I have been studying wine since I was 19 years old. I was first bitten by the bug during my first trip to a vineyard in Italy, and I knew then that a life in food and wine was for me.

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Learning about wine and pursuing my Sommelier Dreams here in the Windy City. January is typically a slower time for wine events here in Chicago, but definitely circle February 27th. Tickets are available at this site. Also come packaged with your ticket. Revisiting the 1980 Grgich Hills Taste-off.

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Living la vita del vino with Tracy Ellen Kamens, Ed. With many people bemoaning the closures of well-loved, long-time establishments lately, it is nice to see new places springing up to take their place in our hearts. Like Tannat Wine and Cheese.

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