At Marion Street Cheese Market, we believe in giving our customers an eclectic, unpretentious, and well-rounded (yet off-the-beaten-path) experience with wine. First and foremost, we choose wines that are friendly with what is closest to our hearts—cheese, of course, as well as responsible production. We try to source as many locally, organically or sustainably produced wines as we can. While the “local” part is not that abundant in Illinois, the organic and sustainably farmed part is actually rather simple. Although just a handful of our wines are certified organic, a great majority of winemakers around the world have realized the value of planting, maintaining and harvesting their vineyards in a sustainable manner. The results of their meticulous efforts are evident in nearly every bottle you might pick from our shelves.

Wine is ultimately an experience, and we believe that it’s an experience you build for yourself, with us as guides. We have carefully crafted our selections to pair especially well with cheeses, while also considering what will enhance and be enhanced by foods. And then there are the wines you just might want to sip. We strongly encourage a spirit of adventure when it comes to what’s in the bottle. We won’t tell you what to drink, but we’ll steer you in the right direction.