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Chicago Wine Report
by Lainie Petersen
Chip Dudley, Tom Hall, & Lainie Petersen report on Chicago's wine scene: Shops, events, tastings, restaurants, and favorite bottles. Our show broadcasts live on WCGO Radio (1590 AM & 95.9 FM) on Sunday mornings at 10 am central time and streams live from the station's website (WCGORadio.com) as well as our Facebook & YouTube pages. The audio-only podcast is released on Wednesday. chicagowinereport.substack.com
Episodes
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Interview with Richard Hanauer of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
A long-delayed episode finally makes its debut! Tom and Lainie sit down with Richard Hanauer of Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. We talk about the wine industry, our favorite wines, and so much more. Enjoy!
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Adventures in wine with Tom, Chip, and Lainie
Tom, Chip, and Lainie get together to talk about recent wine adventures including a tasting of Troon Vineyard wine at Bodin Street as well as visits to Uvae Fromagarie, Andersonville Wine & Spirits, and Kopi Cafe. Lainie & Chip also describe a recent wine tasting/class led by Todd Hess of Hart...
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From Chicago to New Zealand -- Michael Kush of Chasing Harvest
Our guest was Michael Kush of Chasing Harvest, a Chicago-based wine company producing wines in Portugal and New Zealand.
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Up with Sylvaner! -- An interview with Collin Moody of Vom Boden
This episode features Collin Moody of Vom Boden, a Chicago distributor focusing on German and Austrian wineries! Collin has a great backstory about his history in the food/beverage/wine business and was kind enough to lead us in tasting some fantastic wines from Vom Boden's portfolio.
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Meet the hosts + Jennifer Van Buren from Wine Dogs Imports
This week’s show features a round-robin conversation between all three hosts and a short interview with Jennifer Van Buren of Wine Dogs Imports. We caught up with Jennifer at a New Zealand and Australian wine tasting hosted by Bodin Street Wines & Spirits.
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Wine harvest uprising & mindful drinking: Interviews with Daniel Pyne & Morten Sorensen
The first is Daniel Pyne of Pyne Properties who talked about his experiences working a French wine harvest and making the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Then, Tom interviewed Morten Sorensen of ISH Spirits. They had a fascinating discussion about how Morten champions mindful drinking with his…
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Tinned fish and potato chips: Talking with Mia Sakai of Àndale Market
This week we welcomed Mia Sakai of Àndale Market, an Andersonville specialty grocer with a beautiful selection of foods from around the world. Looking for wine snacks? Visit Àndale Market for conservas, Spanish potato chips, charcuterie, cheese, and other delightful treats. We at the Chicago Wine...
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From English major to wine educator: Diana Hamann of The Wine Goddess
Our guest this week is Diana Hamann, owner of The Wine Goddess, a wine bar and shop in Evanston, Illinois. Diana is an experienced wine educator who offers her patrons numerous opportunities to learn more about wine. She also has a fascinating story about how she went from being an English major…
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The wines of Mexico: A conversation with Bodin Street Wines & Spirits
This week’s show featured Susan VanKoughnett and Laura Busso of Bodin Street Wines & Spirits. Bodin Street, by the way, specializes in Mexican wines and spirits, and we got to taste two outstanding Mexican wines on the show: Vina Cava Big Blend and Casa Jipi Sauvignon Blanc!
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Boxed wine and beautiful bubbly with Rendi Graham of Anderson Ganne
Our guest this week was Rendi Graham of Anderson Ganne wines, an importer of French wines and the originator of the Vin de Terrasse boxed wines. We also talked the 2022 Chicago Reader "Best Of" nominees, included some tips for taking care of stemware, and shared some upcoming wine events in Chicago.
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A conversation with sommelier Derrick C. Westbrook
Our guest this week is sommelier Derrick C. Westbrook, a co-owner of Juice @ 1340 who has directed wine programs at NEXT and Elizabeth. He was recognized by Wine Enthusiast magazine as a 40 Under 40 Tastemaker and was the first African-American in the wine industry to grace the publication’s…
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Charcuterie and cheese and wine, OH MY!
Our January 8th, 2023 podcast featured Tess Moon of That Board Cheese & Cracker, an excellent catering company specializing in charcuterie and party boards. We met Tess at Birch Road where she is a member and were so pleased to have her in the studio. We talked about how she came to start her...
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A dry, or at least moist, January + a wine book review
It was our New Year's Day special so just the three of us, Lainie Petersen, Tom Hall, and Chip Dudley, were in the studio. In honor of Dry January, we tasted some non-alcoholic wines and canned mixers/cocktails. Tom also presented a review of Wine Simple by Aldo Sohm during this week’s show. The...
