Tasting Classes in Chicago, IL

We generally pour six wines, and serve a few delicious light appetizers that pair with the wines.  We talk about the wines, what is unique about them, what type of food they go best with and other interesting fun facts.  Tastings are a great way to spend an evening. Come join us for some "wine fun."

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.

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...

Honey varietals range from delicate acacia to robust buckwheat. You will learn about ten types of honey, exploring the nuances of color, viscosity, flavor, and smell. Gather tips and techniques to make informed choices in your honey purchases, and take home recipe samples to incorporate honey into your home cooking repertoire.

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...

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 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...

Learn how to prepare a mouth-watering, Italian seasonal feast paired with regional wines. You will receive a generous tasting pour of each wine pairing while enjoying the meal prepared by the chef. Menu: Arugula Salad with Artichokes, Fennel and Crispy Prosciutto ​Orecchiette with Asparagus, Spring Onions, Mushrooms and Parmesan Cream Sautéed...

In quality, quantity and pure enjoyment, Italy is the world’s greatest wine-grower. But until the 1950’s, most Italian wine was sold in bulk, with no reference to grape, region or vintage.  How did this nation known for straw-wrapped bottles of plonk transform into America’s favorite import? We’ll taste 5 favorite Italian wines paired...

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...

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!

Warmer days are coming, and we’re ready. To kick off the season of sun, we’re hosting weekly wine tastings at Bar SABBIA, summertime destination featuring easy-to-eat coastal fare, bubbly spritz cocktails, regional Italian wines, and more! Our wine expert will guide you through a tasting of three different Italian wines, all perfectly paired...

During World War II the Germans took control of France and began to systematically plunder the cellars of France’s most revered wine regions; Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux. We will take a walk through history while drinking wines from these regions as we unfold the story of French resistance as the German wine Weinführers attempted to pillage...

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.

Take a tour of Chicago's premier fully-operational urban winery, located in the heart of the West Loop.  Tours include: A glass of City Winery wine per guest upon arrival.  A tour of our facility guided by one of our wine experts. Tasting flight of three City Winery wines paired with three crostini appetizers. 10% discount on any retail...