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Quiet influence, loud wines: Inside RieslingKenner's mission to bring German wine to Chicago

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  Two Chicago-based wine obsessives — neither from the wine or hospitality industry — are on a mission to make America fall for German wine.

The article from the Chicago Tribune dated May 13, 2025, discusses the opening of Rieslingkenner, a new German wine bar and restaurant in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Rieslingkenner, which translates to "Riesling connoisseur," focuses on showcasing a variety of Riesling wines from different regions of Germany, alongside other German varietals. The establishment aims to educate patrons about the versatility and complexity of Riesling, offering tasting flights, wine pairings with traditional German cuisine, and educational events led by sommeliers. The owners, a couple with deep roots in the German wine industry, express their excitement about bringing a piece of their heritage to Chicago and hope to become a hub for wine enthusiasts and those new to German wines alike.

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