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Christmas special: 2022 wine picks, Loire Valley essay, and bubbly lesson
MERRY CHRISTMAS! As luck would have it, Christmas and New Year’s Day both fall on Sundays this year, so the three of us (Tom, Lainie & Chip) pre-recorded both episodes so we could spend time with loved ones on the holidays. This episode featured reflections on 2022, some of our favorite wines, an...
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Talking Urban Wineries with Warner DeJulio of Chicago's Vin 312
Warner DeJulio of Vin 312 Winery was in the studio with us. We had a lively and informative discussion about winemaking, urban wineries, and wine itself! Be sure to follow Vin 312 on Instagram for some great content!
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A conversation with Kim Bosse of Birch Road, a BYOB social club
This week's guest was Kim Bosse, co-founder of Birch Road, a BYOB social club with clubhouses in Chicago (Roscoe Village and Lincoln Park), Seattle, and Denver. We talked about the origins of Birch Road, how this wine-focused club operates, and some of Kim’s current beverage passions, including...
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Nisha Asher of Hart Davis Hart + Pops for Champagne's Craig Garofalo and Michael Seward
Our in-studio guest was Nisha Aher of Hart Davis Hart Wine Company. Nisha has so much wine knowledge and shared so much with our team and audience. We are grateful that she took the time to be on our show! We also had a fantastic pre-recorded interview with Craig Garofalo and Michael Seward of…
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A conversation with sommelier Chris Bernal of Davanti Enoteca & Scott Harris Hospitality
Our November 27th, 2022 show on WCGO Radio (1590 AM & 95.9 FM) featured Chris Bernal of Davanti Enoteca and Scott Harris Hospitality. We had a fantastic discussion about his path to wine and the joys, and challenges, of being a wine specialist at a popular restaurant! Chris really, really knows…
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Silly Wine Gifts and Serious Wine Chat with Nika Nemirovsky of Augusta Food & Wine
Our guest (November 20, 2022) was Nika Nemirovsky from Augusta Food & Wine in Lincoln Square, and we had a blast! We talked about her path to wine, and what it is like working in an independent wine and food shop. We also snarked on some silly wine gifts.
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Holiday wines & movies : Kevin Kenny of Door 24 and film director Jerry Vasilatos
Kevin Kenny of Door 24 in Bucktown was our featured guest this week. We talked about Kevin’s path to wine, his decision to open a business, and, because ‘tis the season, holiday wines and good pairings with your favorite traditional foods. We also welcomed special guest Jerry Vasilatos, an...
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Chicago Wine Report | November 9th, 2022
We had a great second show on WCGO Radio! Chip, Tom, and Lainie were in the studio along with Liz Ahearn of Picnic Wine & Provisions (Rogers Park). You can get all the show’s details, along with links to businesses and events mentioned, here.CHICAGO WINE NEWSAugusta Food & Wine in Lincoln Square…
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Chicago Wine Report | November 2nd, 2022
We made our broadcast radio debut on Sunday. Our station is WCGO in Evanston, and our first show, while a bit bare bones (I didn’t want too many moving parts for our first episode), went great!Many thanks to our guest, Shad Martin of Augusta Food & Wine in Lincoln Square. Our conversation was a…
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Chicago Wine Report | October 7, 2022
Hello! Welcome to another episode of the Chicago Wine Report. Please excuse our dust as we transition from a podcast to a radio show: We debut at 10 am (central) on WCGO Radio (1590 AM, 95.9 FM), which serves the Chicago metropolitan area. For our loyal listeners and subscribers, here are the...
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Chicago Wine Report | September 28th, 2022
We’re back! Chip is back in town and we’ve resumed our Chicago Wine Report podcasts, at least for the next few weeks. Starting October 16th, the Chicago Wine Report will broadcast live on WCGO Radio (1590 AM & 95.9 FM) between 10 - 11 am (central time). A podcast will also be available for...
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Chicago Wine Report | August 28, 2022
NEWS & A CORRECTIONGreetings!First, the podcast contains a small error. During this week’s show, I mentioned that I purchased a “rambunctious” bottle of Denis Lattard Roussane (2018) at Easy Does It, the bottle was actually purchased at Diversey Wine. The wine, by the way, is delicious and was a...
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Chicago Wine Report | August 19, 2022
Greetings! Apologies for the lateness of this newsletter/podcast: We had technical difficulties last week and this week has been jam-packed. We should be back on our regular schedule next week.Sadly, the above-mentioned technical difficulties meant that our episode on California Chenin Blanc was...
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Chicago Wine Report | August 3rd, 2022
Guests this week included Joe Fedorko of DB Comedy and Scott Clapper, an international flight attendant!Wines of the WeekDomaine Dupuy de Lome 2020 Bandol RosePurchased from Beautiful Rind.Edmunds St. John Bone-Jolly 2019 Gamay RosePurchased (via special order) from Augusta Food &...
