Off-Soif Events
Monday the 17th
Envínate Tasting & Pizza Party @ Easy Does It
We welcome special guests Envínate winemakers Roberto Santana & Alfonso Torrente to Chicago for a “one night only” event (sadly they cannot stay for the fair during their USA tour), but you can catch them here at the bar pulling corks on new vintages plus features pours and library selections! Also pizza!
Easy Does It
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
773-420-WINE
Mon 17th 5-8pm
$15 per person, free for wine club members & industry with RSVP
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Mi Tocaya’s 8th Birthday Celebration featuring Stranger Wine Co. & Wilderness Club
Welcome Reception with bites + drinks
Seven course dinner by 7 of Chicago's top chefs and Wine + N/A pairings featuring Stranger Wine Co. wines and Wilderness Club (Green Key & Zissou) cocktails
Live art by Pilsen artist BG.
Take home art momentum by BG
Live music by our city's best, DJ MDOK
Proceeds benefits The National Mexican Museum of Art Silent auction
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
2800 W Logan Blvd
872-315-3947
Mon 17th 6pm
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Tuesday the 18th
Martha Stoumen tasting @ UVAE Wine Bar
Swing by our wine bar and tasting the latest wines with Imane Hanine, the sales manager of Martha Stoumen Wines.
UVAE
5553 N Clark St
773-654-1432
Tue 18th 6-8pm
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Middle Brow Spring “Farm Launch”
Pete, Bryan and the crew have purchased a 10 acre vineyard in SW Michigan and have begun farming it and converting to organic viticulture. Come by Middle Brow Bungalow to celebrate their launch of the MIDDLE BROW FARM and enjoy wines made from this vineyard over the past few years, with a special spring release sale (super cheap!) on bottles. They will be there to talk with you about the farm and their plans for the future, too. Cheap farm bottles and cheap farm glasses. $25 and $5 respectively. Cheap wine!!!
Middle Brow
2840 W Armitage Ave
773-687-9076
Tue 18th 5-9pm
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Poetson Wines w/Alex McNeely @ Mi Tocaya
Alex will be in the dining room to talk to you about his Michigan wines and selected bottlings will be available by the glass and bottle.
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
2800 W Logan Blvd
872-315-3947
Tue 18th 6-8pm
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Wednesday the 19th
Johan Vineyards and Krasna Hora tasting @ 57th Street Wines
Swing by the shop to meet Kyle Hall of Oregon’s Johan and Ondrej Dubas of the Czech Republic’s Krasna Hora, they will have select bottles open to taste and you can purchase bottles to enjoy later too.
57th Street Wines
1448 E 57th St
773-966-4883
Wed 19th 5-7pm
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Poetson Wine Tasting @ Apero Wine Bar
Come meet and taste Michigan’s Poetson Wine with winemaker Alex McNeely, no RSVP needed!
Apero
4160 N Lincoln Ave
Wed 19th 6-8pm
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BOS Winemaker Dinner @ John’s Food & Wine
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine wine and exquisite cuisine as we welcome the winemaker and owner of BOS Winery in Michigan, Dave Bos. This intimate wine dinner will feature a carefully curated 4-course menu, expertly paired with a selection of BOS’s standout wines. Throughout the evening, the winemaker will share insights into their craft, the unique terroir of Michigan’s wine country, and the stories behind each bottle. Whether you're a devoted wine enthusiast or simply love a great food and wine experience, this is a night not to be missed!
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John’s Food & Wine
2114 N Halsted St
Wed 19th 6pm seating
Stranger Wine Co. Pairing Menu & BTG Takeover @ Galit
Come enjoy the Michigan wines of Maxx and Sidney’s Stranger Wine Co. along with Galit’s delicious menu. Make a reservation for their set menu, or just enjoy a glass at the bar!
Galit
2429 N Lincoln Ave
773-360-8755
Wed 19th 5-9pm
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Middle Brow Wine + Mari Vineyards BTG Takeover @ Mi Tocaya
Bryan, Pete and Sean will be in the dining room to tell you about their Middle Brow and Mari Vineyards wines from Michigan, with select bottlings available by the glass and bottle!
