WINE RIVAL (formerly Somm Madness) returns to Chicago on Thursday 9/22. Happening at Venue West (221 N. Paulina St.), the event brings together the nation’s sommelier community and wine aficionados for a blind tasting tournament.

WINE RIVAL creator Adam Sweders joins me to preview this year’s event, and explains why this event… and wine… are for everyone.

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