Tasting Classes in Chicago, IL

This wine tasting class is casual, informative and fun! Open Tastings do not take as long. We pour a few wines, and serve 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.

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!

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."

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."

Our very own Madeline Triffon, America’s first female Master Sommelier, will share some of her vast knowledge and abundant charm to help us learn to answer the perennial question: what should I drink with this food?  Most restaurant and event menus are inspired by multiple ethnic and stylistic influences. Do we have the skills to harmonize...

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.

Enjoy the flavors of fall as you learn how to cook this delicious, seasonal 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. Menu: Roasted Beet and Butternut...

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...

For centuries, the vineyards of France triumphed over plague, piracy and ground war to produce the world's most desired wines. Today - despite sagging sales - the wines, wine law and wine growing philosophy of France remain standards to which all other countries compare. Join us to taste five prominent styles and explore French wine growing culture,...

The marriage of wine and cheese is one of our most exciting taste sensations, from easy appetizers to an elegant cheese board, even Mac 'n Cheese. Learn the secrets of successful wine and cheese pairing in this tasting of 6 prominent cheese styles mixed-&-matched with 6 wines. This seminar is fun and delicious for all wine and food lovers! Mary...

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! ...

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,...