Vrai Amour is a small Lincoln Park gourmet shop featuring artisanal selections of wine and cheese. Tucked away near DePaul University, father and son owners David and Matt Somsky extend a warm welcome to customers looking for a simplified wine buying experience in a relaxing, friendly atmosphere. Keep an eye out for their weekly wine and beer tastings, as well as food and wine pairing recommendations.

Gift Boxes Are Here!

Vrai Amour is now able to ship wine through FedEx. For questions, please contact us at 773-549-9740.

New Christmas Beers Are Here!


Wine Tastings

11/13 Wines from Australia. Tasting starts at 5:30 and is FREE!

11/20 Wines from Spain. Tasting starts at 5:30 and is FREE!

11/21 Wines from the Pacific Northwest. Tasting starts at 5:30 and is FREE!

12/4 Wines from Around the World. Tasting starts at 5:30 and is FREE!

12/6 Wines from Around the World. Tasting starts at 2:00 and is FREE!

Beer Tastings

12/11 Vrai Amour is hosting an amazing Bell's beer tasting with Jim O'Connor from Bell's. Come check out the line and enjoy some terrific stouts and other fine beers. The tasting is FREE! Beers start pouring at 6:00.

12/18 Come celebrate the Holidays at Vrai Amour while tasting amazing Christmas Ales with Jon from Glunz Beer. The beer starts flowing at 6:30 and is FREE! Bring your friends and loved ones!