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WHAT SETS US APART

We have two distinct experiences...
conveniently located next door
to each other.​

The Reserve List is a 5,000 square foot emporium featuring all major varietals of wine, a huge selection of popular as well as hard-to-get distilled spirits and over 300 craft beers.

THE TASTING DEN

The Tasting Den is an intimate tasting room and event space designed for you to drop by and enjoy a tasting of unique wines, learn how to make cool new cocktails or have a place to bring your friends, your work group, book club or host a private dinner. We have the facility, the drinks and the people to make your experience distinctive and turnkey. You invite the people and we do the rest!

THE TEAM

Our management team is experienced
in food, wine and hospitality!

John
Leeson

Owner & CEO (Chief Experience Officer)

John jumped from a successful corporate career to chase his lifelong passion for wines and fine spirits. His extensive global travels offer unique insights. John is hands-on and loves to make sure that his customers leave with a smile on their face!

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Richard Marmulstein

Manager of Hospitality

Similar to John, Richard left the corporate world (a member of the Chicago Board of Trade) to be in the hospitality business. As a successful owner of a locally acclaimed fine dining restaurant prior to The Reserve List, Richard knows how to pair wines with any dinner! He welcomes the opportunity to help plan great parties or just match the right wine for any occasion.

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Marcos Allard

Spirit and Craft Beer Expert

Hailing from Oaxaca and Jalisco Mexico, Marcos has a gift for matching your taste profile to the perfect bottle! Be it Tequila, Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch, or the latest craft beer, he is an expert at finding exactly what works for you. If you want to try something new, Marcos will steer you in the right direction.

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I stopped in looking for a brand of tequila that I couldn’t find & they special ordered it. They also recommended other great brands I should check out.

- ANTHONY RINALDO