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House Of Glunz

1206 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 642-3000
5 star rating based on 3 reviews

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Mon-Fri 9am-8pm Sat 9am-7pm Sun 2pm-5pm  
Status: Opens in 43 minutes  
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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 and Germany, too. In an attempt to dissuade wine snobbery, carefully selected vintages can be found for as little as $4.99 or as much as $600. Bottles are opened regularly for customers to taste, particularly on weekends. Specialty beer... more
Posted by Citysearch on August 21, 2007

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Historic wine shop that boasts top-notch vintages and superlative customer service in Old Town.
Posted by Citysearch on April 10, 2007

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House of Glunz delivers large orders for free and small orders for a nominal fee (depending on the location).
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Monthly themed tastings cost just $25 each and include speakers and samples of snacks like pate. Reservations are required and space is limited
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Historic wine shop that boasts top-notch vintages and superlative customer service in Old Town.

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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... more
Posted by Jennifer Olvera on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 29, 2004)

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Not only is this Chicago's oldest wine shop, but it's also the oldest in the Midwest, with an inventory of 1,500 wines dating back to 1811. The shop periodically cracks open a few of its vintage wines for special wine-tasting events, but not all the selections here are rare or expensive. There's a stock of modern wines from California and Europe, and the knowledgeable owners are able to steer... more
Posted by frommers on March 25, 2007

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One of the oldest businesses in Chicago by William K. at InsiderPages

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This was opened in the 1800's and was one of the first liquor stores in Chicago. They imported all kinds of German beer and foreign wines. Now they specialize in wine- they have one of the most amazing selections you will ever see. They also have some cold beer, including the VERY hard to find but very good Augustiner beer from Munich.

PROS: Unbeatable selection
CONS: Can be expensive....but... more
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 18, 2005)

Old-fashioned wine merchant

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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! ... more
Posted by d_lefly on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 17, 2002)
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