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A Chicago wine shop in the Wicker Park/Bucktown neighborhood offering a hand-picked selection of great wines, great values, and unpretentious, expert wine advice. |
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1811 W. NORTH AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60622 773-489-C-RAT (773-489-2728) |
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Good People Deserve: GREAT WINE GREAT VALUE GREAT SERVICE |
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HOURS: Mon - Sat 11 - 9 Sunday 12 - 5 |
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Cellar Rat is a Wicker Park/Bucktown wine shop dedicated to providing the neighborhood an alternative to the factory made wines sold at grocery stores, markets, and big box stores. Our selection is focused on small, family owned wineries using natural and traditional techniques. These wines, often priced the same or less than their mass-produced counterparts, offer truly distinct flavor and character. Wine should be a fun part of everyday life--not a discipline for snobs. So our store is friendly, full of humor and great music. We will have organized tastings and events, of course, but also an interesting bottle for you to try any time you drop by. In short, our mission is to sell you great, authentic wine at a fair price and for all of us to enjoy ourselves in the process! |
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Some words from Dean: I have worked in the retail wine trade in Chicago since 1990, most of that time as a buyer for two of Chicago's largest retailers. These positions have taken me to cellars of all the great wine producing regions of France as well as Italy, Australia, California and Oregon. In this time, I've tried to focus on listening to what the customer REALLY wants, then doing my best to put a bottle in their hands that will make them happiest. While I have the knowledge and experience to sell the most expensive wines, I get the most joy from finding great wines at prices people can afford. I sincerely hope I can become your neighborhood "wine guy"! Cheers! Dean Schlabowske a.k.a. "The Cellar Rat" |
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SMALL PRODUCERS OUTSTANDING VALUE PERSONALIZED SERVICE |
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At the Cellar Rat, you will always find incredible bargains and exceptional wines. They're out there and we find them--so you can drink them. We offer frequent themed tastings and dinners, so get on our mailing list to stay informed. Sign up here and specify your interests: biodynamic wines, bargains, and/or the weird and wonderful. We'll keep you informed and (we hope) delighted.
Cellar Rat also offers private wine tastings and classes in our store. We can customize these tastings to fit any theme and budget. Call or email for more info. |
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Check out Dean's bands, the Waco Brothers and Dollar Store. |
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CELLAR RAT WINE SHOP 1811 W. NORTH AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60622 773-489-C-RAT (773-489-2728) |
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THANKS for supporting local businesses and independent producers! Corporate wine may still suck, but smart consumers still rock! |
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