Willamette: The Pinot Noir Auction is now online!
Aug
11
to Aug 13

Willamette: The Pinot Noir Auction is now online!

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Willamette: The Pinot Noir Auction is now online!, Tuesday, August 11 - Thursday, August 13

Capturing the essence of place through the lens of vintage and variety, Willamette: The Pinot Noir Auction features 5, 10, and 20 case lots of Pinot noir and Chardonnay, available exclusively to the trade. For the 2020 Auction, the Willamette Valley Wineries Association is pleased to announce a charitable partnership with the James Beard Foundation Open for Good Industry Fund.

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Zoom video call with winemaker Arnaud Lambert of Domaine de Saint-Just
Apr
26
1:00 PM13:00

Zoom video call with winemaker Arnaud Lambert of Domaine de Saint-Just

An Online Chat with Loire Valley Rising Star Arnaud Lambert!. Join VIN Chicago on Zoom at 1:00pm this Sunday, April 26th for an online discussion with Loire winemaker Arnaud Lambert. We'll be talking about what makes the wines from this region so special, and about his wines and techniques in particular.

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Zoom meeting with Raphael St Cyr : join us for a video visit this Monday, April 20!
Apr
20
1:30 PM13:30

Zoom meeting with Raphael St Cyr : join us for a video visit this Monday, April 20!

We're very excited about our next chat with Raphaël St Cyr, who will be calling in live from the Pierres Dorées! We'll learn more about the Gamay king of the Southern Beaujolais' organic family Domaine and the recent evolution in his winemaking. Like last time, we'll send out a link to the Google Earth virtual visit in advance of the call.

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Wilson Daniels Tour Italia 2019 comes to Chicago
Jun
4
12:00 PM12:00

Wilson Daniels Tour Italia 2019 comes to Chicago

Wilson Daniel’s Tour Italia has planned stops in four cities: BostonNashvilleChicago and Portland, and will include all 15 of the company’s prestigious Italian producers from top winemaking regions across the country: Villa Russiz (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)BisolBuglioni, Dal Forno Romano, Jeio (by Bisol), Maeli and Venissa (Veneto); Elvio Cogno (Piedmont); Biondi-Santi, Castello di Volpaia, Prelius, Tenuta Sette Cieli and Val di Suga (Tuscany); Arnaldo Caprai (Umbria); and Feudo Montoni (Sicily).

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Raj Parr and Jordan Mackay's book launch at BAR RAMONE.
Nov
1
9:00 PM21:00

Raj Parr and Jordan Mackay's book launch at BAR RAMONE.

Bar Ramone welcomes Raj Parr and Jordan Mackay on Thursday, November 1 for a celebration and discussion of their new book The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste.  Raj serves as Wine Director for the Mina Group’s 17 properties; his lists for Michael Mina—the flagship restaurant—have won multiple Wine Spectator Grand Awards.

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The Tenzing Coupe Cocktail Competition is back!
Sep
24
11:00 AM11:00

The Tenzing Coupe Cocktail Competition is back!

It’s back! “Chicago’s Greatest Cocktail Competition” is just around the corner. If you’d like to compete, please see the rules and requirements. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 10th at midnight. This year the Tenzing Coupe is managed by Small Talk Hospitality.

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 Let's Talk Vino: Tuscan Edition with Ken Fredrickson, Master Sommelier
Jul
24
6:30 PM18:30

Let's Talk Vino: Tuscan Edition with Ken Fredrickson, Master Sommelier

Love vino? Join Ken Fredrickson, Chicago local and Master Sommelier, for an in-depth look at the Tuscan Bolgheri estate Tenuta Sette Cieli in La Scuola. In this exclusive tasting and intimate discussion, Ken will guide you through a tasting of four unique wines from the estate while sharing his experience with the land and people who produce the incredible bottles. Throughout the tasting, you'll share a simple Tuscan meal served family-style including artisanal cured meats and cheeses and a pasta course prepared by our chefs.

Included in your ticket price is a special collection of bottles from Tenuta Sette Cieli plus a special retail offer when you purchase six bottles. The selection you bring home will include the following bottles: Yantra, Bolgheri DOC, and Indaco. Salute!

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Journeyman Distillery and Field Museum Collaborative Tasting at Tenzing.
Jul
9
1:00 PM13:00

Journeyman Distillery and Field Museum Collaborative Tasting at Tenzing.

The Field Museum and Journeyman Distillery celebrate a collaboration of historic proportions.  Join us on Monday July 9th from 1pm – 4pm for a TRADE ONLY sneak peek at two custom distillates created in conjunction with the Field Museum – The Field Vodka and Field Gin.  

A scientist from the Field Museum’s Botany Department will be onsite to educate on the historic botanicals collected at the World Columbian Exposition in 1893 that are the inspiration behind this collaboration.  The Journeyman production team will be onsite for tasting/education of the spirits along with cocktail from Tenzing and some “botanical inspired” eats from Chef Jason

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