Winemaker Wednesday Series – Featuring Peter Sturn from Eila Wines

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Date and Time:
Date: 04/23/2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location:
Picnic Wine & Provisions
7301 Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60626


Introducing Our Winemaker Wednesday Series!

A Special Wine Dinner with Peter Sturn of Eila Wines

Join us for an intimate evening featuring Peter Sturn, winemaker at Eila Wines in Willamette Valley, Oregon. This special dinner is part of our new Winemaker Wednesday Series, an evolving experience that showcases exceptional wines, personal connections, engaging storytelling, and thoughtfully curated events. While some evenings may feature food pairings, each event will be a unique opportunity to explore remarkable wines in a welcoming and immersive setting.

Event Details
đź“… Date: April 23, 2025
đź“Ť Location: Picnic Wine & Provisions
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $90 per person ($78 for Wine Club Members)
🔹 Limited to 20 guests (This event will sell out quickly!)
📢 Cancellation Policy: Refunds are not available for cancellations made within 72 hours of the event.

Evening Flow

🍾 6:00 – 6:30 PM | Arrival & Mingling

Champagne & an appetizer board to welcome you

🍷 6:30 PM | Chardonnay & Passed Appetizers

Peter Sturn shares his winemaking journey and pours his featured Chardonnay, paired with passed appetizers

🍽 7:00 PM | Seated Dinner with Pinot Noir Pairings

The main course will be paired with three of Peter’s Pinot Noirs. Dinner

 

🍽 Specially Curated Tasting Menu (subject to seasonal availability and the chef’s selection)

🍴 APPETIZER BOARD & CHAMPAGNE

  • Assorted Cheeses & Charcuterie
  • Spicy Candied Walnuts
  • Orange-Cured Castelvetrano Olives
  • Meyer Lemon Hummus & Persian Cucumber
  • Crackers, Grapes, Pears

🥂 PASSED APPETIZERS (Paired with Chardonnay)

  • Wild Mushroom Tartlets
  • Gruyère Cheese Gougères

🍽 MAIN COURSE (Paired with three Pinot Noirs)

  • Sourdough Bread & Soft Butter with Smoked Sea Salt
  • Salad of Romaine Hearts, Blood Oranges, Pickled Red Onion & Toasted Almonds with Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Orecchiette Pasta with Sweet Italian Sausage, Baby Broccoli & Romano Cheese

🍫 SWEETS

  • Assorted Cookies
  • Spicy Chocolate Bark with Salted Pistachio

Exclusive Wine Perks

đź“Ś Post-Event Wine Discounts:

    • 10% off all featured wines for general attendees
    • 15% off for Wine Club members

Menu provided by our friends at Twilight Kitchen

✨ Secure your spot for this unforgettable night of fine wine, great food, and engaging conversation!

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