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

Out with friends for a great New Buffalo dinner at @BentwoodTavern. Pairing up @Argiano1580 Non Confunditur with Lamb Chops (on Special). Love this #SuperTuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese- nice full style, touch of old wor

As usual we have Sunday night Italian-style. Started out by popping open @DonnaFugataWine SurSur Grillo ($22) is fermented and aged in stainless- loaded with fresh stone fruit, herbs, tropical notes, medium ripe acidity, lengthy on the finish. Defini

Picked out all the wines for the #NewBuffaloHarvestAndWineFestival from local Michigan Wineries and we had our selfie station up, plus gave away Walking Meat & Cheese Boards, plus amazing gifts from shops and wineries during our 🍇 Grape Stomping

I’ll be out today representing Bottles Nation and celebrating- we have a booth with grape 🍇 stomping competitions, giveaways from local wineries & shops like @LemonCreekWinery, @DomaineBerrienCellars, The Wine Sellers, @ShadyLaneCellars, a

Sommelier-ing for @BrunswickGroup and showing them some great value wines from around the globe paired up with an Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie board courtesy of @ThePeasantsPantry. Love pairing up @AvinyoCava with triple cream, @MahiWine Sauvigno

Late night after work snack from @FatsosLastStand. Got dem skrimps! Perfectly fried 1/2 lb over fries. Their spicy cocktail sauce is da bomb. If I didn’t have to drive I’d be popping some bubbly 🍾. Definitely a great spot for the late cr

On tap @BeerChurchBrew with Gelfling Essence- an imperial kettle sour with blood orange, lactose, vanilla beans (8.5% ABV) in a 12 Oz tulip. Love the bright sour fruit- it’s refreshing, lack of sweetness is good, with creaminess, and hint of va

Just a little Birthday wine tasting for a client. These babies are all $15 and under. @SeguraViudas @Winery.SchlossGobelsburg @ErnieElsWines @StudioMiraval #TheGuide #PinotNoir, @TommasiWine .
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Finally got that @RoisterChicago Chicken Sandwich. So delicious- double dredged In buttermilk, flour, and cornstarch, fried in canola super firecracker crispy, with paper thin iceberg lettuce, pickles, chamomile mayo, togarashi hot sauce, on a pillow

Drinking some good vino at @ChicagoGourmet- @FrescobaldiVini Castelgiacondo Brunello (1), @FlowersWinery @LeviathanWines #BentonLaneWinery (2), @LouisLatour1797 (3), @WilliamFevre_Chablis @BertrandWines (4), @ErathWines @ChateauSteMichelle @PatzHall

Picked out these Under $15 beauties for a simple 1 hour in-home wine tasting. Start off with a refreshing white like @WitherHills Sauvignon Blanc, move to the delightful @ChateauGassier Esprit Rosé, onto reds with @Apaltagua Pinot Noir, finish

It’s #Burger time! My new fav is at @Paradise_Pup- charbroiled medium to perfection, smothered in @Merkts_Cheese, with onion & pickles, on fresh baked roll. Paired that up with a 2015 Bordeaux- Ch Bellevue Peycharneau. A bit tight still, bu

Latest client Wine Tasting for Autumn. Paired up with our Artisan Cheese & Charcuterie. Nice bottles! @gruetwinery @winery.schlossgobelsburg @allanscottwines @ernieelswines .
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One of the best burgers 🍔 you’ll find in Michigan- this is @NorthShoreInn The Classic, half pounder with American cheese, pickle, onion, on a soft sesame seed bun, plus natural cut fries 🍟 . Fell in love with the @NorthPierBrew 415AM White IP

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.