Catholic Charities to host 'd'Vine Affair' fundraiser

CHICAGO (WLS) -- For more than 97 years, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago has been helping people in need. Every year, the not-for-profit agency helps more than a million people in Cook and Lake counties without regard to religious, ethnic or economic background.

On Sunday, Jan. 25, Catholic Charities is inviting everyone to a fun wine and beer tasting event. The 14th Annual d'Vine Affair raises funds for the charity.

John Ryan, chief of staff of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, and Anthony Norkus, craft and specialty import brand manager with Louis Glunz Beer, Inc., came into our studio to tell us about the fundraiser and to share craft beer and food pairing tips.

d'Vine Affair

Sunday, Jan. 25

2-6 p.m.

Union League Club of Chicago

65 W. Jackson, Chicago

Tickets: $125

Buy online here on Saturday or at the door on Sunday.

Anthony's tips for beer/food pairings:

Beer: 5 Rabbit, 5 Lizard

Food: Herbed cheese

Beer: Manneken Brussel, Chimay Blue

Food: French Morbbier cheese or chocolate truffles

Beer: Arcadia Ales, Cereal Killer

Food: Stilton cheese or rich dessert like flourless chocolate cake

Beer: Grand Teton, Black Cherry Soda

Food: Chocolates