Wine & Craft Beer

Shop for Wine & Craft Beer in our online store

Pastoral is a mecca for cheese lovers and party hosts alike. The attention paid to quality and craft does not stop at the cheese; the wine and beer selection at Pastoral is carefully chosen to accompany our many styles of cheese as well as the artisanal spirit of our store. The knowledgeable staff at Pastoral is always available to entice your taste buds and educate you about the artisan delights that make the store so unique. One of our specialties is helping you discover the perfect pairing for foods, wines and beers you have selected to ensure that they are well enjoyed together! We aspire to provide the same assistance in our online store.

Wine

At Pastoral, we focus on smaller, estate driven producers that practice environmentally conscious agriculture.

We seek out wineries using sustainable, organic and biodynamic techniques, and those that source grapes from their own vineyards. We want to know that our wines are carefully looked after from vine to bottle.

Our wine selection includes classic expressions of the world's major wine regions and intriguing bottles from exotic locales. We represent popular varietals and exciting blends. From Bordeaux to Mendoza, and Merlot to Bonarda, we believe that exploring wine should be as fun, delicious and enlightening as choosing cheese. Stop by our stores and check out our wine wall; the wines are arranged by body, from lightest to fullest, to mirror the cheeses in the case it will pair well with, from the freshest to the most aged. And our knowledgeable staff is always eager to help you find the perfect pairing.

At Pastoral we believe, in matters of wine and cheese, the total experience is greater than the sum of its parts. We are happy to offer suggestions of cheese, charcuterie and accompaniments to add that extra touch. Visit soon so we can help you put together an impressive and delicious wine and culinary spread.

Craft Beer

The shared history of cheese and beer is the story of a great friendship.

With an ever-refreshing carbonation that plays easily with various cheese textures, Pastoral pays homage to this traditional culinary duo with our wide range of unique beer styles and never-ending quest to find the next perfect pairing.

Our craft beer program focuses on small batch, artisanal beer-making from brewers far and wide. With a solid selection from brewers in our own back yard in Chicago, to the best of American brewers from California to New York, we take pride in showcasing the gems of America’s beer revolution. Our selection wouldn’t be complete, however, without the staples from abroad. We carry European selections from some of the most recognized and renowned brewers as well as small artisan and family operations, who keep age-old brewing traditions alive. Our rotating, seasonal selection of beers reveals the versatility and ease with which beer and cheese can be paired together. Pastoral's staff loves to find great pairings and would love to help you, too!