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- Wine On Wednesday – Solo Wine Bar
  
  Posted at 6:30 am by Lisa Cavallari
  
  Apr 29th
  This post has been in que for quite some time. My only explanation is that my pictures, for lack of a better word, suck. I wanted to draw more customers in rather than scare them away with my bad lighting and blurry photos. Beyond the pictures that you see, you should know that every Wednesday here in Elgin, Solo offers what they call “Wine Down Wednesdays.” For $10 you get to sample 6-8 wines. They also include wonderful flat breads with salty prosciutto and peppery arugula and goat cheese puffs. The apps and wine change each week.
  
  If you get a chance to talk to the owner and if he happens to also be pouring the wine that evening (lucky you!) then you should ask him any questions you have about the wine. He is extremely knowledgable and eager to talk about his passion for wine. Of course, his French accent might deter your ability to focus on exactly what he is saying the entire time. It’s all good! Keep drinking and smiling and asking more questions.
  
  Let me know what you think of Solo if you go and heck, let me know! I’d love to go with you.
  
  Solo
  
  13 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL
  
  http://www.soloelgin.com
  
  Cheers my dears!
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- Wine On Wednesday – Apothic Crush
  
  Posted at 7:00 am by Lisa Cavallari
  
  Apr 22nd
  Book club met last Sunday and there were two wines that stood out. Actually, this book club is really turning into a wine club in disguise. No arguments here. Since the weather has turned chilly, I’ll start with the red this week. I’ve mentioned Apothic Red before, but have you tried another wine from this family called Apothic Crush? I am certainly crushing on this one! It’s a blend of Petite Sirah and Pinot Noir. You can taste lots of juicy red fruits with some salty caramel and chocolate which gives it a very smooth finish. This wine is a limited release so buy it while you still can. It sells for about $8.99 at Binny’s and Woodman’s.
  
  Instead of providing just the tasting notes, I am attaching a new rating to each wine. This doesn’t mean much since everyone is different and my impression is less than expert. Still, I think it would help so that you can see how enthusiastic or disenchanted you might be over each wine. I gave this wine 🍷🍷🍷🍷 .
  
  So here’s a breakdown for each rating:
  
  🍷 – wouldn’t try this wine again
  
  🍷🍷 – drink one glass and switch to something else
  
  🍷🍷🍷 – overall fairly good taste, but lacking a smooth finish or something might be slightly off
  
  🍷🍷🍷🍷- exceptionally smooth and consistent after drinking more than one glass
  
  Cheers my dears!
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- Wine On Wednesday- Worst Wine
  
  Posted at 7:00 am by Lisa Cavallari
  
  Apr 8th
  When W.O.W. started a lot of you commented on your favorite wines. Now it’s time to bring forth the worst. Let it all out!
  
  This decision was tough, but I think I can safely say that Trader Joe’s Two Buck Chuck tops my undrinkable list. It was an awesome wine fresh out of college with limited funds and a palette that couldn’t distinguish between an okay wine and a superb one. I even admit that a couple of years ago, I still drank the Cabernet during the weeknight every so often. You might even see a bottle or two still lingering in my kitchen because I use them to cook with even though I know you should never cook with a wine that you wouldn’t normally drink. 😉 Do as I say, not as I do. Guilty.
  
  In terms of a general wine(s) that I avoid, Pinot Grigio and Chianti tie. Both have a flat taste. I love oakey whites and fruity, robust reds that give you a pop of flavor instead.
  
  Your turn. Go!
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- Wine On Wednesday Zinfandel
  
  Posted at 9:20 am by Lisa Cavallari
  
  Apr 1st
  Did anyone feel the earthquake just north of us last Wednesday? I think it is only fitting that this wine take the wine of the week because Earthquake Zinfandel is extraordinary. It’s robust, fruity and a little spicy with a loamy finish. We ordered a bottle with a good friend one evening and sip after sip, this wine proved to be delicious throughout the entire meal. The winery that produces it also makes 7 Deadly Zins. The story behind the name of the wine came from the fact that the vines were planted in the Lodi region the same year as San Francisco’s great earthquake of 1906. For about $24 you can find this at Binny’s or many other local wine retailers. Drink a glass today to appease the earthquake gods, you won’t regret it.
  
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