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Perfect Holiday Gifts for Every Wine Lover: Explore Our 2024 Guide!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2024 GIFT GUIDE As the Founder & CEO of Shall We Wine, I’m thrilled to welcome you to our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide, crafted with care for all the wine + beverage lovers in your life! This year’s guide has something special [...]
Shop Small: Chicago Wine + Bevvy Shops Edition
Believe it or not, the holiday season is already upon us. Holiday trees and decorations are popping up around the city, friends and families are preparing for gatherings, and there’s a chill in the air. We’ll go from pumpkin spice to candy canes to New Year's [...]
Come Over October: A Time to Share, Connect, and Celebrate with Wine
October has always been one of my favorite months to gather with friends, pour a glass of wine, catch up over summer travels and take time to connect. This year, I’m excited to introduce Come Over October, a campaign created by wine journalist Karen MacNeil and PR veterans [...]
The Comfort of American Chinese Takeout: Where to Eat in Chicago + Wines to Match
Though “Freakonomics” by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner has sparked its share of criticism over the years (including mine), one intriguing point explores the impact of living near a diner and why it matters. In general, they state the connection suggests that being in close proximity [...]
Decadent Delights: Uncovering the Best…
I was recently interviewed for an article in the Chicago Tribune. The writer asked Chicago wine professionals to pair wines with iconic Chicago foods. I chose Garrett’s Chicago Mix Popcorn. A blend of cheese and caramel popcorn paired with 20-year Tawny Port. She liked the pairing but was [...]
Exploring the Willamette Valley with Guillaume Large: A Journey into Résonance Winery
In the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, tucked among the scenic hills and rich terroir, lies Résonance Winery, an estate owned by Burgundy's renowned Maison Louis Jadot. The Willamette Valley is one of America’s finest wine regions, with 11 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), and is particularly known for [...]
BYOB Wine Pairing Guide for Chicago’s Fav Restaurants
No city does dining quite like Chicago, and our culinary scene includes diverse and creative options from around the world. While I can't definitively prove it, I’d bet we hold the title of BYOB capital of the United States. With so many incredible BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) restaurants [...]
Discover Wine & Cheese Bliss at Beautiful Rind
Creative cheese and wine pairings are infinite at Beautiful Rind, the Logan Square restaurant and specialty retail shop. Owner Randall Felts has over 17 years of experience working with cheese- beginning as a pastry chef at a James Beard award-winning restaurant in Birmingham. He grew to love the stories [...]
Sip Into Summer: 3 Must-Try Paso Robles Wines and Why They’re Perfect for Summer to Fall
Ah, summer! The season of sunshine, leisurely afternoons, and of course, warm evenings! As the seasons shift from summer to fall there's no better place to embark on your seasonal wine journey than with the perfect glass of wine to complement it all. As we dive into this [...]
