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WINGS, INC- Women in Need Growing Stronger
This past Saturday I had the honor of attending an event for WINGS, INC at the WTTW Studios in Chicago. Amazing people, great food and music, inspirational speakers all there to support this wonderful, truly needed organization. We were shown … Continue reading
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Tagged #Chicago Events, #Domestic Violence, #Soul Revival Healing Arts, #Tribe, #WINGS INC
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Wines of the Wild, Wild “North”West
The opening class for the fall-winter Wine 101 series at Bin 36, located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, was held on Wednesday, September 14th. Four wines were featured, 2 each from Oregon and Washington. All were fantastic! Great questions were … Continue reading
Bin 36 Fall & Winter Wine Classes
Bin 36, located at 161 N. Jefferson in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, is a great place to enhance your wine knowledge. Join Owner, Enoch Shully and myself, as we help you navigate through the wonderful world of wine! BIN 36 … Continue reading
Wines of Provence
Ah, the glorious region of Provence…located in the southeastern part of France, not too far from the Mediterranean Sea. The ochre soil, the scents of lavender, rosemary, thyme…the “garrigue”, and of course, the wine! The Wines of Provence Trade Show … Continue reading
Posted in #France, #Wine, Events, Trade Shows
Tagged # Maîtres Vignerons de Saint Tropez, #AOP, #Basque, #Bin 36, #Cabernet Sauvignon, #Carignan, #Château Carpe Diem, #Château d' Esclans, #Château de Brigue, #Château Du Seuil, #Château Gassier, #Château Sainte Marguerite, #Chicago Events, #cinsault, #Domaine d'Eole, #Domaines Pierre Chavin, #Mirabeau en Provence, #Mourvèdre, #Provence, #rosé wine, #Rose Infinie, #Roussanne, #syrah, #Tibouren
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Chimney Rock Wine Dinner @ Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Chicago
Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending a special wine dinner at Del Frisco’s Restaurant in Chicago. The setting was beautiful! The staff is well-trained, the wine director is quite skilled in his selections, and the food is amazing. … Continue reading
Luxury Wine Tasting with Jean-Charles Boisset
How exciting is it to be able to spend an evening with your “boss”, savor beautifully prepared food, and drink elegant, luxury wine? Amazing, that’s what! As a Boisset Collection Wine Ambassador, I shared a lovely evening with fellow ambassadors, … Continue reading
Posted in #Wine, Boisset Collection, Events, Private Wine Tastings, Wine Pairings
Tagged #Buena Vista, #Chicago Events, #DeLoach, #JCB, #Jean Charles Boisset, #Napa, #Raymond, #Sepia, #Sonoma
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Discovering the Wines of Portugal
Trade events can be exciting, tiring, tasty, overwhelming…but always a fabulous learning experience and a great venue for meeting talented, friendly, winemakers. The “Wines of Portugal” trade event, held in Chicago at City Winery, was no exception. The afternoon event was … Continue reading
Beau-Séjour Bécot- Premier Grand Cru Classé – Saint Emilion
My last scheduled château visit was to Beau-Séjour Bécot located just outside the town of Saint- Emilion. This estate has been making wine since the Gallo-Roman period! “Beau-Séjour” means “lovely stay” and was named back in 1787 by Gen. Jacques … Continue reading
Wine and Wildflowers Garden Party
It was a beautiful, sunny evening July 29th at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. There was a welcome breeze blowing in from Lake Michigan, delightful music playing throughout the zoo and delicious food and wine offered as we celebrated the 4 … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Wine, Wine Pairings
Tagged #Chicago Events, #Errand Girls, #LincolnPark Zoo, #summer, #Tasteful Adventures
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