On-the-Go — Windy City Wine Guy | Michael Bottigliero

Dad’s Day brunch went all green- Chilaquiles Verdes courtesy of @blueplatecafe with a side of green tea. Totally delicious and the sauce was bright and limey. I can’t wait to try more of the seasonal menu items. They have baked goods too- I bought a brownie also which was perfect: dense & chocolatey. This cafe is a must stop!

Party was in full swing this weekend as I conducted a French & Italian Birthday #wine tasting. Plus, for extra fun, we added in two Blind Tasting wines!

Let #fathersday begin! @kovaldistillery #bloodymary @rivervalley_mushroomfarm #grilling #dadsday #localbooze #drinklocal #eatlocal

Just got this beauty as a house warming gift from my bro. Damn it’s good stuff! 🥃

Just an amazing dinner @lasirenachicago - thanks to the outstanding staff & menu of @juanmanjuan .
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Excellent #caipirinha (and cocktail list in general), 3 #cheese #empanadas so flaky & delicious you wouldn’t need anything else, coctel de camarão is well worth the trip, la bomba rice English peas/asparagus/smoked cherry tomato/sunny egg- good but needed a touch more fontina, flank #steak & garlic frites- you’ll fall in love with the fries!

Rockin’ out a client #wine tasting paired with @blueplatechicago catering. Contact us for your next #event!

Daily fun can be as simple as a home cooked meal and some local wine (@gravitywinery Pinot Gris). Sautéed carrots & snap peas, shrooms in butter, Dijon chicken breast. Enjoy life and drink it one day at a time! #DrinkLife

Enjoying our first week in New Buffalo with dinner (and brews) downtown @caseys_new_buffalo. Great spot for craft brews, evening drinks, good food. Had the Boom boom wings and goat cheese & beet salad with salmon. Good times!

Got my #espresso and brioche #breakfast sandwich. Breakfast of champions!

I am ready to roll at a #Women & Sparkling #Wine + #Dessert tasting - let’s get it on! 🍾 🍓 🥂 🍫 🍍

Made this Croatian ćevapčići dish (Croatian Lamb sausages in pita with Ajvar Macedonian pepper spread, tomato, onion, potato salad) to pair with Vinarija #Josić Ciconia Nigra Cuvée.
The wine was amazing- a CabFranc/Syrah/Merlot/CabSauv blend full bodied, earthy & floral, light pepper spice, red & black fruit with some raisin quality, acidity, long length.

Hanging with @Winderlea winemaker Bill Sweat and many other small producers like @rocowinery @cdtvineyard @johanvineyards @coleneclemens @yamhillvalleyvineyards here at @401morganmfg for #PinotInTheCity

Rockin out @chicagobeerclassic at @soldier_field and I’m ready for some #beer!

Enjoying @tribeccascubano and it’s outstanding: moist pork, thin ham, spicy sauce, housemade pickles on soft toasted bread. And get the sweet potato fries!

Windy City Wine Guy | Michael Bottigliero

Michael Bottigliero, a Chicago sommelier here to fit your wine needs including corporate events, training, in home wine tastings, bachelorette parties, beverage menu creation and wine cellar management.