Voted “the best wine bar” in Chicago.
Citysearch.com 2005, 2007
“Choose from more than 100 wines by the glass…an intimate, bustling nook filled with fluffy couches…settle in on the second floor for pretty city views”
Cosmopolitan Magazine, May 2007 as one of the Sexiest Places in the World
Honored with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence each year of business 2001-2007
Named by the Reader Restaurant Raters as one of the best restaurants in Chicago
May 2007
Awarded the Best Casual Dining Wine List in America by the National Restaurant Association 2003, 2004
“the idea of wine and cheese is brought to a higher level…space evokes memories of wine-tasting rooms a la Napa Valley. Brick walls, high ceilings, just a comfortable place to be. There’s even a skyline.” Pat Bruno, Chicago Sun Times 04/29/05
“The most romantic bar” in Chicago,
Citysearch.com. 2002, 2006
“favorite place to sample wine in Chicago”
Chicago Tribune Readers Poll 11/16/01
“…offers postcard-perfect views of the Loop skyline.”
Travel Leisure, November, 2001
“sleek, ultra-mod booze emporium offers great skyline views from the upstairs lounge…it delivers the goods…knockout flights of wine and cheese”
Maximum Golf, August 2001
“an intriguing and appealing addition to the West Randolph Strip.”
Chicago Reader, March 21, 2000
“the peacefully warm atmosphere will have you feeling right at home.”
Chicago City Seach.com
“Clearly the most ambitious of the new wine shops.”
Chicago Tribune, March 29, 2000
“this is a perfect place to end the evening…”
Chicago Magazine
Voted one of the Best New Restaurants,
Chicago Magazine, May 2000
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