Vintner's Cellar Winery
5.0
- Neighborhood: Roscoe Village
- 2048 W. Belmont Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- 773-290-2797
This unique Canadian-based retail wine shop chain / vintner brings a new twist to the wine craze. Wine is fermented on premises from pre-squeezed juice (mostly a mix of Napa and Sonoma grapes). After about three to four weeks, the wine is bottled and ready to drink. The selection of wines available changes periodically, but includes favorites like pinot noir, cab, merlot, reisling as well as more out-there selections like black currant fruit wine. Customers can bottle their own wines, and make their own labels. There is a small tasting room/wine bar in front for those who prefer to sip in house. You can also take advantage of free wi-fi service -- and in another unique twist, franchise owner Carol Wieland tells us you're welcome to BYOF (bring your own food) to snack while you sip.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #77 Belmont.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Friday and Saturday; noon-6 p.m., Sunday; closed Monday.
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Space available for parties.
- Alcohol:
- Wine from.
Features
- Worth Noting:
- New on the scene.
- Specialties:
- Wine
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Seating :
- Three tables in the front tasting room.
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"two thumbs up"
leftbrainer from St. Ben's - May 26, 2008
Took my girlfriend here for dinner and a few drinks and had a great time. We brought our own dinner which is unique to this place, and did a littl...
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"yummmmy VINO!!!"
Laura from Lakeview - February 14, 2008
Definitely, check this place out! My boyfriend & I stumbled in here & each tried a flight of wine. Carol, the owner, makes the stuff on premises & ...
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"Winemaking is a blast!"
Jill from Roscoe Village - November 14, 2007
My brother and I made wine with my mom for her birthday. It was a fun and engaging process. The wine turned out fabulous… all two and one half ca...
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