(312) 642-3000
1206 N Wells St
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.904
-87.6347
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
What People Are Saying About House Of Glunz
The Editor
Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch
The Scene – This family-run wine store has been around since the 19th century, making it the oldest in Chicago, possibly the entire country. Three rooms (a main space housing most of the stock, a library-style tasting area and historic museum quarters) filled with wine and associated items attract folks of all sorts. Glunz's staff never comes off as snooty and is always ready to offer assistance. – – The Goods – A celebration of all things lush, but wine is the focus. Though French varietals dominate, plenty of bottles hail from places like California, Spain, Australia…
11/18/02
Old-fashioned wine merchant
by d_lefly
House of Glunz imports huge quantities of cheap French wine for the local liquor chains: that's their bread & butter business. They keep their tiny, antique store because it's a family tradition. Space is tight, selection is limited, quality is very high and sales are frequent. You don't have to be an expert to shop here. Buy what's on sale, then come back and buy a case or two of the best! They have semi-annual tastings, too.
- Pros: quality, price, sales!
- Cons: parking
The Details on House Of Glunz
Know Before You Go:
Monthly themed tastings cost just $25 each and include speakers and samples of snacks like pate. Reservations are required and space is limited
The Extras:
House of Glunz delivers large orders for free and small orders for a nominal fee (depending on the location).
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