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
2800 W Logan Blvd
872-315-3947
Wed 19th 6-8pm
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Middle Brow Party @ All Together Now!
Come on by for a BTG takeover and special Middle Brow food menu! Pete, Bryan and crew will be on hand to talk to you about their Michigan wines as well!
All Together Now
2119 W Chicago Ave
773-661-1599
Wed 19th 6-9pm
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Baja Wine Dinner w/Azizam Wines @ Leña Brava
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the vibrant flavors and wines of Mexico! We're excited to collaborate with Maryam Hariri, winemaker at Azizam Wines - a women-led winery crafting exceptional natural wines in the Valle de Guadalupe - for a special Baja Wine Dinner.
Leña Brava
900 W Randolph St
312-733-1975
Wed 19th 6:30pm seating
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Thursday the 20th
Johan Vineyards tasting @ Webster Wine Bar
Swing by Chicago’s OG wine bar to meet Johan Vineyard’s own Kyle Hall for happy hour, select bottlings available by-the-glass and bottle!
Webster Wine Bar
2601 N Milwaukee Ave
773-292-WINE
Thu 20th 5-6:30pm
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Poetson & Jumbo Time Wines tasting @ 57th Street Wines
Stop by to meet and taste with Alex McNeely of Michigan’s Poetson Wine as well as offerings from Jumbo Time Wines from California. We will have select bottles open to taste and you can purchase bottles to enjoy later too.
57th Street Wines
1448 E 57th St
773-966-4883
Thu 20th 5-7pm
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Taste Les Lunes, Populis & Ruth Lewandowski Wines @ Diversey Wine
Come meet Molly and Evan, chat them up and taste their wines. Fun is guaranteed!
Diversey Wine
3023 W Diversey Ave
773-360-7264
Thu 20th 5-7pm
Italian Happy Hour @ All Together Now!
Come meet and taste with Luca of Agricola Caprera and Luca of Valfaccenda (yes, a double dose of Luca!!!) and their importer Randall. Several wines will be available by the glass and bottle, along with tasty meats, cheeses and other ATN goodies.
All Together Now
2119 W Chicago Ave
773-661-1599
Thu 20th 5-7pm
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Michigan Winemaker Dinner @ Atelier
Join us for our first Michigan Terroir Dinner! We will be highlighting 6 wines from BOS Wine & Shed Wines with a 6-course meal featuring Michigan ingredients.
Atelier Chicago
4835 N Western Ave
773-681-0651
Thu 20th 2 seatings at 5:30 & 8:30 - $150++
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American Wine Project BTG Takeover @ Mi Tocaya
Owner & winemaker Erin Rasmussen will be in the restaurant all evening to chat about her wines and processes, and recommend pairings with Estefania for chef Diana’s menu. Select bottlings will be available by the glass and bottle.
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
2800 W Logan Blvd
872-315-3947
Thu 20th 5-8pm
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A Midwestern Wine Spectacular @ The California Clipper!
Pours from Carriage House Ciders, Communion Wines, Las Mujeres, Middle Brow, Poetson, and Stranger Wine Co.
Djs - CatieO and Timon & Pumbaa
California Clipper
1002 N California Ave
773-384-2547
Thu 20th 6pm-midnight
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Pacific Coast Highway Tasting @ Easy Does It
An Off Soif West Coast tasting featuring winemakers:
Elle Holcomb of L Wine Co. (OR)
Imane Hanine of Martha Stoumen Wines (CA)
Maryam Hariri of Azizam Wines (MX)
Easy Does It
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
773-420-wine
Thu 20th 6-9pm
$20 per person, free to wine club members
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Mersel Wine takeover @ Beity
Come meet Eddie Chami, winemaker of Mersel Wine, as Beity features his wines by the glass and bottle, to pair with chef Ryan Fakih’s Lebanese cuisine!
