Four Classic Easter Wines

Easter wines are all about fresh, bright and citrusy fruit! Try one of these classic Spring wines with your Easter Brunch.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineAllisun GroatMarch 30, 2021Allisun Groat, Easter Wine, Jeio by Bisol Prosecco Rose 2019, Classic Napa Sauvignon Blanc, Schramsberg Brut Rose, North Coast 2017, Pierre Sparr Dry Riesling, Alsace, France 2018Comment

Splurge Worthy Holiday Wines

I don’t need to say it, but I will. 2020 has been brutal! We all deserve something a little extra, so why not some amazing vino? Here are 10 wines I’d deem splurge-worthy but still in line with a more moderate budget.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineAllisun GroatDecember 14, 2020Allisun Groat, all wines imported by Wilson Daniels., Holiday Wine Tips, splurge-worthy wineComment

Picnic Wines

There are those who believe fabulous wine is just enjoyed for a fancy dinner and then there are those of us who love a great wine with a fun picnic or backyard BBQ!

Drinks and Spirits, Beer and WineCynthia SutterJuly 10, 2020Cindi Sutter, Allisun Groat, Wine vs Beer, Wine with Picnic fare, Wine Tips, THE WINE GRAPE FAMILY VINE - INFOGRAPHIC.Comment

6 BBQ Wines + Pairings for Summer

Allisun Groat has once again provided us with six amazing wines at a very reasonable price. Plus they’re perfectly suited for BBQ Wine pairings and summer favorites. France kicks it off with a French Beaujolais, a BiotifulFOX which is a French certified biodynamic/organic and a Pinot Blanc from Alsace. Allisun heads south to Italy for a favorite Cuvée Rosé Prosecco and then back to the USA for a RouteStock Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa then finishes with an Arista Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California! Cheers to Summer Wines by the Grill!

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterMay 19, 2020Allisun Groat, Wilson Daniels, Jeio by Bisol Cuvée Rosé Prosecco, Italy, Chateau du Moulin-à-Vent Couvent des Thorins Beaujolais, France, BiotifulFOX Rouge 2018, Rhone, RouteStock Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California, Arista Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Pierre Sparr Pinot Blanc Alsace, Summer Wine Tips, BBQ Wine TipsComment

4 Zippy White Wines to Brighten Up Your Quarantine

Allisun Groat is truly an expert regarding all wine-related tips. “We all need a little boost to bring us fully into Spring…or is it summer, yet? I myself love high acid, bright white wines from all over Europe — here are four that have history, pedigree, and are straight-up delicious.”

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterApril 29, 2020Allisun Groat, Buglioni “Il Disperato” Bianco, Veneto, Italy, Wine Tipster, Bright White European Wines, Royal Tokaji “The Oddity” Dry Furmint, Hungary, Arnaldo Caprai Grecante, Montefalco, Umbria, Feudo Montoni Grillo, Sicily, WILSON DANIELSComment

Spell Estate Wine 2018 Vintage

Due to this new normal, we are all navigating, we have extended our spring release special pricing through the end of April to ensure that all our customers are well stocked for much needed evenings of enjoyment and relaxation.

The 2018 vintage at Spell Estate Wine brought excellent growing conditions that returned the region to a more normal climate. The weather was consistent and did not have any prolonged periods of extreme heat; this allowed the fruit to stay on the vine for an extended time. - Andrew Berge-Winemaker

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterApril 17, 2020Spell Estate Wines, 2018 Spell Chardonnay - Russian River Valley, 2018 Spell Pinot Noir Nicholes Blend Sonoma County, Wine Tips, Andrew Berge, Bill & Tiki Spell, Spell EstateComment

Monster of the Midway

Marty Nopper’s road trip to Chicago via a First Class seat began with a new seatmate with no shoes on and yes…you know….and continued at the Taproom at SHORTFUSE Brewing Company in Shiller Park (Rosemont area), with some suds that included recollections from his childhood; named German Chocolate Cake Stout.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterJanuary 6, 2020Marty Nopper, Marty's Musings of Beer, Monster of the Midway, SHORTFUSE Brewing Company, Shiller Park, Chicago suburb, Thursday Night Drink Fest, IPA Tips, German Chocolate Cake Stout, Kindred SpiritsComment

Champagne Tip from Cindi

Our Schramsberg Vineyard experience and my fav…their Blanc de Noir!

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterDecember 30, 2019Cindi Sutter, Champagne Tasting, Champagne Tips, Schramsberg, Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs, Schramsberg Blanc de Noir, New Years Table TipsComment

5 must drink wines this Christmas

With the range of foods and goodies, we serve at the holidays, it's crucial to pair with versatile wines that complement a wide range of tastes. My go-to? Here are 5 wines that are perfect for your holiday celebrations...