WineMcGee is all about connecting you to the wine world around you. Since we launched in Chicago, we’ve built a large list of free recurring local Chicago wine tasting events. Please check these great tastings out, and let them know we sent you! We’ll follow this post up with free events in our other major launch cities, including LA, San Francisco, San Diego, and many others.
The below list only shows the recurring weekly events in Chicago. There are many other one-time events in Chicago. View our full current list of Chicago wine tasting events here.
Monday
| Taste Food & Wine |
| 1506 Jarvis Ave, Chicago IL 60626 (773-761-3663) |
| Monday’s, 6-7:30pm |
| Our regular Monday free tasting features a selection of interesting wines from around the world. Every Monday we pour four new bottles to try in actual glassware – no need to use tiny plastic cups! Join us in our cozy shop, taste some wine, have fun and meet new people. |
Thursday
| Wine Styles Belmont |
| 4133 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, 60657 (773-549-2227) |
| Thursdays, 6-8pm |
| WineStyles mixes it up with a new tasting theme each week. Come in to taste, learn and enjoy! WineStyles transports wine country directly to your neighborhood and takes the guesswork out of selecting a wine that fits your individual style or occasion. We make learning about wine both easy and enjoyable. And, we offer a myriad of wine-related merchandise and a wonderful selection of gift baskets, which can be customized on the premises. |
| Provenance Lincoln Square |
| 2312 W. Leland Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 (773-784-2314) |
| Thursdays, 6-8pm |
| Stop in to taste some new wines from around the world new at our shop. Join us during our regularly-scheduled Thursday night wine tastings at our Lincoln Square location, 2312 W. Leland Avenue. |
Friday
| Vintages Fine Wine |
| 12 South Dunton, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847-590-8655) |
| Fridays, 4-7pm |
| On Friday and Saturday we typically sample several wines and appetizers that we think make great pairings. Join us this Friday & Saturday to taste two great wines along with an appetizer we think makes a perfect match. There is NO CHARGE and NO RESERVATIONS are required. The only time we don’t hold free tastings on Friday or Saturday are when we have a larger one-time event. Please check our event calendar or contact us to be sure! |
| Taste Food & Wine |
| 1506 Jarvis Ave, Chicago IL 60626 (773-761-3663) |
| Fridays, 6-7:30pm |
| Our regular Friday free tasting features a selection of interesting wines from around the world. Every Friday we pour four new bottles to try in actual glassware – no need to use tiny plastic cups! Join us in our cozy shop, taste some wine, have fun and meet new people. |
| Gibby’s Wine Den |
| 1772 S. Randall Rd, Ste 220, Geneva IL 60134 (630-208-6424) |
| Fridays, 6-7:30pm |
| Join us around Gibby’s Wine Bar. Relax with friends and enjoy the musical entertainment of local musician, Random Acts of Jazz. Share a bottle from our racks or select a glass from our by-the-glass menu and pair with cheese from our Dairy case or a selection from our Tidbits menu. |
Saturday
| Vintages Fine Wine |
| 12 South Dunton, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847-590-8655) |
| Saturdays, 1-6pm |
| On Friday and Saturday we typically sample several wines and appetizers that we think make great pairings. Join us this Friday & Saturday to taste two great wines along with an appetizer we think makes a perfect match. There is NO CHARGE and NO RESERVATIONS are required. The only time we don’t hold free tastings on Friday or Saturday are when we have a larger one-time event. Please check our event calendar or contact us to be sure! |
| The House of Glunz |
| 1206 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL, 60610 (312-642-3000) |
| Saturdays, 2-6pm |
| Every Saturday The House of Glunz hosts an in-store, open house tasting featuring new arrivals, seasonal specials and end-of-bin deals. Our Saturday Tastings are between 2:00 – 6:00 pm and unless otherwise stated on our website, they are always free of charge with no reservations required. |
| Provenance Logan Square |
| 2528 N. California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (773-384-0699) |
| Saturdays, 3-6pm |
| We host a wine tasting each and every Saturday at our Logan Square location, at 2528 N. California Avenue. Tastings are in a casual, open house format and feature new and ’seasonal’ wines for you to try. |
Sunday
| LUSH |
| Location 1: 1257 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60607 (312-738-1900) |
| Location 2: 2232 W. Roscoe St., Chicago, IL 60618 (773-281-8888) |
| Location 3: 1412 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 (312-666-6900) |
| Sundays, 3-6pm |
| Sunday Afternoons with Lush is our way of sharing our love of wine and thoroughly enjoying the last moments of the weekend. We believe that tasting is the best way to learn about the endless flavor possibilities in the world of wine. Leave the text books at home; we are all about hands-on learning. Practice makes perfect, so the more tasting you do, the better you become at discerning the subtle nuances of aroma, flavor, and essential terroir of each wine. Each Sunday from 2 – 5 pm, Lush will have focused tastings guided by friendly wine geeks to help make you the practiced lush you esteem to be. These events are always complimentary. Feel free to bring your mother and anyone else who would appreciate exploring their Lush side. |
Please check out these local wine tasting events! If you’d like to get your recurring tasting on our list, please email support@winemcgee.com!
