Tag Archives: #Chicago Events

Pairing Wine with Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine

Posted on November 17, 2016 by sommeliersusie

How exciting to share my passion for wine and love of teaching to the incredible customers of Bin 36! Located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, this restaurant / wine bar is a true gem. Owner Enoch Shully has a gift … Continue reading →

Posted in #Wine, #Wine Education, #Wine Events, Wine Pairings | Tagged #Bin 36, #Bodegas Atalaya Laya, #Casalfarneto, #Côtes de Gascogne, #Chicago Events, #Colombard, #Domaine Pellehaut, #Enoch Shully, #Garnacha, #Gros Manseng, #Italy, #La Marche, #Monastrell, #Trakia Manastira, #Ugni Bland, #Vegetarian/Vegan Cuisine, #Verdicchio, Fontevecchia | 2 Comments

WINGS, INC- Women in Need Growing Stronger

Posted on September 22, 2016 by sommeliersusie

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 →

Posted in Events | Tagged #Chicago Events, #Domestic Violence, #Soul Revival Healing Arts, #Tribe, #WINGS INC | Leave a comment

Wines of the Wild, Wild “North”West

Posted on September 21, 2016 by sommeliersusie

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 →

Posted in #Wine, #Wine Education, #Wine Events, Wine Education | Tagged #AtoZ, #Bin 36, #Charles Smith, #Chicago Events, #clones, #Columbia Valley, #Merlot, #Milbrandt, #Oregon Wines, #Pinot Gris, #pinot noir, #Riesling, #Van Duzer, #Washington Wines, #West Loop, #Willamette Valley | Leave a comment

Bin 36 Fall & Winter Wine Classes

Posted on September 8, 2016 by sommeliersusie

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 →

Posted in #Wine, #Wine Education, #Wine Events | Tagged #Bin 36, #Chicago Events, #Cognac, #Maxim Trijol Ambassador, #Vegetarian/Vegan & Wine Pairings, #wine, #Wine Flights, #wine knowledge, Wine Education | 2 Comments

Wines of Provence

Posted on March 2, 2016 by sommeliersusie

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 | Leave a comment

Chimney Rock Wine Dinner @ Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Chicago

Posted on November 16, 2015 by sommeliersusie

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 →

Posted in Events, Wine, Wine Pairings | Tagged #Cabernet Sauvignon, #Chicago Events, #Chimney Rock Winery, #Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, #Elizabeth Vianna, #Stag's Leap District, #Terlato Family | Leave a comment

Luxury Wine Tasting with Jean-Charles Boisset

Posted on October 27, 2015 by sommeliersusie

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 | Leave a comment

Discovering the Wines of Portugal

Posted on October 16, 2015 by sommeliersusie

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 →

Posted in #Wine, Wine Education | Tagged #Boas Quintas, #Chicago Events, #City Winery, #Cockburn's, #Dona Maria Julio Bastos, #Herdade Dos Grous, #Joao Portugal Ramos Wines, #José Maria da Fronseca, #Portugal, #Portuguese Wines, #Warre's | Leave a comment

Beau-Séjour Bécot- Premier Grand Cru Classé – Saint Emilion

Posted on October 7, 2015 by sommeliersusie

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 →

Posted in #France #Bordeaux, #Grand Cru, #Travel, #Wine | Tagged #Beau-Séjour Bécot, #Cabernet Franc, #Cabernet Sauvignon, #Chicago Events, #Gallo-Roman period, #Merlot, #Saint Emilion, #Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux | Leave a comment

Wine and Wildflowers Garden Party

Posted on August 3, 2015 by sommeliersusie

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 | Leave a comment