We are pleased to offer a variety of wine and culinary events throughout the year. Make sure to check out our current list of upcoming events and check back often for new ones!
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Must be 21 + to attend
Afternoon Delight Wine Tasting Tour
Dates: January 23 & February 19, 2020
Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Cost: $99
What’s included:
- A professional Sommelier will introduce you to 6 wines (2 oz. each) and appetizers.
- Venues include the Atwood Cafe and the Walnut Room
- Interesting stories that bring alive Chicago’s classic architectural masterpieces and engaging historical figures
- All taxes and restaurant staff gratuities
Venue locations are at the discretion of the tour guide and are subject to change. Please contact your guide beforehand to learn more.
Please check your calendar before purchasing your tickets. Once sold, tickets are non-refundable.
Please keep in mind this is an outside walking tour and will happen rain or shine, should you need any special accommodations, please contact info@redgrapevine.com up to 48 hours before your tour.
Parking
Nearby on-street parking is not available and use of public transportation is strongly encouraged. The closest CTA train station is the Washington/Wabash station which serves the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines and is within walking distance to the tours starting location. In addition, there is a nearby Red line station at Lake, and it is also within walking distance. There are also many parking garages located around the city. The nearest parking garages to the Atwood Café are the Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage and the Block 37 Garage which have varying prices.
Restrooms
Each venue has public restrooms available for use.
Forms of Identification
All guests must be 21 years of age or older and will be required to present a valid, government-issued photo identification, if requested.
Dates: January 22, 2021
Time: 6PM – 7 PM CST
Cost: $25
Join me, Agi, your personal Sommelier, as we travel virtually and taste 4 classic grape varieties from around the world. We will talk about wine styles, the passionate people behind them, the unique terroir from which they come and favorite food pairings.
We will ask important questions like:
“Did you ever wonder if the monks really kept those vows of silence during harvest season?”
and
“If I ask for white wine with my steak, will the Sommelier shutter in disbelief?”
To get the most out of your tasting, choose at least one of the following wines I will be showcasing:
1. 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven, Marlborough, New Zealand
2. 2019 Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay, Drouhin, Burgundy, France
3. 2019 Decoy Pinot Noir, Duckhorn, California, USA
2. 2019 Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay, Drouhin, Burgundy, France
3. 2019 Decoy Pinot Noir, Duckhorn, California, USA
4. 2017 Killerman’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon, Kilikanoon, South Australia
If the wine you want is not available in your area, ask your favorite wine merchant for a wine with the same grape varietal, style and region. All wines are generally between $10- $20 / bottle.
We might not be able to visit the wineries now, but the wines can come to us! It’s the next best thing to being there.
Winter Wonderland Wine Tales & Tasting
Dates: January 22, 2021
Time: 6PM – 7 PM CST
Cost: $25
Join me, Agi, your personal Sommelier, as we travel virtually and taste 4 classic grape varieties from around the world. We will talk about wine styles, the passionate people behind them, the unique terroir from which they come and favorite food pairings.
We will ask important questions like:
“Did you ever wonder if the monks really kept those vows of silence during harvest season?”
and
“If I ask for white wine with my steak, will the Sommelier shutter in disbelief?”
To get the most out of your tasting, choose at least one of the following wines I will be showcasing:
1. 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Whitehaven, Marlborough, New Zealand
2. 2019 Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay, Drouhin, Burgundy, France
3. 2019 Decoy Pinot Noir, Duckhorn, California, USA
2. 2019 Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay, Drouhin, Burgundy, France
3. 2019 Decoy Pinot Noir, Duckhorn, California, USA
4. 2017 Killerman’s Run Cabernet Sauvignon, Kilikanoon, South Australia
If the wine you want is not available in your area, ask your favorite wine merchant for a wine with the same grape varietal, style and region. All wines are generally between $10- $20 / bottle.
We might not be able to visit the wineries now, but the wines can come to us! It’s the next best thing to being there.
Portugual’s Wine Gems
Dates: February 19, 2021
Time: 6PM – 7 PM CST
Cost: $25 / Person
Join me, Agi, your personal Sommelier, for our next virtual tasting. We travel to one of Europe’s gems, Portugal, and taste 4 delish wines that are so underrated!
Portugal boasts 250 indigenous wine varietals and a wine tradition going back to the Bronze Age. From the spritzy thirst-quenching whites of the Vinho Verde to the heavenly sweet Ports of the Douro, we’ll discover 4 distinct styles that will match just about any of your favorite culinary dishes.
Here are the wines in the order we will be tasting them. To get the most out of your tasting, choose at least one and pick up at your favorite wine merchant:
1. White Vinho Verde, Aveleda Casal Garcia
2. 2016 Colossa Reserva, Casa Santos Lima, Lisboa
3. 2018 Quinta do Vale Meao, F. Olazabal & Filhos, Lda., Douro
4. Tawny Port, Nieport, Douro
If the wine you want is unavailable in your area, ask for a wine with the same grape varietal, style and region. All wines are generally between $10- $20 / bottle. Make sure to order early as there are limited in-store supplies of these wines!
King Cab: A Comparison
Dates: March 19, 2021
Time: 6PM – 7 PM CST
Cost: $25 / Person
Join me, Agi, your personal Sommelier, for our next virtual tasting. Ever wonder why wines made from the same grape can taste so different? Here is your chance to find out!
This month we are paying homage to the king of grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon. Our lineup will include a tasting of wines from Chile, France, US and Australia.
Here are the wines in the order we will be tasting them. To get the most out of your tasting, choose at least one and pick up at your favorite wine merchant:
1. 2018 Los Vascos, Baron Domaines de Rothschild, Colchagua, Chile
2. 2018 Moulin d’Issan, Bordeaux, France
3. 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rodney Strong, Sonoma County
4. 2019 Phoenix, Penley Estate, Coonawara, South Australia
If the wine you want is unavailable, trying ordering it or ask for a wine with the same grape varietal, style and region. All wines are generally between $10- $20 / bottle. Make sure to order early so you get them for the tasting!
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I took a wonderful tour with Agi in Chicago and Mag Mile. She was just delightful. She was very knowledgeable about the wines and pairing with different foods and... read more