Beity
813 W Fulton Market
773-892-5549
Thu 20th 5-9pm
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Heya Wine dinner @ Avec West Loop
Join us for a six-course wine dinner with winemaker michelle chami of heya wines in Lebanon, featuring lebanese-inspired dishes paired with wines from heya, mersel, and more.
avec west loop
615 W Randolph St
312-377-2002
Thu 20th 6:30pm seating
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Las Jaras Wines + Tripping Billy @ Middle Brow Bungalow
Join Tripping Billy and Las Jaras Wines for an elegant night of circle foods and the best wines Las Jaras has to offer! This event is a fund raiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with a raffle for some really cool prizes!
Middle Brow Bungalow
2840 W Armitage Ave
773-687-9076
Thu 20th 6-9pm
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vom Boden & Vinyl Night @ Parachute Hi-Fi
Join us at the brand new Hifi and Korean bar for a night of By the Glass wine specials from vom Boden and vinyl selections from Fructidor.wine aka Collin Moody.
Parachute Hi-Fi
3500 N Elston Ave
Thu 20th 6:30-11pm seating is first come, first served
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Adventures in Wine & Shellfish w/Sotolon Selections @ Queen Mary
Join Jake Parrott from Sotolon Selections for an evening featuring rancio & madeira wines to pair with
sea clams, razor clams, periwinkles, oysters & more by Motorshucker
Queen Mary Tavern
2125 W Division St
773-697-3522
Thu 20th 5-9pm
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“Baos & Bubbles” w/CARBONISTE @ Chef’s Special
Swing by the bar and meet winemaker & owner Dan Person and try his CARBONISTE California sparkling wines.
$11/glass or $50/Bottle
$14 for flight of 3
$12 Baos
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar
2164 N Western Ave
Thu 20th 5-8pm
Bar is first come, first served and reservations are available in dining room for full dinner service.
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Hana Makgeolli tasting and BTG takeover @ Red & White Wines
Come meet Alice Jun, owner and winemaker of Brooklyn’s Hana Makgeolli and taste her rice wines. You can talk and taste with Alice, purchase bottles in the shop, or enjoy some select bottlings by-the-glass at the wine bar along with a special Soif Week menu!
Red & White Wines
1861 N Milwaukee Ave
773-486-4769
Thu 20th 6pm - Close
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Friday the 21st
Mutual Friends Panel Discussion @ Easy Does It
Chicago Hospitality Professional Panel
Wine Education in Chicago Hospitality and the Continuation of the Specialized Self
In discussion with...
√ Blaine Lee of 57th Street Wines
√ Emily Sher of Elske Restaurant
√ Randall Bush of Loci Wine
√ Tia Polite of Indienne Chicago & Charis Listening Bar
*Moderated by Lauren Hunter Lee
Easy Does It
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
773-420-WINE
Fri 21st 1-2pm
This one's for hospitality professionals, creatives, and avid supporters - check out the public session on Saturday!
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Las Mujeres tasting @ Diversey Wine
Come taste Wisconsin ciders and wines with Tony & Elise! The vibe will be chill, and your tastebuds will be tickled.
Diversey Wine
3023 W. Diversey Ave
773-360-7264
Fri 21st 5-7pm
Communion Wines & Troon Vineyard tasting @ 57th Street Wines
Come on by to meet Pete, Alex, Ben and Nic of Michigan-by-way-of-Chicago’s Communion Wines, and Craig Camp of Oregon’s Troon Vineyard. They will have select bottles open to taste and you can purchase bottles to enjoy later too.
57th Street Wines
1448 E 57th St
773-966-4883
Fri 21st 5-7pm
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Poetson Wines @ Goodfunk West Town
Come taste Michigan wines with winemaker Alex McNeely
Goodfunk
1604 W Chicago Ave
312-929-4945
Fri 21st 6-8pm
Valfaccenda/Agricola Caprera Tasting @ Anfora Wine Merchants
Come meet and taste with Luca of Agricola Caprera and Luca of Valfaccenda (yes, a double dose of Luca!!!) and their importer Randall.
