WineChannelTV at Whole Foods for Rioja and Opus One Tasting

At close to $200, Opus One is not your everyday wine. So, what do you do if you’ve never tried it and want to get a taste with out cleaning out your wallet? Head to your nearest Whole Foods Market!

I stopped by the Whole Food Market off of North Avenue in Chicago for a delicious Vibrant Rioja Tasting with a good friend, Saurabh Kathuria. The 100% Tempranillo , La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi was the highlight of the group at around $22. It’smooth, burnt cherry, spicebox flavor was just screaming for some paella on the side.

This Whole Foods has 3 floors, a beer bar, wine bar and a few restaurants. I was in heaven!

But, the best part I have yet to get to, the tasting bar. For only $7.50, you could indulge in a taste of that Opus One without breaking the bank. I also found out that you can walk around with your wine glass while shopping; now that’s a fun and cheap date idea!

Take a look at WineChannelTV at Whole Foods to see what this tasting is all about!

Cheers,

JustJess

Jessica Altieri

Jessica Altieri, Sommelier, “America’s Social Wine Ambassador”, is changing the way consumers experience wine with her mantra that, ‘Wine is just a conversation waiting to happen.’