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December 2009

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free off-site Tasting Saturday

This Saturday Rave Wines will host a free wine tasting at The Great Frame Up, 705 Lake Street in Oak Park from Noon to 4pm.  It’s all part of The Avenue's Vintage Village Fayre.  Take an afternoon break and ask Todd Hess of H2Vino Distributing to pour you a taste of great wine.  You can order wines there and pick them up at Rave Wines at your convenience. 

Holiday 2009!!!

Having a Party?  Have a Gift List?  Rave can help!  From an intimate dinner party to an Open House, from your challenging In-laws to your Office gift list – Rave can take care of your holiday wine needs.  We'll fit your budget with only the best wines that will make you look like a superstar.  Call (708.383.3803) or e-mail.

Take a look at December's Rave Picks.  None over 20 bucks!   click here

New wines arriving weekly.

You knew it – and the Tribune confirms it: Rave Wines is “one of the great neighborhood wine shops in Chicago”

Last Thursday Rave Wines was featured in the Chicago Tribune as one of the great neighborhood wine shops in the Chicago area – and the only “suburban” store listed.  Click here to read the full article.  

Looking for a great wine to treat your palette (or impress a friend)?

The following wines are limited in production and distribution, have a devout following and are heralded the world over as some of the best of the best.  The listed items are just a small sampling of what is available to Rave Wines on a special order basis.  Have a special wine in mind?  Call us and we will work to acquire it for you.  Of course our usual quantity discounts apply.

Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma 2007 $43.50 per bottle

Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma 2007 $48.50 per bottle

Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 $135.00

Littorai Chardonnay "Heintz", Sonoma Coast 2006 $72.50

Calera Pinot Noir "Jensen" 2005 $80.00

Littorai Pinot Noir "Savoy" Anderson Valley 2006 $68.00

Plumpjack Cabernet Estate, Napa 2006 $89.00

Peter Michael Cabernet L'Esprit des Pavots, Sonoma 2005 $105.00

Peter Michael Cabernet Les Pavots, Sonoma 2006 $194.00

Call (708.383.3803) or e-mail your order today to ensure availability. Average 3 day turnaround.

curbside pickup now available

Rave Wines offers curbside pickup.  No time to come in and shop the racks?  No problem.  Call one of our expert Wine Advisors 708.383.3803, place your order and provide payment information   We’ll put it together and load it in your car when you pull up: no parking – no hassle!

december dates to remember

Saturday December 5th - Wine Tasting at the Great Frame Up, 705 Lake Street.  Noon to 4pm.

Saturday December 12th - Wine Tasting in the store 1pm - 5pm

Saturday December 19th - Wine Tasting in the store 1pm - 5pm

Sunday December 20th - special holiday hours Noon - 4pm

Monday December 21st - special holiday hours 10am - 6pm

Christmas Eve - special holiday hours 10am - 4pm

 

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The Holidays are here.  Let us help you plan your party. From an intimate dinner party to an Open House, Rave Wines will handle your wine needs.  We'll fit your budget with only the best wines that will make you look like a superstar.

Did you know Rave Wines is available for private wine tastings?  Let us put our knowledge to work for you.  Groups from 1 to 60, we have done it all!  Limited availability.  Call or e-mail for details.

Not sure what to give the person who has everything?  Of course we have Gift Certificates. 

Tell your friends. Forward this e-mail. Oak Park and River Forest are Rave Nation!

december picks

  • Gonzalo Pastor Tempranillo 2007
  • Chateau Moulin de Roquille 2006
  • Mason Sauvignon Blanc 2007
  • Boomtown Cabernet 2006
  • Paitin Arneis 2008
  • Cooralook Pinot Noir 2008
  • Inkberry Shiraz/Cabernet 2007
  • Mont Marcal Brut Cava 2006
  • La Flor Cabernet 2008
  • Robert Karl Claret 2006
  • Ginglinger Riesling 2008
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events

Saturday Afternoon Off-site Tasting

December 5th, 2009

Noon-4pm.  The Great Frame Up, 705 Lake Street in Oak Park.  Casual.  No charge. more»

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