Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Wine Goddess opened in Evanston at 702 Main St. in December. Owner Diana Hamann hosts tastings and classes and sells bottles for every price point.
Evanston resident Diana Hamann spent 20 years working in the wine and food business, the last nine as wine director for The Chopping Block cooking school in Chicago. Now she's sharing that expertise at The Wine Goddess, which opened at 702 Main St. in December. Wine can be intimidating, so Hamann is working to make people as comfortable with it as possible. The center of her store resembles a living room with a comfy couch and plush chairs. There's also a play set and craft table so kids can stay entertained while their parents shop and chat. “I want this to be a wine hang, kind of an epicenter," Hamman said. "I want people to come in and sit down on the couch and tell me whether they are a seasoned wine professional or a total newbie. I …
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Looking for something to do without the kids? Check out a wine and chocolate event at WineStyles.
Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it. Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier. Today comes a Valentine’s Day offer from WineStyles. They're hosting a Wine and Chocolate Tasting Event Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event costs $10 admission for Wine Club members and $15 admission for non-members. WineStyles is requesting cash only. “Wine chocolate is a huge event,” said Maggie Noonan, Winestyles storeowner. “We do it a couple of …
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Scenes from a weekly Thursday night wine tasting at Evanston's WineStyles
Dean Noonan eyes his customer expectantly. "Did you like it?" he asks. "What do you think?" Satisfied with the answer, Noonan, owner of WineStyles with his wife Maggie, goes on to explain the wine that was just tasted in great detail. It's a lot to take in, but not to worry. "We organize our wines here by taste," he says, pointing to signs around the shop marked 'smooth,' 'bold,' and 'crisp.' It's mentioned that this seems like a great way for a newcomer to get into wine. "Wine experts appreciate it too," Noonan is quick to point out. Each Thursday night and Saturday afternoon, Noonan offers free wine tastings at his shop. Owner of the shop since 2008, his goal is to make wine accessible - most bottles are under $25. The …
Mindy Hester
7:50 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Welcome Wine Goddess...wishing you much well deserved success. You are a true original!! more ›