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Event Thu Dec 04 2008
It's Bubbly Time!
You might hear the sounds of dueling champagne corks, as both Binny's Lakeview and Sam's Wines & Spirits South Loop host their grand sparkling wine tastings tonight from 5PM - 8PM. Sam's costs $50 ($37.50 for Sam's Rewards card holders), and Binny's costs $60 ($50 for Binny's card holders). Both feature over a hundred sparkling wines from all around the world: Cava from Spain, Prosecco from Italy, sparkling wine from the U.S., and, of course, Champagne from France.
I've been to the Binny's event a couple of times, and it's a lot of fun to sample so many different kinds and figure out which labels you prefer. Plus they'll be offering the expensive stuff, and if that's out of your price range, here's your opportunity to taste what the fuss is all about. It also doesn't hurt that you get a discount on the bubbly you buy that night. One word of advice though: Get there on time, and head straight for the big names like Roederer Cristal and Veuve Clicquot. Those tables tend to be crowded, and the supply is limited, so get it while it's available. The Cook's Brut can wait.
