Oak Park uncorked: The Chicago suburb’s best wine destinations
A dry town until the 1970s, Oak Park hardly seems the place for serious wine drinking. Yet today, this Chicago suburb hides a handful of thoughtful outposts for oenophiles, both...
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Modern Korean cuisine’s unexpected drinks revolution
Whether through wine, cocktails, or the emerging array of artisanal sool, modern Korean restaurants have become the vanguard of some of the most daring drink programs in America.
Is Gen Z destroying wine culture?
Is Gen Z truly to blame for wine’s decline? Or are they simply the most visible face of a broader cultural shift?
Evanston uncorked: From restaurants to retail stores, the best wine destinations
A core of tightly-knit, independent businesses has shaped a uniquely thriving wine and food culture in Evanston.
Quiet influence, loud wines: Inside RieslingKenner’s mission to bring German wine to Chicago
Two Chicago-based wine obsessives — neither from the wine or hospitality industry — are on a mission to make America fall for German wine.
Navigating price and quality in the complicated landscape of the American wine market
As tariffs threaten to send import prices soaring, domestic wines might be poised to be a value alternative for many American consumers.
Women in wine: 4 Chicago female wine professionals discuss the industry’s challenges
The Tribune spoke with four prominent women in Chicago about challenges they’ve faced and how they’ve navigated their careers in wine.
How to choose wines to commemorate special occasions, from picking wines to age to finding older vintages
Setting aside a nice bottle, or seeking out and purchasing mature ones, can be a meaningful way to commemorate life’s big moments, whether the birth of a child, a wedding,...
For a dry January, 8 nonalcoholic wines and wine alternatives worth seeking out
As sales of alcoholic beverages have slowed in recent years, nonalcoholic beer, wine and spirits have emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the drinks industry.
Wine gift guide: Expert recommendations for every wine lover on your list
To help you navigate the clutter, we’ve put together a list of wine gifts that professionals actually recommend.