Chicago is a city for beer and whiskey fonder people but the wine lovers are also there. There might not be a big part of wine produced around Chicago, but there are some wonderful retail stores that can help you appreciate and enjoy finer vintages.  

Here is the list of our picks for the 5 best wine retailers in Chicago.

Flickinger Wines

Flickinger Wines is a retailer of fine and rare wines created for buyers who enjoy older wines. They feature the wines that are not available at the local retailers. They stock their old vintages of the world’s greatest and rare wines in the temperature-controlled cellar. They buy wines from various sources including customers who want to reallocate their cellars to different types of wines, cutback their collections, or simply leverage from the market. They only accept the wines that are optimally stored and all the bottles are examined for its condition. Flickering Wines is on the top of the market due to their strategy of low margins and quick turnover. The staff helps their newer customers who are in the process of building their cellars to know what they like.

1600 South Stewart Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

The House of Glunz

The House of Glunz has been around for more than 125 years. They uniquely select and curate the best wines and spirits at their best value. They always look for specialty wines and sought-after vintages. Their collection of newer and vintage wines never fails to impress the customers. They also run wine classes throughout the week and free tasting every Saturday. The proprietors Barbara Glunz and Christopher Donovan are proud as they are the oldest wine retail store in Chicago, still owned by the same family. In their 129th year of serving, they have been recognized by Chicago Magazine as The Best Wine Store in Chicago.

1206 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Perman Wine Selections

Perman Wine Selections is owned by Craig Perman. He opened this store in 2007, with a focus on serving the customers by welcoming and relaxing place to buy the finest wines. This store is often mistaken by its appearance. The store is not full with hundreds of wine bottles. The shelves look almost empty. They only pick the wines to suit their customers in small batches. Their wines are not at all expensive. They send recommendations from their weekly newsletter and even if you cannot make it to the store, they deliver for you.

802 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

Printers Row Wine Shop

Printers Row Wine Shop established in 2004, is well known for its bucolic charm and the selection of wine, craft brews and small-batch spirits. It is the best place to visit on Fridays when they offer free wine tastings between 5 to 8 pm.

719 S. Dearborn Street,

Chicago, IL 60605

Lush Wine and Spirits

Lush Wine and Spirits was introduced in 2006 in university village. It specializes in eclectic wines, eccentric spirits, and rare brews. The well informed and knowledgeable staff guide customer to tasty bottles.

University Village, 1257 S. Halsted St.,

Chicago, IL 60607

So this was all about the 5 best wine retailers in Chicago. You can also read about 5 best wine retailers in Miami here.