A Half Full Glass of Wine | Where To Find Wines In Chicago

Whether you’re looking to enjoy the city or staying in this weekend, having a glass of wine in your hand is not a bad idea. Enjoy a glass of your favorite riesling at a local wine bar, savor your steak with a cabernet at one of Chicago’s top restaurants, or simply buy a bottle of your favorite rose and take it home for movie night. There are tons of ways you can enjoy your favorite wine. Today we’ll be going over the best options near your home Aqua at Lakeshore East where you can sip and relax.

Wine Bars and Wineries

Get a little bit of everything! Wine bars and wineries commonly offer tasters or flights so that you can try a diverse range of flavors in one visit. This is perfect for those who don’t exactly know what kind of wine they like yet or even if you just want to try something new. One of the most popular wineries for this experience is City Winery Chicago. Currently they are offering wine tours and tastings on the weekends only. Fortunately, there are two locations, one on the Riverwalk and one in the West Loop. In case one doesn’t have spots available the other one might! In the rare instance that both locations are full for tasting tours, you’ll be happy to know that they host live music performances throughout the week! You can check out their site to see the schedule!

Weekend Dining

Experience your wine with some pasta or steak. It’s always a good time going out to dinner on the weekends. Some of our favorite restaurants where you can find delicious food and a large selection of wines include Acanto and Grillroom Chophouse. Enjoy delicious plack pepper rigatoni or chicken piccata accompanied by your Italian grape wine at Acanto. At Grillroom Chophouse, try their Seared Salmon, Carbonara, or Artisan Charcuterie Board along with your favorite sauvignon blanc. The options are truly endless! Visit their website to get a better glimpse of their menu.

Local Wine Shops

Looking to stay home? Printers Row Wine Bar & Shop and Binny’s Beverage Depot offer an incredible selection of bottles for you to try in the privacy of your home. The cool thing about Printer’s Row is that they offer delivery making your weekend-in all the much better! On the other hand Binny’s vast range of choices guarantees you find the perfect bottle for your taste. Have a glass while you finish reading your book or while you watch that movie you’ve been meaning to see. Sometimes a drink at home is much better than one out. 

We hope we were able to help you find somewhere you can enjoy a glass of wine this weekend. If we missed one of your favorite spots let us know! Remember to social distance and to enjoy responsibly.