Anfora Wine Merchants
128 S Marion St, Oak Park
708-613-5388
Fri 21st 5-8pm
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“Cool Climate” Wines @ Easy Does It
An Off-Soif tasting featuring winemakers:
Andi Weigand, Franken DE
César Vega & Louisiane Remy of Barbichette Wine, Seneca Lake NY
Maxx Eichberg of Stranger Wine Co., Lake Michigan Shore MI
Michael Völker of 2Naturkinder, Franken DE
Easy Does It
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
773-420-wine
Fri 21st 6-9pm
$20 per person, free for wine club members
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Stranger Wine Co. BTG Takeover @ Daisies
Sidney Finan will be in the dining room to share her knowledge of their Lake Michigan Shore wines, with featured bottlings available by the glass and bottle to pair with Daisies menu.
Daisies
2375 N Milwaukee Ave
773-697-9443
Fri 21st 5-10pm
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American Wine Project @ The Purple Pig
We will feature a special menu with Somm Selection of American Wine Project wines and food specials. Owner & winemaker Erin Rasmussen will be on hand to chat with guests about the wines.
The Purple Pig
444 N Michigan Ave
312-464-1744
Fri 21st 5-10pm
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Mersel + Heya Wines Takeover @ Mi Tocaya
PM Spirits, Haus Alpenz, Sotolon Selections & Lo-Fi Wines @ Bottles Up!
Come meet and taste with Mike Roth of Lo-Fi Wine, Jake Parrott of Haus Alpenz & Sotolon Selections, Meryl Cocuzza of PM Spirits and Nike Nakazawa of NETA Agave Spirits.
Bottles Up!
3164 N Broadway
773-362-4999
Fri 21st 5:30-7pm
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Azizam Wines Happy Hour @ All Together Now!
Come meet winemaker Maryam Hariri of Azizam Wines in Baja MX, select wines will be available by the glass and bottle!
All Together Now
2119 W Chicago Ave
773-661-1599
Fri 21st 5-7pm
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Serious Wines, Fun Times
vom Boden Tasting @ Common Decency
Join Collin Moody of vom Boden at Common Decency for a free wine tasting featuring vom Boden wines, and a special happy hour Food menu plus wine specials including $10 glasses from vom Boden, special bottle pricing to stay or to-go, and $10 featured Happy Hour food menu!
Common Decency
3154 W Diversey Ave
Fri 21st 4-8pm
Walk in no RSVP needed!
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Forthave Spirits Happy Hour @ Lula Cafe
Come hang out with partner/co-founder Daniel de la Nuez of Brooklyn’s Forthave Spirits, he will have all the colors to sip on while you snack on Lula's delicious foods.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
773-489-9554
Fri 21st 4:30-6:30pm
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Lots of Winemakers @ Vin Chicago Elston
Kick off your SOIF weekend with a Friday evening tasting at Vin Chicago, featuring seven outstanding natural winemakers from around the world! With bottles from all across the spectrum of natural wine, this tasting will be AWESOME, featuring wines from Las Jaras, Johan Vineyards, Two Shepherds, Rabasco, Mae Son, Domaine de la Goguette and Domaine Des Deux Clés. This is gonna be a wickedly cool tasting, and will serve as a great precursor to your later-on Friday plans. Round a group of friends up and get the good times flowing!
Vin Chicago
1826 N Elston Ave
773-489-3454
Fri 21st 6-7:30pm
$20 per person
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Hana Makgeolli takeover @ Parachute HiFi
Join us for an Off-SOIF night featuring our friend Alice Jun of Hana Makgeolli and her new line of mini makgeolli MAQ8 cans! Made with organic rice from Polit Farms, MAQ8 is super silky and refreshing, a perfect pairing for Parachute’s menu and vinyl vibes.
