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.

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.

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...

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...

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 all love bubbles, and sparkling wine is especially refreshing in the summertime. We’ll try wines for every budget, from casual Prosecco to Pet-Nat to fancy Champagne, from many parts of the world, from California to South Africa to Tasmania! Names to look for include Roederer, Laurent-Perrier, Ferrari, Schramsberg, Segura Viudas, Gruet, and Jansz....

Summer’s fresh, bright flavors call for the same when it’s time to pair wines with them. We’ll pour three different wines from around the world that celebrate our warmest season, making for perfect summer pairing. On the menu:  Grilled Boule Bread with Tomato Concasse Goat Cheese and Provencal Herbs Grilled Boneless Lamb with Chimichurri...

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. Menu: Crab Cakes with Avocado...

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!

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.

Want to know how to make a perfect Manhattan? And, how to mix and stir like Logan Square mustacheo'd pros? Then this cocktail 101 class is for you! With the help of your spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, you'll learn how to mix, shake and stir several classic cocktails so you can create your own delicious drinks at home. ...

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...

Port! Sherry! Madeira! Champagne! Prosecco! Have you always wanted to know the real difference between a Tawny and a Ruby Port? Or a Cremant and a Cava?  How about the different styles of Sherry and Sparkling? These are not just wines for your Grandparents to sip during retirement! They are vibrant and viable to use with or without food, during...

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 history,...