Chicago in a Wine Glass

Tuesday January 26, 2010

pouringwine.jpgChicago has a reputation as a beer-drinking city, but that doesn't mean it ignores the fruit of the grape. At Bin 36, across the street from the Westin Chicago River North, every wine on the menu is available in the shop to take home — and the impressive all-American cheese menu offers some wonderful pairing opportunities. You might also want to catch one of their excellent single-session classes while you're in town.

A little further from downtown, Juicy Wine blends a clubby atmosphere with a well curated selection of wines. Head upstairs for an intimate table to sip big reds or dry whites while a DJ spins. Or visit Randolph Wine Cellars and the Tasting Room. The Cellars downstairs offer an excellent selection of bottles in every price range. Upstairs in the Tasting Room, inventive nouveau-American small plates and entrees match a stellar wine list, and a panoramic view of the downtown skyline provides a lovely backdrop.

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