Wine bar
Unclaimed profileThe Wine Goddess
Evanston, IL · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Wine Goddess is a female-owned wine bar and shop pouring wines by the glass or bottle, with a tasting menu built around specific varietals. Its wine club spans three membership tiers, and the program extends to classes and guided tours. Expect straightforward style descriptors for each pour, from unoaked Chardonnay to peppery Syrah, in a setting that doubles as a neighborhood retail stop.
- What should I order?
- Start with the tasting menu to sample specific varietals. The unoaked Chardonnay delivers green apple and citrus, while the Pinot Noir offers light-bodied cherry and raspberry. If you prefer fuller reds, the Cabernet Sauvignon brings blackberry and cassis.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who appreciate structured education will find value: classes cover Wine 101 through food pairing, and the three-tier club suits different commitment levels. Those interested in exploring regional wines can join the Passport Club or opt for cellar-worthy reds via Stellar Cellar.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Club memberships start at $40 per month for two wines (Wine Goddess Select), $60 for regional red and white (Passport Club), and $100 for two cellar-worthy reds (Stellar Cellar). Individual glass and bottle prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- This is a female-owned neighborhood shop and bar that goes beyond simple retail: it layers a monthly wine club, tasting-menu service, classes taught by Diana and Meaghan, and Wine Goddess Adventures tours.
Beverage categories
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Wine
The wine program is comprehensive: wines by glass or bottle, a tasting menu with varietal descriptors, monthly clubs at three price points, and educational classes. Curated from artisan global producers, it also offers guided tours.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple service formats: by the glass, by the bottle, and a tasting menu featuring specific varietals.
- — Structured education through classes taught by Diana and Meaghan, covering entry-level to food pairing.
- — Tiered wine club with monthly curated selections, offering both value and cellar-worthy options.
Standout selections
- — Unoaked Chardonnay with green apple and citrus notes, crisp and refreshing.
- — Pinot Noir, light-bodied with cherry and raspberry flavors.
- — Cabernet Sauvignon, full-bodied with blackberry and cassis.; Syrah, bold and peppery with dark fruit and smoke.
Pricing: Wine Goddess Select $40/month for two wines; Passport Club $60/month for regional red and white; Stellar Cellar $100/month for two cellar-worthy reds. Glass/bottle prices not listed.
How it sits with the food
Wine classes cover food pairing, and the tasting menu's varietal structure supports matching by style—such as off-dry Riesling with spicy dishes or full-bodied Cabernet with rich meats. Specific food pairings are not detailed.
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