Best Bars For Wine Tasting In Chicago

Since the early years of Europe when wine was an integral part of the daily diet, it has become much more than a beverage meant mostly to satisfy thirst. These days, wine isn't simply beverage but a celebration of the sensory faculties. Whether enjoyed during a night out with friends or a loved one, or thought of as an experience to be relished delicately and respectfully, wine remains the most popular drink in all of Europe and the U.S., and we are pretty fond of it in Chicago as well.  Here is a list of some of the best bars for wine tasting in Chicago.

Webster's Wine Bar
2601 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60647
(773) 292-9463
websterwinebar.com

Located in the heart of Chicago's trendy Logan Square neighborhood since 1994, Webster's Wine Bar has provided Chicagoans with one of the most comprehensive and affordable wine experiences around. Popular with both beginners and connoisseurs alike, Webster's is Chicago's oldest wine bar and features an extensive wine menu. During your visit, try some of Webster's delightful small plates and cheeses while checking out some great live music. On nice days in Chicago, the outdoor seating area is a perfect way to enjoy some of the best of what this city has to offer.

The Purple Pig Chicago
500 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60611
(312) 464-1744
www.thepurplepigchicago.com

For wine lovers in Chicago looking for something a little more eclectic, The Purple Pig is for you. Located downtown on the Magnificent Mile, beyond a vast selection of wines The Purple Pig offers a selection of house-made charcuterie, cheeses and an array of Mediterranean dish options. Although take-out is available, eat and drink to experience the fun vibe of the place. Be sure to arrive early as there will be a wait, but The Purple Pig is well worth waiting for.  

D.O.C. Wine Bar
2602 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL. 60614
(773) 883-5101
www.docwinebarchicago.com

Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood right on exciting Clark Street, the D.O.C. Wine Bar offers a warm, cozy atmosphere which even includes a fireplace. Come hungry and sample some delectable cheeses, cured meats and creative small plates with your choice of wine. Some of the weekly specials worth checking out at The D.O.C. Wine bar are Sunday $10 wine flights, Monday 50 percent off bottles of wine under $100 and 25 percent off of bottles $100 or more, and on Fridays the sommelier flights featuring different wines each week are a great way to test your wine palate. And if there are some craft beer lovers in your party, they'll be happy with several options of microbrews to enjoy as well.

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Davanti Enoteca
1359 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL. 60607
(312) 226-5550
davantienoteca.com

Davanti Enoteca, in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood, has been around since 2010 now and offers an Italian village wine cellar atmosphere.  Come for the wine, but do stay for some of Davanti Enoteca's shareable options of rustic Italian cuisine like pastas, pizzas, antipasti and more. With tables available for groups, of course, if you're visiting with a friend or significant other, take a seat at their extraordinary bar made from 180-year-old barn wood. For brunch enthusiasts, Davanti Enoteca offers brunch on both Saturday and Sunday as well.

Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 N. California Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60622
(773) 292-1616
rootstockbar.com

Started by three wine loving veterans of Webster's Wine Bar, Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar offers something for everyone with a dazzling array of both wine and craft beers, as well as a daring selection of food options made with items from local farmers, hormone free meats and a variety of seasonal produce items. Located in Chicago's Humboldt Park area, the bar has a cushy ambiance, which is a great pairing for some quality wine tasting in itself.

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