Beginner wine tasting with Alicia Barrett

We are back with our Beginner Wine Tasting for all the wine lovers, from those who just enjoy a glass of wine from time to time to those who have grown to be specialists !

As the sun sets, enjoy the summer weather that’s slowly settling into our backyard with a nice glass of wine.

The evening will begin with a complimentary welcome cocktail, followed by a brief presentation by sommelière Alicia Barrett on the featured wines with suggestions on how to taste them. Guests will then have the chance to visit different stations, where they’ll enjoy tasting pours of a variety of excellent—yet approchable—French wines, as well as beats by DJ Frankie French!

About Alicia Barrett

**Alicia Barrett’**s passion for wine began after a transformative trip to Burgundy, inspiring her to pursue a deep dive into the world of wine education. She holds the prestigious WSET Diploma, a qualification earned by only a select group of wine professionals globally. Alicia serves as the wine educator for Binny’s Beverage Depot in Illinois, where she leads educational programs for both staff and customers across 45 locations. She is also an educator for the U.S. Champagne Bureau and conducts wine tastings for the Alliance Française. Previously, Alicia worked as a sommelier at the InterContinental Hotel-Chicago. When not immersed in the world of wine, Alicia enjoys exploring new culinary experiences, traveling, and living in the city.