Second Glass’ Wine Riot Returns To Chicago With 250 Wines From Around The World

Wine Riot, a wine-tasting experience unlike any other, is back in Chicago by popular demand. On Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15, wine newbies and wine connoisseurs alike will gather at Chicago’s Venue One (1034 W. Randolph St.) in Fulton Market for an all-access pass to more than 250 wines from all over the world.

Wine Riot combines education and fun by providing guests with an opportunity to learn about wine from every major wine-producing country. Become a win-o by participating in crash courses and interactive booths that are staffed by experts who will offer tips and tricks for conquering the wine world. Guests can also enjoy tunes from a live DJ, photo booths, an Instagram station, postcards, temporary tattoos and more. Attendees can also download the Wine Riot app, which tracks your favorite wines and shows you where to buy them later, arming you with all the tools needed for total wine domination.

Chicago’s very own City Winery will be showcasing many of its wines at the event. As a leader and innovator in urban wine from California and New York, the local winery will host a special crash course on harvesting grapes for fall. Attendees will have a chance to touch and try real wine grapes.

Food vendors include Brix Catering, The Tamale Spaceship, The Slide Ride and Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique. Also, Vita Coco, Krave Jerky and Cypress Grove Cheese will be on-site providing product samples.

The Chicago event will host three, four-hour sessions. Attendees can purchase tickets to the following sessions:

Friday, October 14, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Saturday, October 15, 1 p.m. -5 p.m.

Saturday, October 15, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Admission to Wine Riot is $60. To purchase tickets to Wine Riot Chicago, visit https://my.wineriot.com/event-categories/wineriot/Chicagof-2016/.

About Wine Riot

Wine Riot was founded by Tyler Balliet and Morgan First with the goal of helping you feel more confident so you can buy better wine! Started in 2009, Wine Riot has thrown over 50 events in New York, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, DC and LA! Everything at the Riot is built to help make sure you learn about wine while having a fun time with friends! Wine Riot most recently opened a retail store in Boston’s South End so you can now learn about and try new wines everyday!