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