The Burgundy Varietals: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Around the World Wine Tasting
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Saturday, September 27 from 2-5 p.m. in Elmhurst
From full-bodied and spicy to light and elegant; crisp and minerally to rich and buttery; the range of tastes and styles of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay around the world is mind boggling. These grapes and wines take on a myriad of styles and flavors, depending on where and how they are grown and made. Come see for yourself!
Fee: $5.00 for Wine Club members, $10.00 for non-members
***20% off all burgundy varietals on day of tasting***

Oktoberfest Beer Tasting
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Saturday, October 11 from 2-5 p.m. in Elmhurst
Almost every year since 1810, Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The two week festival of eating and drinking, with specially crafted beers which are slightly darker and stronger than lager, attracts almost six million people per year. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em! So here at Sal's Beverage World we're celebrating the occasion with, what else, eating and drinking. Join us for a great selection of beers to taste, including some terrific Oktoberfest brews.
Fee: $5.00 per person

Sal's Annual Grand Tasting
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Friday, October 17 from 6-9 p.m. in Rolling Meadows
Saturday, October 25 from 2-5 p.m. in Elmhurst
Been to Sal’s Annual Grand Tasting before? Think you know what to expect? Maybe not! This year’s event promises to have more exciting wines than ever. With every major wine-growing represented, the diversity will be immense. And the prices? Sal’s lowest wine prices of the year. Don’t miss this opportunity to find some hidden gems at prices you dream about.
Fee:
$5.00 for Wine Club members,
$10.00 for non-members

Wines That Go With Turkey Wine Tasting
Saturday, November 22 from 2-5 p.m. in Rolling Meadows
Don’t take our word for it. This Thanksgiving season taste the wine you’re putting on your holiday table before you buy it. With a variety of red and white wines specially chosen to complement Turkey dinner, you are sure to find the wine that will make your Thanksgiving dinner that much more special. Come taste for yourself!
Fee: $5.00 for Wine Club Members, $10.00 for non-members

Time for Bubbles: Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting
Saturday, December 6 from 2-5 p.m. in Elmhurst
Will this be the year you find a Champagne or sparkling wine which keeps you drinking it all year round, not just for the holidays? No question...there is no better beverage for celebration than a crisp, bubbly wine, but did you know it's often one of the most versatile for pairing with foods, whether light, spicy or fruity? And it's the perfect aperitif before dinner, or the perfect cocktail after dinner. Come check out these bubbles.
Fee: $5.00 for Wine Club members, $10.00 for non-members

Sal's Annual Italian Wine Tasting
Friday, February 20, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. in Rolling Meadows
Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. in Elmhurst
No country boasts more varietals of wine than Italy. And Sal's boasts one of the best selections of Italian wine in Chicago, if not the country. Don't miss this annual event which promises to display the impressive variety of wines from the great wine regions of Italy!
Fee: $5.00 for Wine Club members, $10.00 for non-members

Bordeaux Varietals from Around the World
Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. in Elmhurst
Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world. It's no coincidence that the red wines are made from Cabernet Saubignon, Merlot, and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Franc. It's also no coincidence that the vast majority of wine regions of the world use these red varietals, along wtih white wine varieties, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, to make wines of their own. Here's a unique opportunity to compare the best efforts from all around the world!
Fee: $5.00 for Wine Club members, $10.00 for non-members

2nd Annual Nuevo Latino Wine Tasting
Friday, April 17, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. in Rolling Meadows
Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. in Elmhurst
The wines of Latin-influenced countries - Spain, Chile, Argentina - have more than one thing in common, but one thing stands out: they have wonderfully full-bodied, fruit-driven red wines and crisp, elegant white wines, and many represent outstanding price for their quality and value.
Fee: $5.00 for Wine Club members, $10.00 for non-members

Annual Best of the West Wine Tasting
Saturday, May 30 from 2-5 in Elmhurst
This is Sal's no-holds-barred display of many of the best wines from California, Oregon, and Washington. Full-bodied Cabernets and Merlots; elegant Pinot Noirs of finesse; rich, buttery Chardonnays; and crisp, minerally Sauvignon Blancs, as well as many more unusual varieties, will be presented.
Fee: $5.00 for Wine Club members, $10.00 for non-members

Fire up the Grill! Wine Tasting
Friday, June 19, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. in Rolling Meadows
Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. in Elmhurst
From boldly flavored red to stand up to grilled steak and lamb, to crisp and fruity whites to complement chicken and seafood, to dazzling rosés to wash down farm stand vegetables and potato salad, this tasting aims to fill any wine needs which might arise during the summer months.
Fee: $5.00 for Wine Club members, $10.00 for non-members

Deutschland: Wines of Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Alsace
Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 2-5 p.m. in Elmhurst
For summertime drinking refreshment, no area in the world can top the Germanic regions of Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Alsace. Renowned for white wines with fresh fruit flavors and crisp, sometimes minerally, acidity as well as light, softly styled red wines, they'll have you sprechen sie deutsche!
Fee: $5.00 for Wine Club members, $10.00 for non-members