3500 N Elston Ave
Fri 21st 6-11pm
First come, first served
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Les Lunes & C.Cassis Tasting & Takeover @ Red & White
Come meet and taste with Molly Smith of Les Lunes Wines in CA and Rachael Petach of New York’s C. Cassis. You can talk and taste with them, purchase bottles & cans in the shop, or enjoy some select offerings by-the-glass at the wine bar along with a special Soif Week menu!
Red & White Wines
1861 N Milwaukee Ave
773-486-4769
Fri 21st 7pm - Close
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Division Winemaking Co w/Kate @ Door 24
Swing by Door 24 Wine Shop to meet and taste with Oregon winemaker Kate Norris, select bottlings available to purchase.
Door 24 Wine
2124 N Damen Ave
773-697-3345
Fri 21st 5:30-7:30pm
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Saturday the 22nd
Mutual Friends, an Off-Soif Panel Discussion @ Easy Does It
A Domestic State of the Union: California & Mexico.
In Discussion with...
√ Imane Hanine, National Sales Manager of Martha Stoumen Wines
√ Kaeley Weinberger, Winemaker of FORZA & LA River Wine Co.
√ Maryam Hariri, Owner & Winemaker of Azizam Wines
√ Terah Bajjalieh, Owner & Winemaker of Terah Wine Co.
*Moderated by Lauren Hunter Lee
√ Short wine tasting to follow discussion
Easy Does It
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
773-420-WINE
Sat 22nd 11am-12:30pm
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A Conversation & Tasting Seminar w/Martha @ Middle Brow
Swing by and learn stuff from Martha Stoumen, she will be leading a panel discussion along with Pete while we taste through 5 different wines.
Middle Brow Bungalow
2840 W Armitage Ave
773-687-9076
Sat 22nd 11am-1pm
$30 per person
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Saturday Wine Social @ Bottles Up!
Kyle Hall of Johan Vineyards and Dan Person of CARBONISTE will be pouring their wines to start off your Saturday, along with some tasty sourdough snacks from Unbothered Foods.
Bottles Up!
3164 N Broadway
773-362-4999
Sat 22nd 12-2pm
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Off-Soif Brunch with Sotolon Selections @ Pompette
Pompette welcomes Jake Parrott of Sotolon Selections for Off-Soif Brunch. Rancio, Madeira and Carcavelos available by-the-glass or as a guided tasting. Delicious and unique beverages to pair with the menu.
Pompette
1960 N Damen Ave
773-799-8072
Sat 22nd 12-3pm
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SloCro Wine Tasting w/Vinum @ Vin Chicago
Please join us and importer Daniel Lukin-Beck of Vinum for an afternoon tasting, he will be pouring some really awesome Slovenian and Croatian wines! Free to attend and taste, just come on by Saturday afternoon.
Vin Chicago
1826 N. Elston Ave.
773-489-3454
Sat 22nd 12-4pm
Free!
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Mersel & Heya Wines @ Diversey Wine
Start your Soif weekend with a Lebanese takeover with Eddie & Michelle Chami! You already know Eddie and his Mersel label by now (this is his 3rd consecutive Soif), but today you can also meet his wife Michelle who is making Heya Wines with her partner Claudia. They’ve traveled all the way from the Middle East to share their wines with you, don’t miss out!
Diversey Wine
3023 W. Diversey Ave
773-360-7264
Sat 22nd 12pm-3pm
Lotsa Lotsa Wine Tasting @ Red & White Wines
It’s gonna be an extra special Saturday shop tasting! Come meet and taste with winemakers from California to Wisconsin to New York to Europe! Bottles will be available for purchase and the wine bar will have special Soif weekend BTG and food menu.
Red & White Wines
1861 N Milwaukee Ave
773-486-4769
Sat 22nd 2-5pm
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Day Drinking with Evan Lewandowski @ All Together Now!
It’s a Ruth Lewandowski takeover with Evan there to help you choose one (or more) of selected wines available by the glass or bottle.
