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.

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."

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...

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!

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...

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...

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!

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...

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 "Aioli"...

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...

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...

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!

These refreshing, dry pink wines come in a range of styles and shades around the world. From the classic rosés of Provence to versions from California, Spain, and Italy, we will be unveiling the first tier of our expansive rosé selections for the season. Perennial favorites including Fontsainte and ‘Provençal’, Rubentis Txakolina, and Babycheeks...

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."