Tasting Classes in Chicago, IL

The tour experience gives an inside-look at every step of the production process. The tour ends with a tasting of our flagship product, Rhine Hall Apple Brandy. Cocktails are available in the tasting room. Tours typically take up to 45 minutes.

Join us for Happy Hour at The Chopping Block! Enjoy tastings of two select food-friendly wines along with charcuterie-cheese board to nosh on. This is a great way to get your evening started, especially if you roll right into one of our evening classes. Note: All bottles of wine purchased during happy hour will be 10% off!

Join us for Happy Hour at The Chopping Block! Enjoy tastings of two select food-friendly wines paired with a charcuterie-cheese board to nosh on.  This is a great way to get your evening started, especially if you roll right into one of our evening classes.  All bottles of wine purchased during happy hour will be 10% off!

Learn the tasting techniques that wine pros use to get the most enjoyment from every sip. We'll taste 5 international wines, revealing the wine's face, nose, palate and finish as we go. Learn wine vocabulary that you, your sommelier and wine merchant can understand and discuss wine and food pairing. Seminar also includes wine-friendly noshes. While...

Enjoy seasonal flavors as you learn how to cook this delicious menu while discovering fresh new ways to make dinner fun! One glass of wine or one beer per student is included in the price of the class- our wine list will also be available if additional beverages would like to be purchased during class.  Watercress Salad with Radishes Goat...

Why is one wine lemony and refreshing, while another is chewy and meaty? Why does one wine complement shrimp and another a juicy T-bone? These answers lie in four simple variables that determine all wine flavors. Learn these variables to understand how all wine is the same and each wine-sometimes each bottle- unique.  We'll also explore wine...

Our 90-minute tours are available on most Saturdays at 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:30 PM. Learn about the history of the brewery and its famous neighborhood while enjoying samples of the latest Argus brews in your commemorative pint glass. Availability is limited, and tours fill up quickly. We do not accept walk-ins.  Please be sure to select the...

Learn the Fine Art of Wine Tasting and Wine Appreciation. Join us for an exciting evening of fine wine & good times as you learn the delicate art of wine tasting! For budding wine enthusiasts, this workshop is designed to help you cultivate your palate & expand your "wine vocabulary." Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro. Taste several...

Pecorino, washed-rind, farmstead, stagionato…what does it all mean? Join the master cheesemongers of Eataly in a guided tasting of carefully-selected cheeses that highlight a wide variety of cheese making styles and techniques. Guests will enjoy a tasting of 6 of Eataly's most delicious cheeses at peak perfection, paired with just the right condiments...

Explore the first distillery in the home of the Temperance Movement. A one hour overview of history of liquors in Evanston, IL. A full walkthrough of our operating distillery and conclude with a generous tasting of our award winning spirits.

Italy is the world’s second largest wine producer, but navigating an Italian wine section can be a daunting task. In this beginners wine class, our Eatalian wine expert will help you to distinguish Italian grapes and taste wine like a pro. One thing that makes Italian wines so fascinating is the diversity in both culture and geography throughout...

In this behind-the-scenes look at Eataly's mozzarella lab, guests will tour the production area with our cheesemonger, who will demonstrate how to make creamy, chewy mozzarella from curds and boiling salted water.  At the conclusion of the tour, you'll enjoy a taste of our housemade mozzarella, fresh from the pot! ...

Spring is the most magical season in all of Italy — and in our opinion, Chicago, too! Locals are visibly happy to be spending more time outdoors and taking in the scents of blooming flowers and enjoying the longer days. Spring is also the time to thaw out from the winter, moving towards lighter food and away from heavier wines. We’re welcoming...

Spring is the season of cocktails! Join us for an exclusive hands-on cocktail-making class with Malfy Gin in our pop-up restaurant inspired by the Italian seaside, SABBIA! In this class, you'll learn the basics of utilizing gin as a cocktail base and learn what ingredients and equipment are necessary for a well-stocked at-home bar, as well as appropriate...

This is the nerdiest of all the classes for those who really want to dive into the analytics of professional wine tasting! This class will teach you how to properly taste and analyze wine, but also explore much of the science behind what's happening when you taste wine and why. There are four steps in the process of analyzing and tasting; The Visual,...