All Together Now
2119 W Chicago Ave
773-661-1599
Sat 22nd 2-5pm
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Natural Wine and Place, Napa vs. L.A. w/Abe Schoener @ Easy Does It
On Soif weekend, we come to the center of thirsty conviviality in Chicago -- where we will hold a quick little seminar in the midst of the madness.
Twelve of you plus me at a table. We will pour 6 wines for you (L.A. River Wine Company + Scholium Project) and I will share with you my reflections about the effect of place on making wine. I don't simply mean the effect of the land on the grapes and the eventual wine, but the effect of both the physical and social environment on the winemakers themselves. Some wines from Napa, some from LA.
We are pricing this so modestly in the spirit of Soif and Easy Does It. And to prepare you for the casualness of our service on this occasion.
Easy Does It
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
773-420-WINE
Sat 22nd 2-3:30pm
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Wine Tasting & Discussion Series @ Intuit Healing
Join us at Intuit Healing for this tasting and discussion series where winemakers in town from across the country explore minimal-intervention winemaking as a nexus between the personal, political, and ecological. Each session offers a deeper view into the stories, techniques, and values behind their unique and expressive wines.
Intuit Healing
2514 W Armitage Ave
773-697-9278
3-4pm with Rueben of Amiti
4:30-5:30pm with Erin of Unturned Stone
7-8pm with Erich of Ricochet
Click on the image for session details and to book your reservation. Seating is limited.
“New Weird Americas” tasting @ Middle Brow
Come by to celebrate American wine with 8+ different winemakers making wine with under-sung varietals from under-sung regions
Middle Brow Bungalow
2840 W Armitage Ave
773-687-9076
Sat 22nd 3-6pm
Free!
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Pet Nat Happy Hour @ Easy Does It
An Off Soif Tasting featuring winemakers:
√ Beno Steward of Catch + Release Wines, Northern CA
√ Jehan Hakimian of Los Chuchaquis, Northern CA
√ Ketevan Hubert of Tilisma Winery, Kakheti GE
√ Matteo Furlani of Mae Son, Trentino-Alto Adige IT
√ Terah Bajjalieh of Terah Wine Co, Northern CA
Easy Does It
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
773-420-wine
Sat 22nd 4-7pm
$20 per person, free for wine club members
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Valfaccenda & Caprera BTG Takeover @ Pompette
Pompette welcomes Randall Bush of Loci Imports and the winemakers (the 2 Lucas) of Valfaccenda and Agricola Caprera. Wines available by-the-glass and bottle.
Pompette
1960 N Damen Ave
773-799-8072
Sat 22nd 6-9pm
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Forthave Cocktail pop-up @ Truce
Truce created this special cocktail menu and Forthave Spirits' own Daniel de la Nuez will be in house to tell you all about their different botanical spirits that he and Aaron have brought to Chicago for you.
Americano
Forthave Red, sweet vermouth, grapefruit, white pepper, sparkling water
Espresso Martini #2
Forthave Brown, coffee rum, roasted pineapple, kyoto black cold brew, mexican vanilla
Baked Alaska
Forthave Yellow, amber gin, fino, yuzu curaçao
Handshake
Forthave Marseilles Amaro + Montucky
Truce
1935 N Damen Ave
Sat 22nd 4-7pm
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Good Boy Wine x Foxtrot Off-Soif Happy Hour
Tastings of the Foxtrot exclusive Hot 2 Trot Chillable Red and other Good Boy Wines
Food by Cash's Kitchen
$15 ticket includes tastings, a custom H2T wine glass, and mini Italian Beef Sandos.
Foxtrot Market
1576 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Sat 22nd 4-7PM
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Lo-Fi Wines w/Mike Roth @ Door 24
Swing by Door 24 Wine Shop to meet and taste with winemaker Mike Roth of Lo-Fi Wine, select bottlings available for purchase.
Door 24 Wine
2124 N Damen Ave
773-697-3345
Sat 22nd 2-4pm
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Division Winemaking Co & Wilderness Club @ Sporty’s
Come hang with Kate from Division Winemaking and Michael & Soo from Wilderness Club Saturday afternoon for cool Oregon wines and Green Key & Mexican Agave based cocktails.
