Days & 100+ Wines |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | Cost: | $5/person | | Phone: | 630-904-1500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines, 60564 |
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OUR BIG HOLIDAY WINE TASTING
OVER 100 WINES IN TWO DAYS!
50 wines each day and they're all different!
November 7, 2008 from 5-9 pmNovember 8, 2008 from 2-6 pm
At Our Route 59 and 87th Street Store only Call (630) 904-1500 for more details.
It's a busy time at Peterson Spirits and Fine Wines this holiday season. More wine ...
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| Lockport Street Lighting & Two Brothers Brewery Does Beer & Cheese |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 815-436-3499 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine & Cheese by TCC, 60544 |
| | This is an exciting evening for downtown Plainfield! Start off by celebrating the Lighting of Lockport Street. Enjoy merchant specials, local author book signing, lighted parade, ribbon cutting and more. Check out TCC's website for more details. We're also thrilled to have Two Brothers Brewery out to TCC to pair their se...
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| Free Wine Tasting @ Cork and Canvas |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free!!! | | Phone: | 847-780-4243 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Highland Park, IL - Cork and Canvas, Wine and Art Gallery, 60035 |
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1839 Second Street . Highland Park, IL 60035 . 847.780.4243
www.corkandcanvas.com
Free Wine Tasting
SaturdayNovember 8th, 2008
Starting at 1pm
2007 Elk Cove Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley, OR
2006 Educated Guess Pinot ...
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| Beckmen Fall Syrah Preview feat. 2006 Clone #1 and Block #6 |
| When: | Nov 08, 2008 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 847-256-7777 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Bottle Shop - Wilmette, 60091 |
| | Join Annica Heymann of Heritage Wine Cellars for a preview tasting of Beckmen Vineyards' masterful Block No. 6 (92 points WA) and Clone No. 1 (91 pts WA) Syrahs plus the 2006 Grenache, Cuvee Le Bec, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Special pre-release pricing will be offered. Tasting starts at 2 p.m.
About Beckmen: In 1996, Tom and ...
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| Wines of the Rhône with Michael Corso: a taste of southeastern France |
| When: | Nov 09, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | | Cost: | AFC members: $40, General Public: $45 | | Phone: | 312-337-1070 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Alliance Française de Chicago, 60610 |
| | This tasting will accent some of the wonderful reds coming from the heart of France’s Mediterranean wine making region – the famed Rhône Valley. Syrah and Grenache are king and the spicy flavors of rosemary and thyme are faintly evident. These reds of renowned appellations like Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Hermitage are heady, a...
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| Sundays with Lush ~ Pinot Noir |
| When: | Nov 09, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | Free! | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Lush Wine, 60607 |
| | Sundays with LUSH ~ PINOT NOIR
Lush is revealing the secrets of that elegant, yet elusive little bugger of a grape. Pinot Noir is the grape of the moment, and has a torrid past. Delve into the international flavors of Pinot Noir while sipping on some of the most exclusive producers in Burgundy and throughout the world. N...
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| Mainstreet Fall Wine Tasting Extravaganza |
| When: | Nov 09, 2008 (Sun) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | $20.00 for non-members / No charge for Wine Club members | | Phone: | (708) 354-0355 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | William Tell Holiday Inn, 60525 |
| | Join us for our New 2008 Fall Wine Extravaganza where we will be offering over 350 wines paired with some of the finest restaurants and catering companies in the western suburbs. All wines will be poured in the new Schott Zwiesel Forte titanium reinforced stemware. Large format wines will be raffled to members throughout th...
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| House of Glunz Class on Wine Styles |
| When: | Nov 10, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $35 | | Phone: | 312-642-3000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The House of Glunz, 60610 |
| | This sit-down class will compare three wines of the same grape side-by-side, showing the many stylistic options of each variety. We will taste 3 Sauvignon Blanc, 3 Pinot Noir, 3 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3 Syrah/Shiraz. The making of red wine, what determines the price, aging, serving, food matches and the individual growi...
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| Eno-Versity - Holiday Pairing Edition! |
| When: | Nov 10, 2008 (Mon) | | Time: | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | Cost: | Call 312-321-8738 | | Phone: | 312-321-8738 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Eno at the InterContinental Chicago, 60611 |
| | Join Wine Director Jennifer Bingham at Eno at the InterContinental Chicago from 6-7 p.m. as she hosts a casual Eno-Versity dedicated to Thanksgiving and Holiday wines.
Sip a variety of wines chosen to pair perfectly with holiday meals. Bingham offers her entertaining expertise in form of pairing cards included with all ret...
