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Passport to South America: A Wine & Food Pairing with Sommelier Rachel Driver-Speckan of Maverick Beverage Co.!

Saturday, March 14
$89.99

The Journey Awaits…

Trade the Illinois chill for the sun-drenched vineyards of the Southern Hemisphere! Join us for a curated exploration of South American viticulture—a region famous for its bold innovation, high-altitude elegance, and incredible value.

We’ve hand-selected six exceptional wines for the evening:

  • 2 Crisp & Vibrant Whites: Discover the refreshing complexity that defines the coastal and mountain valleys.

  • 4 Robust & Sophisticated Reds: From “hidden gem” value finds to two truly stunning, high-end pours that represent the absolute pinnacle of the region.

An Educational Experience (Without the Stuffiness)

This is a seated, interactive class designed for anyone who loves a good glass of wine. We’ll dive into the “why” and “how” behind each pour in an environment that is as fun as it is informative. Leading the way is the wonderful Rachel Driver-Speckan of Maverick Beverage Company. She’s a brilliant Sommelier who strikes that perfect balance of deep expertise and approachable charm. You’ll leave not just with a favorite new bottle, but with the stories and secrets that make these wines special.

The Perfect Pairing

To highlight the versatility of these wines, we’ll be serving South American-inspired small bites with 4 or 5 of the wines that are specifically designed to make the flavors in your glass sing.

Pro-Tip: Since we are serving small bites, we recommend making a reservation at one of downtown Libertyville’s amazing restaurants to round out your evening, then joining us for the main event!

Why Join Us?

Our wine tastings are high-energy, social, and a total blast. Whether you’re coming with friends or looking to meet fellow wine lovers, this is the ultimate way to spend a Saturday night.

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South American Wine Tasting and Food Pairing
$ 89.99
16 available
Chef
Laura Claude
Date and time
Saturday, March 14
7:00pm -
9:00pm
Location
The Joyful Gourmet
542 N Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Cancellation Policy

If you cannot make your reservation, we do encourage you to attempt to find someone that would enjoy attending. We can only issue a credit for you to attend a future event (6 month expiration). Within 72 hours we are not able to offer a credit as we’ve already incurred food and help costs.

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Laura Claude

Chef Laura has a diverse background in cultural and culinary arts. Born in an Italian and Korean family, she has a degree in accounting. However, early on in her corporate career, she realized her passion for gastronomy which led her to graduate from Kendall College with a culinary art degree. She worked for various establishments including the Primehouse in River North, and was one of the opening team members of the first Virgin Hotel. Her love language is food and she passionately shares her abundance of culinary mastery with her students. Thanks to her diverse background, her depth in food culture knowledge is limitless. She has a dedicated group of followers who do not miss any opportunity to take her exciting and adventurous classes here at The Joyful Gourmet. When she is not teaching, you will find her in her garden or enjoying time with her children.

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