Evanston uncorked: From restaurants to retail stores, the best wine destinations
A core of tightly-knit, independent businesses has shaped a uniquely thriving wine and food culture in Evanston.
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Quiet influence, loud wines: Inside RieslingKenner’s mission to bring German wine to Chicago
Two Chicago-based wine obsessives — neither from the wine or hospitality industry — are on a mission to make America fall for German wine.
Navigating price and quality in the complicated landscape of the American wine market
As tariffs threaten to send import prices soaring, domestic wines might be poised to be a value alternative for many American consumers.
Women in wine: 4 Chicago female wine professionals discuss the industry’s challenges
The Tribune spoke with four prominent women in Chicago about challenges they’ve faced and how they’ve navigated their careers in wine.
How to choose wines to commemorate special occasions, from picking wines to age to finding older vintages
Setting aside a nice bottle, or seeking out and purchasing mature ones, can be a meaningful way to commemorate life’s big moments, whether the birth of a child, a wedding,...
For a dry January, 8 nonalcoholic wines and wine alternatives worth seeking out
As sales of alcoholic beverages have slowed in recent years, nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the drinks industry.
Wine gift guide: Expert recommendations for every wine lover on your list
To help you navigate the clutter, we’ve put together a list of wine gifts that professionals actually recommend.
From glögg to glühwein: Mulled wine in all its variations ushers in a cozy holiday season
Glögg is just one of many variations of mulled wine savored throughout the chilliest corners of the world. The French enjoy their vin chaud, the British their wassail. In Germany...
Paired to perfection: Iconic Chicago foods and the wine to drink with them
The Windy City is also home to some of the country’s most outspoken and opinionated food and beverage aficionados, which is why we asked them to spotlight their essential Chicago...
Tavel might be the finest rosé in the world. Why isn’t anyone drinking it?
Long before rosé was a lifestyle, the most celebrated rosé wines in the world came from Tavel, an ancient village in the heart of the Southern Rhône Valley.