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| Cellar Notes |
| When: | Nov 11, 2008 (Tue) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | | Cost: | $30 per person | | Phone: | 312 335 1234 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | NoMI Cellar on the Seventh, 60611 |
| | Advanced Sommelier Fernando Beteta is on hand to guide guests through a tasting of different wines or spirits of a particular varietal or region. Cellar Notes gives guests the opportunity to learn how to taste and evaluate wines or spirits, based on the subtle nuances in flavor, acidity, clarity and color of each selection....
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| Free Daily Wine Tastings - Wine Compliments Edison Park |
| When: | Nov 11, 2008 (Tue) to
Nov 16, 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 anytime and try our wines.
Currently open and available to taste:
Lynfred Winery Blackberry Wine - Roselle, Illinois - $12.00
Foolish Oak Chardonnay - Columbia Valley, Washington - 12.99
Prairie State Winery Prairie Pumpkin - Genoa, Illinois - $10.99
Laroche Pinot Noir - France - $8.99
Red Rock...
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| Green is the New Red - 90+ Wine Dinner |
| When: | Nov 11, 2008 (Tue) to
Nov 12, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $95 per guest (not including tax or gratuity) | | Phone: | 312.329.9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 60601 |
| | Who knew red wine could go green and still maintain its palette appeal? Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Chicago, is serving its first-ever wine dinner with an earth-friendly twist and declaring “Green is the New Red” at its 90+ Wine Dinner on Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m.
The five-cour...
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| terre di giurfo wine dinner at vinci |
| When: | Nov 12, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM | | Cost: | $45.00 per person+tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 312 2661199 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | vinci, 60614 |
| | November Wine Dinner
With Terre di Giurfo Wines
ANTIPASTO
Sword fish with fennel, herbs, olive oil
Suliccenti
PASTA
Butternut squash Ravioli with Syrah balsamic reduction
Syrah “Ronna”
SECONDO
Braised Rabbit in Nero D’Avola with vegetables
Nero D’Avola “Kuntari”
DESSERT
Roast Apple Cake with cinnamon caramel sauce
Café o T...
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| Class on Port |
| When: | Nov 12, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $50 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Matilda's |
| | What’s better than enjoying a glass of Port with Stilton cheese and walnuts...on a bear skin rug...in front of a fireplace in the winter? Port is such a great winter beverage and this class will teach you all about Port..the different styles, the grapes, serving it, etc. You’ll taste a variety of different types of Port inc...
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| LuxeHome and Wine Spectator Present The 2nd Annual CHILL Event |
| When: | Nov 12, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $85 Main Event & Silent Auction, $175 VIP Reception | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Merchandise Mart-LuxeHome, 60654 |
| | LuxeHome, the world’s largest collection of luxury boutiques for home building and renovation hosts the 2nd annual CHILL event held in cooperation with Wine Spectator. Enjoy world-renowned wines and spirits paired with gourmet food from distinguished chefs featured in LuxeHome’s 30 luxury kitchen and bath boutiques, in the ...
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| Gibby's Wine Den ~ Waubonsee Community College, Food and Wine Pairing |
| When: | Nov 12, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | Contact Waubonsee Community College 630-466-7900 x2370 | | Phone: | 630-208-6424 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gibby's Wine Bar, 60134 |
| | Part I: Learn which wine "cool" spicy foods down. Which wine should you pair with salty foods? This is a fun way to use the senses and to experience the basic tastes of sweet, sour, salt and bitter and the interrelationship with wine. This is a highly interactive class and participants will sample 5 wines at each session.Co...
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| Thanksgiving’s Perfect Match: A Riesling Tasting at Perman Wine Selections |
| When: | Nov 12, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | | Cost: | Free! | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Perman Wine Selections, 60607 |
| | German Riesling wines, as well as those from Alsace and Austria, are cherished by sommeliers and wine lovers world wide for their delicious balance and taste. Riesling offers an extensive range of fresh, crisp and fruity aromas and flavors from bone dry to seductively sweet.
Join us for a European Riesling Tasting at Perma...
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| Vintages Champagne Seminar - Wed Nov 12th 7PM |
| When: | Nov 12, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | | Cost: | $20 - Fee can be applied to a purchase of $35 or more that evening... | | Phone: | (847) 590-8655 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vintages Fine Wine, 60005 |
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Champagne SeminarWed, Nov 12th 7-8:30pmReservations Required
Learn why this "wine" is the world's favorite for celebrations!Discover the different styles of champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world.Taste these international favorites, anduncover the complex flavors & aromas.$20/person - Fee can be applied to ...
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| The Hogue Wine Dinner |
| When: | Nov 12, 2008 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $75 per person | | Phone: | 312-280-0472 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Signature Room at the 95th, 60601 |
| | Join us at The Signature Room at the 95th and enjoy the zesty fruit flavors of Hogue wine paired with a delicious four-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Patrick Sheerin....
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| Wine Goddess Presents: Wine Flaws (Or, What's Wrong with this Wine??) |
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