The 2016 Wine Bloggers Conference (WBC16) opened with a reception at the storied ranch Mohr-Fry. The Mohrs and Frys are…
WBC16 Part 2 Excursion to Ironstone Winery
I realize I have not written Part 1 of the WBC16 but this excursion to Ironstone Vineyards, in the town…
Steadfast Chicago
I started this blog because I really love the stories behind the wine in a glass. However, I like food…
Piemonte -Land of Perfection
The summer is flying by. I went to a Piemonte winemaker tasting in June, showcasing 4 producers, sponsored by the…
Italian Picnic Feast – The Florentine Chicago
It is that time of year to be outdoors as much as possible with such a small, beautiful weather, window…
Mullan Road Cellars at Swift & Sons
Mullan Road Cellars, the Bordeaux-style new wine from Dennis Cakebread held a lunch last week at Swift & Sons to…
Portugese Wine Gems: Obrigado Vinhos
Summertime is in full swing in Chicago. People are out and about, al fresco spaces at restaurants are packed and…
Chateau Musar: Bekaa Valley at Table, Donkey, Stick
In my last post I highlighted 2 Chicago wine bars worth going out of your way for, Vera Chicago and…
A Tale of Two Wine Bars: Vera Chicago and Autre Monde Berwyn
(Since this post, sadly, Vera, has closed. It really was a favorite of mine but I think probably better suited…
Perusing Pisco Porton: The Boldest Spirit
Natalia Cardenas, mixologist of Southern Wine and Spirits organized an educational session last Sunday on Pisco Porton and the history and…
Traveling By The Glass - Posts by Jeannie Boutelle 