Sportsman’s Club
948 N Western Ave
312-296-9885
Sat 22nd 4-7pm
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Hana Makgeolli tasting w/Alice Jun @ Diversey Wine
Come taste the really groovy and delicious rice wines that Alice makes in Brooklyn, you will learn new things and probably rethink how you think about Japanese Sake too!
Diversey Wine
3023 W. Diversey Ave
773-360-7264
Sat 22nd 5-7pm
Sotolon Selections/Haus Alpen @ Piccadilly Market
Lincoln Square’s brand new Piccadilly Market is pleased to have Jake Parrott with Sotolon Selections & Haus Alpenz presenting Still, Rancio, and Fortified wines with pairings.
Piccadilly Market
2559 W Lawrence Ave
773-654-3165
Sat 22nd 4-6pm
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Azizam Wines takeover @ Mi Tocaya
Maryam Hariri will be in the dining room to tell you about her Mexican wines and selected bottlings will be available by the glass and bottle!
Mi Tocaya Antojeria
2800 W Logan Blvd
872-315-3947
Sat 22nd 6-10pm
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Andi Weigand BTG Takeover @ Lula Cafe
Winemaker Andi Weigand will be inda house to talk to you about his wines, with featured bottlings available by glass or bottle.
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
773-489-9554
Sat 22nd 5-7pm (Andi is here these 2 hours, but his wines will be available throughout service)
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Five Course Spatburgunder Dinner featuring Wasenhaus, Enderle & Moll, & Twardowski
@ Bar Parisette
While Spatburgunder has been established in Germany for many years, Enderle & Moll, Wasenhaus, and Daniel Twardowski represent newer generations pushing the boundaries of quality and elegance for these wines. Our Chefs Madalyn Durrant and Nick Byrns are developing a five-course menu to pair with these special wines. If you choose to bring a bottle or two of your own that is consistent with the theme, we are happy to open it without any corkage fee. The dinner will begin with sparkling Spatburgunder with hors d'ouevres before moving into the flights.
Click the photo to make your reservations, as space is limited.
Bar Parisette
2829 W Armitage Ave
312-955-0072
Sat 22nd 6:30pm
Tripping Billy + Las Jaras Wine & Pizza Rager @ Dicey’s
We're taking over the Dicey’s menu for the night with the Tripping Billy shishito pepper cream sauce and corn pizza on special and will be pouring Las Jaras Wines all night long!
A portion of the sales of each Tripping Billy sold will be donated to Billy Z’s MDA fundraiser.
Dicey’s Pizza & Tavern
2109 W Chicago Ave
773-697-3346
Sat 22nd 6pm til close
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Martha Stoumen wine dinner @ Present Company
A brand new gathering space. A five-course dinner from All Together Now. Wines from Martha Stoumen. Martha and Imane will be leading the dinner.
Present Company
2135 W Chicago Ave
Sat 22nd 7pm seating
Seating is limited, click on the image to book your seat now!
Lewandisko Dance Party @ Red & White
Swing by the wine bar Saturday night to enjoy glasses and bottles of Ruth Lewandowski wines, special Soif Week menu, and shake your booty with Evan!
Red & White Wines
1861 N Milwaukee Ave
773-486-4769
Sat 7pm - Close
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Make it stand out
Domaine Des Deux Clés & Domaine de la Goguette @ bar Berria
bar Berria welcomes Florian Richter of Domaine des Deux Cles, and Julien Mary of Domaine de la Goguette, for a night of French wine paired with bar Berria seasonal fare.
bar Berria
Logan Square (location details provided when you book)
Sat 22nd 7pm seating
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Sunday the 23rd
Didn’t get a ticket to the fair? Hang out at Diversey Wine instead!
Diversey Wine
3023 W. Diversey Ave
773-360-7264
Sun 23rd 12-6pm
Sunday night Schnitzel After-Party
@ Table, Donkey & Stick
Swing by after Soif to refresh your palate with Kölsch & Kabinett and fill your belly with schnitzel, you won’t be sorry!
