Steele sampling: Winemaker Jed Steele, formerly of Kendall-Jackson and currently working with his wife, Maria, at Steele Winery in Northern California, will present six of his wines during a five-course dinner Monday at Bella Vista, 1001 W. Belmont Ave. The evening, which begins with a 6:30 p.m. reception, costs $49 per person, plus tax and tip. For reservations call 312-404-0111.
A rose is a rose: To set the mood for Valentine’s Day, Pop’s for Champagne, 2934 N. Sheffield Ave., will preview a dozen rose sparkling wines at a tasting on Monday. Krug, Taittinger and Laurent-Perrier are among the Champagnes to be poured. The tasting will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $29 per person. For reservations call 312-472-1000.
Mondavi tribute: A five-course dinner will be Feb. 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 120 E. Delaware Pl., in honor of the 80th birthday of Robert Mondavi. The California winemaker will be present and his wines will be poured with food prepared by Four Seasons chef Mark Baker and Sanford D’Amato, chef/owner of Sanford restaurant in Milwaukee. The evening, a benefit for the American Institute of Wine & Food, begins with a 6:30 p.m. reception and costs $125 per person, including tax and tip. For reservations call Melissa, 312-467-1807.
Murphy-Goode: The winemaking duo of Tim Murphy and Dale Goode will present a selection of their Sonoma County, Calif., wines at the Dining Room restaurant of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 160 E. Pearson St., during the Tuesday and Wednesday dinner hours. Murphy-Goode pinot blanc, fume blanc reserve and cabernet sauvignon will be poured with a four-course meal designed by chef Sarah Stegner. The price is $47 plus tax and tip. For reservations call 312-266-1000.
