Geja's Cafe is excited to kick off their 42nd Annual Champagne Festival with a Champagne Tasting event and Champagne Maker Dinner. The legendary restaurant – which recently celebrated 57 years as one of Chicago’s most beloved dining destinations – has been running this three-month celebration of bubbles for over four decades and is excited to bring guests a full 90 days of Gruet Winery this year! The famous New Mexico producer is known for its distinct style. While produced here in the states, it’s made in the same style as French Champagne, each varietal more delicious than the next and a winery that has seen decades of success as one of the best sparkling wines/champagnes in the country. Kicking off the festival are two exciting champagne-focused events, while the remainder of the festival will feature SEVEN of Gruet’s incredible varietals on the menu at Geja’s, now through the end of February.

42nd Annual Champagne Tasting featuring Gruet

Join Geja's Cafe and guest speaker, Jamie Young, Regional Manager for Precept Wine who will present 7 sparkling wines from the Gruet portfolio on Sunday, December 4th for their 42nd Annual Champagne Tasting event. The tasting will begin at 1:00pm. Tickets can be purchased here. 

Founded in 1984, Gruet Winery specializes in Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines. Family owned and run, the New Mexico-based winery produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines with roots originating from Gilbert Gruet’s Champagne house in Bethon, France. More than 25 vintages later, Gruet Winery has achieved unprecedented acclaim and remains a favorite of the nation’s top sommeliers.

Champagne Maker Dinner featuring Gruet

Join Geja's Cafe for what is always the most popular dinner of the year! A Champagne reception starts at 6:30pm followed by dinner at 7:00pm. Tickets are $85/person and includes their popular three-course International Fondue Dinner and bubbles to compliment each course. Tickets can be purchased here.

Geja's Cafe 42nd Annual Champagne Festival begins on Thursday, December 1st and will run through February 28th.