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We’re back! Chip is back in town and we’ve resumed our Chicago Wine Report podcasts, at least for the next few weeks. Starting October 16th, the Chicago Wine Report will broadcast live on WCGO Radio (1590 AM & 95.9 FM) between 10 - 11 am (central time). A podcast will also be available for on-demand listening.Of course, this newsletter will continue and we will also be producing additional content from time to time. We are thrilled to bring our show to the radio and look forward to sharing our new format with you!More details will be available as we get closer to our debut date!FIELD TRIPMy latest field trip was to Picnic Wine & Provisions in Rogers Park, a delightful establishment that is both a retail shop and wine bar. The space itself feels like a private villa/cottage and the interior, with its white walls and many nooks and crannies, is decidedly different than many wine establishments here in the city.The selection of wines is excellent, as are the provisions on offer. Some set platters are available, but you can also purchase items and create your own meal or snack. We particularly recommend the Troon Vineyards Vermentino, which really hit the spot.Super-friendly staff and customers as well. I very much enjoyed talking with everyone there and taking part in sharing wine and snacks with others. It’s hard to convey the spirit of this place in words. . .I’d recommend making a visit as soon as possible.Picnic Wine & Provisions7301 N. Sheridan RoadChicago IL 60626Phone: 773-856-0000Monday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: 3:00pm - 7:00pmThursday: 3:00pm - 8:00pmFriday: 3:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday: 1:00pm - 8:00pmSunday : 1:00pm - 7:00pmWINE OF THE WEEKThis week’s wine is one of my favorite wines that we’ve reviewed and, given his raptures about it, I suspect one of Chip’s favorites as well. A truly outstanding Pinot Grigio that defies all the negative stereotypes about this grape and the wines made from it.Aromatic, balanced, and rich. . .this is a superb sipping wine, though it went beautifully with the hummus and chips that we had as a snack. I picked the bottle up at Rockwell Bottle Shop & Coffee (a block south of the Rockwell brown line station) for less than $20 with tax. An excellent value for a wine that is sure to please just about anyone who tries it. Kellerei Bozen Cantina Winery Pinot Grigio 2021Südirol-Alto AdigePurchased from:Rockwell Bottle Shop & Coffee4634 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625CHICAGO WINE NEWS & EVENTSSeptember 29th: Lincoln Park Uncorked (wine & beer stroll): 6-9 pm. Tickets range in price depending on when purchased. If available, tickets at door will be $60 each.September 29th at The Wine Goddess: The Wines of the Pacific Northwest. 7 pm - 8 pm. $60 tickets, RSVP online.October 1st at The Beautiful Rind: Producer Pairings Session: Aquitane Wine Company. 4pm - 6pm. Free tasting, optional add-ons (cheese boards and flights) are available at additional cost. RSVP if you can online.October 7th - 9th at Jonquil Park: Lincoln Park Wine Fest. FRI: 5pm-10pm; SAT: 11am-10pm; SUN: 11am-7pm. Tickets range in price depending on when purchased and whether you opt for standard vs. VIP tastings.October 13th at The Wine Goddess: The Wines of Spain. 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. RSVP online, tickets are $60.REGULAR WINE TASTINGS IN THE CHICAGO AREABelow is a list of regularly scheduled tastings at Chicago area wine bars and shops. Many are free or low-cost, but it is always a good idea to contact the shop/wine bar ahead of time to be sure.This list is hardly comprehensive, though I hope it will eventually become so. Please let me know if you’d like to recommend a spot or need to correct any...