Table, Donkey & Stick
2728 W Armitage Ave
773-486-8525
Sun 23rd 4:30pm til close
Kiss Wine Bar pop-up @ Cellar Door Provisions
Please come join Sara & Tim of Kiss Wine for a post-Soif pop-up at CDP. We'll be pouring evan lewandowski btg as well as other natural wines. All glass pours will be 10 and under, and the bottle list is (by design) extensive, totally natural and pretty affordable. Some light snacks will be available, but the pop-up is mostly a bar.
Cellar Door Provisions
3025 W Diversey Ave
773-697-8337
Sun 23rd 5-11pm
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Tacos + Agave post-Soif Wind down @ Red & White
Tacos! Tequila! Beer! Swing by after the fair for some “palate cleansing” and refresh your brain after a long day of tasting.
Red & White Wines
1861 N Milwaukee Ave
773-486-4769
Sat 7pm - Close
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Post-Soif Party @ Middle Brow
Pizza! Wine shots! Char dogs! Winemakers will be mingling with the crowd and lots of wines, ciders and more will be ava
Middle Brow Bungalow
2840 W Armitage Ave
773-687-9076
Sun 23rd 6-9pm+
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Natural Instincts w/DJs CatieO & Bart Lazar @ The Whistler
DJs catieo and Bart Lazar merge their extensive knowledge and vinyl collections to explore rhythms that naturally make us tick, sway and dance - r and b, funk, post punk and disco.
The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee Ave
773-227-3530
Sun 23rd 8pm-midnight
The Officially Unofficial Soif After Party @ Easy Does It
After you visit Middle Brow and Table, Donkey & Stick - swing by EDI for more wine, fun and dancing to the sultry tones provided by DJ Jacob Polhill & 606 Records.
Easy Does It
2354 N Milwaukee Ave
773-420-WINE
Sun 23rd 9pm - close
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Monday the 24th
Soif Hangover Hangout @ Easy Does It
Come out and shake off the cobwebs, we will be featuring winemakers and importers:
√ Alex McNeely of Poetson Wine, Lake Michigan Shore MI
√ Collin Moody of Vom Boden, Germany+
√ Erin Rasmussen of American Wine Project, Wisconsin
√ Florian Richter of Domaine Des Deux Clés, Languedoc FR
√ Julien Mary of Domaine de la Goguette, Rhône Valley FR
√ William Allen of Two Shepherds, Sonoma CA
√ Reuben Lange of Amiti Wines, Oregon
Easy Does It
2354 N. Milwaukee Ave
773-420-WINE
Mon 24th 5-8pm
$10 per person - Free for Wine Club & Industry
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Tuesday the 25th
Wednesday the 26th
Terah Wine Co. Wine Dinner @ Galit
Terah Bajallieh of Terah Wine Co. (California) and Orestis Tsiakkas of Tsiakkas Winery (Cyprus) will be in the restaurant to talk about their wines, and select bottlings will be paired with their set menu. A la carte glasses and bites are available at the bar as well!
Galit
2431 N Lincoln Ave
773-360-8755
Wed 26th 5-9pm
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Krasna Hora BTG Takeover @ Anelya
We’ve partnered with Krasna Hora Winery (which translate to Beautiful Mountain) to bring you some of the finest wines straight from the Czech Republic! They are situated on the 49th parallel, just like Alsace and Burgundy, at the very limit of where grapes can be grown in Central Europe, in the south-eastern corner of the Czech Republic. We’ll be featuring La Blanca (Gemischter Satz), Herr Gewürtz!(Gewurztraminer), Miya (Zweigelt), and Ruby (Cabernet, Zweigelt). Don’t miss out!
Anelya
3472 N Elston Ave
773-692-2192
Wed 26th
5-6pm, enjoy any glass of Krasna Hora for just $10
6pm-9pm, indulge in our $35 3 glass wine flight
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