GEJA’S CAFÉ Celebrates “The Wines from Down Under” in March & April

Hours for Geja’s Café are:  Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m. to 11:00; Saturday, 4 p.m. to 11:30; and Sunday, 4:00 to 9:30 p.m.  Valet parking is available.  For reservations and information on the “The Wines Down Under” Wine Festival, please call 773-281-9101 or visit us online at www.gejascafe.com.  Guests of Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, will enjoy the exciting wines of Australia during the “The Wines Down Under” Wine Festival. 

“Over the last decade, Australia has stepped out of its comfort zone by not only experimenting with but successfully producing a variety of worldly grapes. They’re growing grapes once never thought possible and doing it well!  Our two month celebration of Australia’s bold efforts and success will feature classic Australian varieties in addition to some newcomers such as Vermintino, Tempranillo and even sparkling Shiraz. It’s always exciting to showcase and introduce wine drinkers to something fresh. Something inspiring and off the beaten path” says Blake Farnsworth, Geja’s Wine Buyer.

Throughout March and April, Geja’s wine list will feature an extended selection of Australian wines available both by the glass and the bottle at low promotional prices.

Among the featured wines will be:                                                                                                                                                             
Frisk “Prickly” Sparkling Riesling N/V      6.75   32.00
Yalumba “Y Series” Vermintino 2011     9.00   34.00
Plantagenet “Hazard Hill” Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2012     9.00   34.00
Robert Oatley Vineyards Chardonnay 2011      8.00   30.00    

Reds
The Chook Sparkling Shiraz    10.00   48.00
Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz/Viognier N/V   2012    12.50   48.00   
Misfit Wine Co. Tempranillo/Shiraz 2008     8.50    32.00
Saltram Estates Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2012    11.25    43.00

Known for romantic fondue dining—food one prepares and shares—and an extensive list of moderately priced wines, Geja’s features over 20 combinations of fondue entrees in addition to traditional cheese fondue and flaming chocolate dessert fondue.  A cozy wine cellar atmosphere, private booths and candlelight contribute to its intimate surroundings, with live flamenco and classical guitarists performing nightly to enhance the ambiance