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 have an option of reserving a flight, cheese board, or both at an additional cost.May 27, 2022  5-7 PMFree, reservations encouraged.Beautiful Rind2211 North Milwaukee AvenueChicago, IL 60647312-300-4535Door 24 Loire Wine TastingThis is another sit-down wine tasting with the folks at Door 24. Tickets are $30.France's Loire Valley Wine Class 6/9 7pm2124 N Damen Avenue1st floor Chicago, IL [email protected] noted, too late, that the Lyric Opera of Chicago had just hosted a wine auction. Lainie and Chip both noted that a wine auction can be a great opportunity to purchase wines that are not readily available in stores while also supporting worthy causes. Finally, we noted that the next episode of No Chalice Required is coming up, focusing on Chardonnay from the West Coast! Available now, download or subscribe today!

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