7 Of Our Favorite January Wine Events
By John Lenart in Food on Jan 7, 2016 3:16PM
Photo Credit Anjali Pinto
You survived another holiday season. You've drunk more Champagne than you thought possible; well, no you haven't because there's no such thing as too much Champagne. But either way, January is here and along with the cold weather comes some amazing wine events. Many of these are focused on big red wines that warm you up and make you smile. There aren't as many events this month, but the ones that are set are pretty amazing. Check out these wine events.
Jan. 13, 2016
Croatian Wine Dinner
Publican Quality Meats
825 W. Fulton Market
7:00 p.m.
$85 per person plus tax and gratuity
Ever taste Croatian wine? Well, here's your chance. Chef AJ Walker presents a four course dinner paired with wines from the award winning Croatian vineyard Zlatan Otok Vineyard. The menu includes:
SPICY COPPA persimmon, chicories & mustard
GRILLED BRANZINO clams, mussels, squid, potato & pepper sofrito
LEG OF LAMB delicata squash, merguez caponata, rosemary & ricotta salata
To top it all of there will be a raffle for a three-night stay at the Zlatan Otok vineyard’s bed and breakfast on Hvar Island, Croatia.
To reserve email ashley@publicanqualitymeats.com or call 312.496.0012
Jan. 16, 2016
Château Léoville-Las-Cases Dinner with Pierre Graffeuille
MK
868 N. Franklin St.
7:00 p.m.
$250 per person
Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. presents a dinner celebrating the fantastic wines of Domaines Delon. The Delon family own the illustrious Château Léoville-Las-Cases along with Château Nénin and Château Potensac. Guests will meet Pierre Graffeuille, the Commercial Director of Domaines Delon and the host for this special evening. He will guide guests through wines from each of the châteaux, including four vintages of Léoville-Las-Cases.
Wines to be served include:
2009 Château Nénin
2003 Château Potensac
2000 Clos du Marquis
2009 Château Léoville-Las Cases
2001 Château Léoville-Las Cases
1998 Château Léoville-Las Cases
1985 Château Léoville-Las Cases
For reservations email events@hdhwine.com or call 312.667.1161.
Jan. 19, 2016
A Night of 1970 Vintage Bordeaux at RPM Steak
RPM Steak
66 W. Kinzie St.
7:00 p.m.
$270 per person plus tax and gratuity
RPM Steak presents an intimate evening celebrating the 46th anniversary of stellar Bordeaux from the regions of St. Julien, Pauillac, Pomerol and St.-Emilion. Four courses prepared by Chef Doug Psaltis will compliment amazing wines. Reservations to this event are extremely limited.
Call 312-284-4990 to reserve.
Jan. 22, 2016
BYOM (Bring Your Own Magnum) Dinner
Del Frisco's Steakhouse
58 East Oak Street
6:30 p.m.
$125 per person plus tax and gratuity
After a fantastic turnout last year Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. partners again with Del Frisco's Steakhouse to bring you the 2nd Annual BYOM (Bring Your Own Magnum) dinner. Executive Chef Jared Case will create a special menu highlighting local seasonal cuisine and prime, dry-aged, hand-cut steak to pair with those special magnums from your cellar.
This event is a great opportunity to share some large format treasures from your collection and enjoy some gems from the HDH cellar. Come experience a casual, fun evening of excellent food and wine and start your 2016 out right!
Magnums from the HDH Cellar include:
2003 Château Laville-Haut-Brion
1994 Mayacamas Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon
2000 Château Péby-Faugères
*wine subject to change
For reservations contact npagoria@hdhwine.com.
Jan. 30, 2016
Immersive Italian Wine and Culture Seminar With Sommelier Annie Shapero
Sentieri
5430 N. Broadway
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$70
Join Italian-trained sommelier and educator, Annie Shapero (founder, Divinonyc.com) for a multi-sensory presentation. Guests will be guided through the basics of wine tasting, according to the Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) method. Then guests will sample several wines from different regions and discuss the climate and culture of each. Some of these wines are brand new to the Chicago market, so consider this a sneak peek. Finally, the wines will be paired food while discussing the art and science of wine pairing. Annie's classes are engaging, fun, and exceptionally informative for beginner as well as those looking to deepen their understanding of Italian wine.
To reserve call 773-275-5325
Jan. 31, 2016
15th Annual d'Vine Affair Premier Wine Tasting Event
Union League Club
65 W. Jackson Blvd.
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$125 per person
The 15th Anniversary of d'Vine Affair, one of Chicago's premier wine tasting events, at the Union League Club of Chicago benefiting Catholic Charities. More than 250 wines from 90 vintners around the world will be available to taste. Back by popular demand is the craft and imported beer tasting room. Gourmet hors d'oeuvres and desserts are served. Also featured at this event are a Wine Appreciation Seminar from 2 to 3 p.m.
For tickets click here.