Cream Wine and Spirits

Cream Wine and Spirits Established 2001. We are a Wine & Spirits Chicago importer and distributor, selling wine, spirits, sa THE 'CREAM OF THE CROP' IN PEOPLE, SERVICE, AND SELECTION.

Established in 2001, Cream Wine & Spirits is a Chicago-based importer and distributor servicing restaurants, bars, clubs and stores in the great State of Illinois. The Cream Team is committed to building strong and sustainable relationships through our high level of service and extensive selection. In our wine, spirits, sake, cider, and beer portfolio, we strive to discover, champion, and help pre

serve singular estates and smaller producers. We enjoy creating and fostering dynamic beverage categories and building community with our collective and clients.

scruffyvermouth is now available in Chicago via cream scruffyvermouth
06/15/2026

scruffyvermouth is now available in Chicago via cream

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Regenerative ViticultureCalifornia to Michigan Panel Discussion featuring...√ Maxx of Stranger Wine Co√ Abe & Kaeley of ...
06/11/2026

Regenerative Viticulture
California to Michigan

Panel Discussion featuring...

√ Maxx of Stranger Wine Co
√ Abe & Kaeley of The Scholium Project/LA River Wine Co

Free w/ RSVP
Discussion begins prompty at 12pm
Location: Easy Does It

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Pineapple Rum Daiquiri - so simple to make with our new Sihhenge Pineapple Rum from South Africa.Ingredients: Sihhenge ...
06/06/2026

Pineapple Rum Daiquiri - so simple to make with our new Sihhenge Pineapple Rum from South Africa.

Ingredients:
Sihhenge Pineapple Rum
Limes
Agave Syrup or Simple Syrup
Pineapple Slice Garnish
Mint Garnish
Ice

Optional: splash of soda water or pineapple flavored sparkling water to dilute it just a bit.

Canned wine is having a moment, and we're here for it.Thrilled to see the Chicago Tribune spotlight the growing canned w...
06/04/2026

Canned wine is having a moment, and we're here for it.

Thrilled to see the Chicago Tribune spotlight the growing canned wine category and include insights from Cream's own Andy Pates, who has been championing the format for years. Long before canned wine became a trend, Andy recognized its potential to bring thoughtfully made wine to more people in more places.

Today's best canned wines are not an alternative to great wine. They are great wine. Portable, sustainable, approachable, and perfect for everything from beach days and boating to concerts, picnics, patios, and spontaneous adventures.

We're proud to champion producers who prove that quality and convenience can happily coexist. Here's to the continued rise of canned wine and to making wine part of more moments, wherever they happen.

Toji & Owner Yuta Abe is coming to Chicago! Yuta Abe is the 6th generation owner and toji of Abe Shuzo, one of Niigata’...
05/26/2026

Toji & Owner Yuta Abe is coming to Chicago!

Yuta Abe is the 6th generation owner and toji of Abe Shuzo, one of Niigata’s most exciting modern breweries.

In 2015, Yuta Abe returned to his hometown of Kashiwazaki City to revive his family brewery with a renewed sense of purpose: to create sake the local community could truly cherish. Today, Abe Shuzo works exclusively with Niigata rice and yeast—much of it sourced from the Kashiwazaki area itself—while collaborating closely with local farmers to help establish the region as a respected source for premium sake rice. Beginning in 2024, the brewery deepened this commitment with the launch of its own agricultural production corporation and rice cultivation program.

Guided by the philosophy “ENJOY FERMENTATION,” Abe Shuzo prioritizes flavor, character, and curiosity over rigid efficiency. Fermentations are stopped not according to alcohol targets alone, but when the team feels the sake has reached its ideal expression, allowing each batch to reflect individuality and nuance. This thoughtful approach has earned Abe Shuzo widespread acclaim, including recognition as the no. 1 ranked brewery in Niigata by Sake Times.

Yuta Abe’s creativity extends well beyond sake production. From crafting cola made from sake lees for non-drinkers to repurposing byproducts into distilled alcohol and agricultural fertilizer, sustainability and innovation are central to the brewery’s identity.

JUNE 1st | 11am
Sake Salon & Tasting at
Please join us to meet Yuta Abe and explore a dynamic lineup of Abe Shuzo’s expressive, boundary-pushing sakes. RSVP required with your Cream salesperson. TRADE ONLY

JUNE 1st | 7pm
Sake + Yakitori Cookout at with

JUNE 2nd: Yuta + + will be bouncing around town. If you can't make the seminar, this is another opportunity to meet Yuta and taste Abe sake.

Meet the makers coming to town for the portfolio tasting. Rodrigo Mendez of is widely regarded as one of the world's t...
05/13/2026

Meet the makers coming to town for the portfolio tasting.

Rodrigo Mendez of is widely regarded as one of the world's top producers of Albariño. His small winery is in Val do Salnés—the most coastal subzone in Rías Baixas. Special and rare bottlings have been secured for his visit and events.

Rita Pintos of Caves São João brings a rare opportunity to explore one of Portugal's most historic cellars. Founded in 1920, the estate is known for both Champagne method sparkling wines and an extraordinary library of aged releases--and we've secured a rarely seen 1996 Cab for her events!

Juanjo Piñol is the 4th generation to run Cellar Piñol in the Catalan highlands of Tarragona (2 hrs SW of Barcelona). From vibrant whites to expressive Garnacha-based reds, Piñol wines reflect the sun-drenched, Mediterranean landscape of Terra Alta—balanced by freshness and acidity. Like the others, special and rare bottlings have been secured for the visit.

Join us in Chicago for an intimate Olé & Obrigado portfolio tasting, spotlighting a focused selection of Spanish and Por...
05/13/2026

Join us in Chicago for an intimate Olé & Obrigado portfolio tasting, spotlighting a focused selection of Spanish and Portuguese producers.

Meet the people behind the bottles, including Rodrigo Méndez, Juanjo Piñol, and Rita Pintos, and explore a lineup that blends sought-after releases with rare, small-production wines.

In addition to the featured producers, we’ll be pouring a curated range of Spanish and Portuguese highlights from the O&O portfolio.

TRADE ONLY-RSVP REQUIRED contact your cream sales rep to register.

11-2pm Wednesday, May 20th

Rare moment, Chicago: a mezcalero is coming to town.Next week we’re honored to welcome Lalo for his very first visit to ...
05/06/2026

Rare moment, Chicago: a mezcalero is coming to town.

Next week we’re honored to welcome Lalo for his very first visit to the United States — and his first time in Chicago. Let’s show him some love.

Taste through his remarkable agave spirits across the city with special pours, stories, and one-of-a-kind private batches made exclusively for each participating location. No two stops are the same.

And yes — the Cream Seminar will feature an even deeper dive into the world behind the bottles.

Cream Seminar is trade only. RSVP required through your Cream rep. Seating is limited.

Address

2501 W. Washington Boulevard
Chicago, IL
60612

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13124211900

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