Author Archives: Craig Perman

Hello and Happy New Year! Well, it is almost 2013 and we are wrapping up a great year here at Perman Wine Selections. What better way to do so than with another rendition of the “6 for $60-Something” Sampler. Never heard of this sampler and want to know what it’s about? Six wines, hand-selected by [...]

Hello and Happy Friday! My holiday gift to you is the single best 6 for $120-Something Sampler I have ever released. It’s the end of the year and that means there are a few deals to be had.  One of my strengths as a taster and buyer is to sort through list of wines that [...]

Hello and Happy Friday! It is time to introduce the newest “6 for $60-Something” Sampler! — Before I do so, it is my civic duty to let you know that a new and very exciting restaurant has opened that you must check out! You remember all those great underground dinners that I would participate in?  [...]

Hello and Happy Friday! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It is the second-to-last Friday of the month and that means it’s time for the latest iteration of the “6 for $120-Something” Sampler. For those unfamiliar with the sampler, each month I choose 6 individual bottles that are standouts from my monthly tastings.  I group [...]

Hello and Happy Friday! It is the last Friday of the month, and that means time for another 6 for $60-Something sampler! Don’t let this scare you, but guess what next month brings?  Thanksgiving!  Yeah, I said it. Since I’ve got your back when it comes to stocking up for the holiday season, this month’s [...]

Hello and Happy Friday! It’s an exciting time to be in the wine business.  From early October through November, tens of thousands of new wines pour into Chicago from all over the world. What that means to you is that one can expect lots of new and exciting arrivals, as well as some good deals [...]