
Get to Know …
Mike Widmaier of Chicago Wine Consulting
What sets your business apart?
There are several things that set us apart from any other wine shop. First, we are a small family business, it’s just my wife, Paula (pictured above), and myself. And sometimes our 10-year-old daughter helps us. Between Paula and myself we have a combined almost 50 years in the wine industry. Everything in our store is hand-selected by us. We have a large selection of great everyday drinkers as well as hard to find rarities. In addition to being a wine shop, we also do private wine cellar management. Both of us are members of the International Society of Appraisers, and can provide customers with USPAP compliant wine appraisals for Insurance, Claims, Estates, and settlements.
Why Glenview?
Because Glenview is our home. We moved into our home in Glenview nine years ago. I’m originally from Palatine and Paula grew up in Elmhurst.
You might be surprised to know …
The oldest bottle of wine in our shop is a 1929 Toro Albala Don PX Gran Reserve Sherry.
What’s your favorite quote or joke?
In regards to wine, what is the only thing a man underestimates the size of? His wine collection!