OUR LATEST SHOW: BODIN STREET WINE AND SPIRITS
Our show on January 29th featured Susan VanKoughnett and Laura Busso of Bodin Street Wines & Spirits. We learned so much about the world of Mexican Wine, got to try two fantastic (and very different) bottles, and heard the remarkable stories of how both of these fantastic women got into the wine world. Be sure to stream/download and enjoy!
Bodin Street, by the way, specializes in Mexican wines and spirits, and we got to taste two outstanding Mexican wines on the show: Vina Cava Big Blend and Casa Jipi Sauvignon Blanc! Stream the podcast of our show through the podcast service of your choice, Spreaker, or on Spotify (player above). You can also view the video of our live show on Facebook and YouTube.
COMING UP ON THE CHICAGO WINE REPORT
Diana from Evanston’s The Wine Goddess will be in the studio with us! A reminder that our show broadcasts on WCGO Radio at 10:06 am (CT) every Sunday morning. If you are in Chicago, you can tune in at 95.9 FM & 1590 AM. Not in Chicago? Stream at WCGORadio.com or via the Tune-In app.
CHICAGO WINE EVENTS
A quick reminder that it is still restaurant week (actually 2 and-a-half weeks) which means that there are a lot of specials around town. . . along with what might be long waiting times and reservation lists. Social media and venue websites are the best places to get information on specials, hours, and reservations. Check these out before making the trek to your favorite spot.
Valentine’s Day is coming up soon! There are too many specials and events to list here, but we advise contacting restaurants or wine bars to make your reservations as soon as possible. We’ll also be sharing news as we can via our Instagram stories. If you aren’t following us on Instagram, please do so!
February 3rd: Perman Wine Selections hosts “Etna Rosso: In Depth” from 7:30 to 8:00 pm. The cost is $80 and reservations are required for this tasting. You can make your reservation by sending an email to orders@permanwine.com.
February 5th: Downtown Naperville Winter Wine Walk. 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
*February 8th: Le Midi hosts “Burgundy Vs. The World of Pinot Noir” from 7 to 9 pm. The cost is $75, and reservations must be made in advance.
February 9th: Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce Winter Wine Walk from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Two different routes, tickets range from $30 to $45 depending on when you buy your ticket.
*February 8th: Wine Goddess in Evanston hosts “Wine and Cheese: Uncensored,” a class that takes you on a tour of wine and cheese pairings from 7 to 8:30 pm. The cost is $75 and tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
February 10th: Perman Wine hosts “Producer Profile: Jean-Yves Devevey, Burgundy, France” from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. $85 per person, RSVP: orders@permanwine.com.
February 16th & 17th: Perman Wine hosts “Sangiovese Face-off!,” comparing the wines of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. $75 per person, RSVP: orders@permanwine.com.
February 27th: Wine Goddess Academy focuses on The Wine Regions. Five-class series. Sign up online on Eventbrite. The Cost is $395 per person, and a certificate of completion is provided. (Evanston)
*March 19th: Beautiful Rind in Logan Square hosts a “Rhone Around the World: A tasting of Global White Wines inspired by the Rhone” class from 6 to 8:30 pm. The cost is $40 per person and both in-person and virtual options are available. You can purchase your ticket via the Beautiful Rind website.