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Chicago Wine Report | July 27, 2022
Welcome to this week’s episode of the Chicago Wine Report! Our friend Joe Fedorko of DB Comedy joined us for a tasting of some fantastic Rieslings and, as a special bonus, a sparkling rosé made from Blaufränkisch. Wines of the WeekAll of this week’s wines were purchased from Augusta Food & Wine…
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Chicago Wine Report | July 20, 2022
This week’s podcast brought a bit of news from the wine world, some worry about climate change, and a tasting of two really delicious rosé wines: Christina Rosé 2021 (imported by Jenny & François) and Dupeuble Beaujolais Rosé 2020 (imported by Kermit Lynch). Both were purchased at Printer’s Row...
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Chicago Wine Report | July 13, 2022
Wine of the WeekMatteo Braidot Ribolla Gialla 2019 from Italy. Stone fruit, beeswax, wildflower, lemon curd. Acid is balanced, not crazy. A delicious wine at a great price.Purchased from Augusta Food & Wine in Lincoln Square. If you haven’t been to this shop, get thee over there: It’s a great...
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Chicago Wine Report: July 6th, 2022
Wine of the WeekThis week’s show included a tasting of Bodrog Borműhely Dry Tokaj 2019, an entry-level blend of 80% Furmint and 20% Hárslevelű grapes. Bone dry (we were expecting it to be slightly sweeter) it is super-fresh with notes of lemon, lime, and pineapple. We compared it to higher-end…
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Chicago Wine Report | June 30, 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the Chicago Wine Report! Chip and I were joined by our friends Joe Fedorko (Joe is with DB Comedy which produces “The Electables”) and Tom Hall. We tried these gorgeous wines, both made in California from traditional Italian grapes. Æris is a white wine from Rhys...
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Chicago Wine Report 6.21.2022
Welcome to another edition of the Chicago Wine Report! This week featured two guests, Joseph Fedorko and Eoin Boyle: Both gentlemen are foodies, excellent cooks, and gadflies in various local communities. They offered some excellent commentary We shuffled the format a bit to combine both local…
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Chicago Wine Report | June 15, 2022
Welcome to another edition of the Chicago Wine Report! This week’s podcast features field reports on two businesses that don’t specialize in wine but do a great job of offering it to their customers!We also had an impromptu tasting of a Pinot Grigio that will change your mind about the grape,...
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Chicago Wine Report 6.12.2022
Welcome to another edition of the Chicago Wine Report! This week’s podcast includes reports on several Chicago wine venues and events, plus a quick tip about a favorite budget-friendly rosé. Note about subscription options: The Chicago Wine Report will remain a free podcast here on Substack.…
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Chicago Wine Report: June 1, 2022
Podcast Field Trip ReportsI (Lainie) checked out several wine shops this past week and shared my experiences with Chip in our most recent podcast. Visits included:Konbini & Kampai1433 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657(312) 884-9780Chip has reported on this delightful Lakeview shop in the past. I...
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Chicago Wine Report, May 25, 2022
Podcast Field ReportsI (Lainie) recently visited All Together Now in Ukrainian Village for the first time and fell in love. Wonderful staff along with a great selection of bottles, cheeses, small fish in small cans, and charcuterie. It’s a lovely little wine bar, as well: I was lucky enough to...
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Chicago Wine Report | May 17, 2022
Short show and report this week. Lainie spotted two upcoming Chicago wine events of note: Minum Wines: Producer Pairings SessionMinum Wines distributes natural wines in the Chicago area. They’ll be at a special, free pairing and tasting event at The Beautiful Rind in Logan Square. You’ll also…
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Chicago Wine Report | Tasting Reports | Upcoming Tastings
This week’s Chicago Wine Report focused on tastings: Lainie attended two in the past week and noted that we are at the point where it might be possible to attend a tasting every night of the week!Door 24’s Oregon tasting was a delight, featuring a selection of wines from boutique producers. The...
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Chicago Wine Report April 28, 2022
Welcome to the Chicago Wine Report! We thank everyone for their support of our show, which has aired at World Perspectives Radio Chicago every Thursday at 3 pm Central time. We will continue to bring the Chicago Wine Report at that time, but will also start a new wine-infused news show on the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Chip Dudley, Tom Hall, & Lainie Petersen report on Chicago's wine scene: Shops, events, tastings, restaurants, and favorite bottles. Our show broadcasts live on WCGO Radio (1590 AM & 95.9 FM) on Sunday mornings at 10 am central time and streams live from the station's website (WCGORadio.com) as well as our Facebook & YouTube pages. The audio-only podcast is released on Wednesday. chicagowinereport.substack.com
HOSTED BY
Lainie Petersen
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Chip Dudley, Tom Hall, & Lainie Petersen report on Chicago's wine scene: Shops, events, tastings, restaurants, and favorite bottles. Our show broadcasts live on WCGO Radio (1590 AM & 95.9 FM) on Sunday mornings at 10 am central time and streams live from the station's website (WCGORadio.com) as...
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