{"id":414579,"date":"2023-05-17T13:39:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T18:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=414579"},"modified":"2023-05-27T00:20:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-27T05:20:24","slug":"10-chicago-restaurants-perfect-for-national-wine-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/10-chicago-restaurants-perfect-for-national-wine-day\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Chicago Restaurants Perfect for National Wine Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Wine Day (May. 25th) is quickly approaching, and enthusiastic wine lovers cannot miss out on the festivity. Whether you love a good, rich glass of red, a crispy, refreshing glass of white, or prefer the rose and the bubbles, a bottle is waiting for you in the Windy City. So, follow our footsteps and take a tour through the best wine lists in Chicago!<\/p>\n

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Andros Taverna<\/a><\/h2>\n

The acclaimed Greek restaurant offers one of the most robust Greek wine lists in Chicago, curated only with wines they believe in. The Wine Passport Program will allow guests to explore Greece through wine, including bottles from Santorini, Aegean Islands, Crete, Ionian Islands, and Cyprus. Guests can bring their passports on each visit to receive a stamp for each glass they enjoy. Not only can guests expand their minds and taste the flavors of wine from the islands surrounding Greece, the stamps are also redeemable for raffle tickets to Andros Taverna\u2019s End of Summer Island Wine Party September 22 from 3 – 5 p.m. A full page stamped is 1 ticket, and for a full stamped book guests will get 5 bonus tickets.<\/p>\n

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Geja’s Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n

340 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you know, Geja\u2019s Caf\u00e9 is one of Chicago\u2019s OG wine bars, and they take great pride in their wine list. Guests will never have a hard time finding the perfect wine to accompany their fondue dinner. This year, Geja\u2019s is offering a great deal for National Wine Day! Simply mention you\u2019re in to celebrate NWD, and recieve 25% off any bottle of wine on the Geja\u2019s menu!<\/p>\n

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Dusek’s Tavern<\/a><\/h2>\n

1227 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dusek\u2019s serves a variety of natural wines by the glass and bottle including roses, orange wines, whites and reds. Some highlights include Gruet based out of Albuquerque New Mexico, Red Tail Ridge from Finger Lakes, NY and Field Recordings from Central Coast, California. The team often hosts wine dinners with our favorite guest winemakers where guests enjoy a prix fixe dinner, with each course paired with a wine.<\/p>\n

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UVAE<\/a><\/h2>\n

5553 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640<\/strong><\/p>\n

For a unique National Wine Day celebration, join UVAE for a South American wine tasting on National Wine Day, Thursday, May 25 at 6 p.m. featuring Chilean Wines. The $40 per person tasting will feature clean whites and hearty red and will be led by Uvae Sommeliers and guest wine makers in Uvae\u2019s Fromagerie & Tasting Room.<\/p>\n

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Oda Mediterranean<\/a><\/h2>\n

5657 N Clark St., Chicago IL 60660<\/strong><\/p>\n

In recognition of National Wine Day on Thursday, May 25, Oda Mediterranean in Andersonville is putting a spotlight on their roots and offering half-off all bottles of their Georgian wine selection. Owner Marina Cardak was born and raised in Turkey\u2019s neighboring country Georgia, which is renowned for its hospitality and the invention of wine. Georgia is the oldest wine producing region in the world.<\/p>\n

Georgian Qvevri Wines available at Oda include Doremi Saperavi, Lagvinari Aladasturi, Vartsikhe Marani Aladasturi, Friend\u2019s Wine Kindzmarauli, Friend\u2019s Wine Mukuzani, Tchotiashvili Muskaturi, Tchotiashvili Khikhvi, Tchotiashvili Rkatsiteli, Tchotiashvili Mtsvane, and Tchotiashvili Nitsa.<\/p>\n

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Lady May<\/a><\/h2>\n

405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611<\/strong><\/p>\n

This recently opened eatery has quickly taken Chicago over with its chic, cute vibe. While most know Lady May as a cocktail stop, they also have an extensive wine list. This year, celebrate National Wine Day by enjoying $10 wines by the glass at one of the latest & greatest restaurants to join Chicago’s renowned culinary scene, Lady May. Pair your glass of wine with one of their coastal Southern-inspired dishes: prosecco & fried chicken, anyone?!<\/p>\n

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J9 Wine Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n

1961 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614<\/strong><\/p>\n

J9 Wine Bar is Chicago’s largest traditional wine bar in the heart of Lincoln Park with a rotating selection of carefully curated wines in an intimate, cozy setting. Plus, the windows in the large tasting room open up to Halsted to bring the outdoors in on beautiful warm, sunny days! With an approachable wine list you won’t experience just anywhere, J9 features varietals with distinctive profiles and flavors that intrigue the palate. Whether you’re a veteran wine aficionado or new to discovering and learning about wine, J9 provides an opportunity to explore in a friendly setting without pretension. A few trending flavors for spring & summer include:<\/p>\n