Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Pairings for our Organic Summer Wine Tasting

Our Organic Summer Wine Tasting is on Saturday, June 13th from 12-3! We will have a large selection of organic wines to sample from around the world for free at this fun event.

See our full sampling list below:

Wine and Cheese Pairings

• Neleman Vineyards Organic Sauvignon Blanc Macabeo - Marinated Organic Valley Mozzarella with Organic Italian Herbs

• Domaine Bousquet Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2025 - Sartori Garlic & Herb BellaVitano

• Domini Del Leone Organic Veneto Rosso IGT - Sartori Tomato Basil BellaVitano

• Finca El Molar Organic Bobal 2024 - Kerrygold Aged Cheddar

• Frey Organic Pinot Noir - Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese

• Domaine Bousquet Organic Reserve Chardonnay 2023 - Kerrygold Blarney Cheese

• Christina Organic Orange - Organic Valley Raw Jack Cheese

• Christina Organic Rosé - Organic Valley Raw Mild Cheddar

Wine and Chocolate Pairings

• Pizzolato Organic Italian Spumante Brut Rosé - Endangered Species Raspberry Filled Dark Chocolate

• Pizzolato Organic Moscato Sparkling Wine - Endangered Species Caramel Milk Chocolate

• Domini Del Leone Organic Prosecco DOC Frizzante Col Fondo - Endangered Species Cherries & Dark  Chocolate

We will also have an assortment of gourmet charcuterie crackers and spreads to try.

There's no charge for this event, so be sure to stop by since it should be really fun (and delicious)!

Why Organic Matters for Wines

All of the wines we carry at Pass Health Foods are from organic grapes.  Many people don't realize, but wine grapes are one of the most heavily chemically sprayed crops, so by choosing organic wines you're reducing your pesticide exposure (and making a better choice for the environment). 

Also, we have labeled all of our wines if they are made with no added sulfites, or with low sulfites.  Sulfites are preservatives in wine.  Some people have found that they can have reactions to sulfites, the most common of which are headaches or their skin getting red, and often feel better when they drink wines that don't have added sulfites. 

We also mark our wines by which are vegan.  Some winemakers use animal products in the winemaking process, usually in the fining process.  Winemakers often use egg whites, isinglass (an ingredient from fish bladders), gelatin, or casein to bind to particulates or sediment in the wines.  Our wines will have tags next to all our vegan wines, which is the vast majority (the ones where we can't find a conclusive answer if they use animal products we treat as non-vegan wines). 

We actually have the most comprehensive organic wine section of anywhere nearby, so stop in to see our selection and mark your calendars for our Free Organic Summer Wine Tasting on June 13th from 12-3!

Stop by and see us at 7228 W. College Drive in Palos Heights, we’re open 7 days a week!

Organic Wine Tasting January 7th

We’re sampling 4 great new organic wines on during our Anniversary Sale on January 7th from 11-2 sourced from organic vineyards in Spain and Italy!

Come by to try our new: 

Organic Tempranillo Rosé by Mesta in Spain

 A delicious rosé with rich strawberry flavors and a hint of sweetness.  It pairs well with vegetables, spicy foods, seafood, and white meats.

Organic Montepulciano by Vigna Madre in Italy

Montepulciano is a smooth, full-bodied red with good acidity that’s great for pairing with pizza, pasta, and grilled meats.

Organic Garnacha by Mesta in Spain

A fruit-forward, off-dry, juicy red wine with notes of ripe fruits. It pairs well with spicy meats, spicy veggie curries and stews.

Organic Verdejo by Mesta in Spain

Verdejo is a clean and refreshing dry white wine, similar to pinot grigio but even more crisp.  It pairs well with seafood and spicy foods.

Gluten Free Baking Contest - November 12th

Mark your calendars and dust off your cookbooks, because our Gluten Free Baking Contest is coming up on Saturday, November 12th! It's been on hold the past couple of years, and we're so excited to have it again!

The winning recipe will be published in The Regional News and the First Place Winner will also receive a $50 gift card to our store!

There will also be an Honorable Mention prize and "Kid's Choice" prize of a $25 gift card each, and of course the glory of being the best gluten free baker! The winning recipes will also be featured in our December newsletter. We also will special gift baskets and extra prizes for the winners!

All entries must be accompanied by full recipes and need to be entirely free of gluten.

Cakes, cookies, pies, breads, brownies, bars, muffins, cupcakes, and more!

Entries should also be on disposable plates or platters and can be dropped off between 10:30-11:30 on the day of the contest, and the judging will take place at noon. Entries will be available to sample after the judging, so be sure to come by, it should be a wonderful (and delicious!) time!

We will also have lots of other raffles, prizes, and giveaways that day, so be sure to mark your calendars!

We're at 7228 W. College Drive in Palos Heights.

Feel free to call us at the store if you have any questions at 708-448-9114.

Organic Wine Tasting- July 9th

We’ve had many customers request it, so we will be having another large organic wine tasting at the store on Saturday, July 9th from 11-3. We will be focusing primarily on white and rose wines for summer, but should have a couple reds to sample as well. Please be sure to mark your calendars, it should be a nice time and a good way to taste a variety of organic wines from around the world.

We’re at 7228 W. College Drive in Palos Heights, I hope we see you there!