Intermediate Wine Tasting with Alicia Barrett

What makes a wine taste the way it does — the grape, or the place it’s grown? Join Alicia Barrett for an interactive tasting that explores one of wine’s most fascinating questions through a guided comparison of six wines made from the same grape varieties, grown in different regions around the world.

Tasting: Wine 101 with Alicia Barrett

Calling all wine newbies! Join us for an accessible tasting experience in a casual, walk-around setting featuring fabulous French wines. At this beginner-level tasting, guests will: Start the night with a complimentary welcome cocktail Discover affordable (but délicieux !) French wines Taste delectable French cheeses from Fromager D’Affinois Vibe to contemporary Franco beats by DJ Frankie French Learn a thing or two about tasting in a relaxed, social setting Doors at 6:00 p.m. for a welcome cocktail. Program at 6:30. Please enter via 54 W Chicago Ave.

Intermediate Wine Tasting with Cedar Stoltenow

Join us in the Alliance’s lush, jewelbox courtyard for our final wine tasting of the 2025/2026 season! Guests will enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail and a seated tasting of five wines, led by sommelière Cedar Stoltnow.