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Top of the Market – Market Watch Magazine
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Great German Debate – Decanter Magazine
As a great fan of German wines, I have been following the recent correspondence…
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A Loaf of Bread, A Jug of Wine and …Wer ist es? – Outlook Magazine
The idea of merchandising fine vintages with a wine-tasting party is a fairly new one…
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Off With Their Heads – Decanter Magazine
Last year, the Public Prosecutor of Tuscany publicly accused many top estates of illegally blending…
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The Art of Storing Wines
Johnson Ho, owner and founder of Pantheon Wine Shoppe, has been building wine cellars…
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Best Cellars For Wine
Wait a second before you place that wine rack you just bought above the fridge.
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Keeping Their Cool
It was nine years ago, Eric Nixon recalls vividly, that his abiding interest in wine was kindled.
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The Windy City’s Wizard of Wine
Johnson C. Ho has traveled the world in search of the perfect grape…
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The Toast of the Town: Pantheon Wine Society
Wine continues to be a subject that confuses…
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Welcome & Cheers!

Johnson Ho

My name is Johnson Ho. For over 50 years I have traveled more than one million miles around the world to learn the art of fine living with class and culture. My knowledge-driven Chinese upbringing, prestigious German schooling and American scientific education have provided me with the gravitas for a superb appreciation of the epicurean arts. By “standing on the shoulders of the giants of history”, my understanding of nature, nurture and harmony distinguishes my expertise. I dispell wine myths constantly, and provide culturally rich and relevant perspectives to my clients’ wine enlightenment.

Over 30 years ago, I observed how American consumers had to struggle when looking for optimal wine selections in typical liquor stores that lacked real expertise. That inspired me to pioneer many helpful concepts for fine wine retailing. Numerous top publications have featured my innovative techniques since 1978. When I conceived and launched Pantheon Wine Shoppe in 2006, I set the stage for another new genre of wine merchandising: a world class wine selection enhanced by private personal tutorials for serious oenophiles. This personalized approach has proven to be incredibly successful. The brightest and most successful professionals in greater Chicago quickly embraced Pantheon as their favorite wine oasis. It has quickly grown into a quality leader in the market.

For the many wine lovers unable to frequent our shop, we have started recording a series of our wine tasting sessions. They are just like the convivial rendez-vous that top business executives, wealthy socialites and passionate connoisseurs have enjoyed in our salon for years. If you want to add class, culture and confidence to your wine appreciation, our serendipitous wine tasting kits will assist you in identifying your personal preferences. From proper pronunciation to serving advice, our comprehensive programs enlighten, enrich and empower your wine appreciation with cultivated panache. My fascinating insights and often hilarious anecdotes turn each session into true infotainment. Market Watch Magazine recognized this by naming me “The Windy City’s Wizard of Wine” in 2000.

Now you, too, can stand on the shoulders of the giants to explore L’Art de Vivre, the art of fine living, enhanced by La Joie du Vin, the joy of wine.

Come for a taste and leave with a joyous peace of mind.


	Press Pantheon Wine Shoppe Press Top of the Market – Market Watch Magazine read full article Great German Debate – Decanter Magazine As a great fan of German wines, I have been following the recent correspondence… read full article A Loaf of Bread, A Jug of Wine and …Wer ist es? – Outlook Magazine The idea of merchandising fine vintages with a wine-tasting party is a fairly new one… read full article Off With Their Heads – Decanter Magazine Last year, the Public Prosecutor of Tuscany publicly accused many top estates of illegally blending… read full article The Art of Storing Wines Johnson Ho, owner and founder of Pantheon Wine Shoppe, has been building wine cellars… read full article Best Cellars For Wine Wait a second before you place that wine rack you just bought above the fridge. read full article Keeping Their Cool It was nine years ago, Eric Nixon recalls vividly, that his abiding interest in wine was kindled. read full article The Windy City’s Wizard of Wine Johnson C. Ho has traveled the world in search of the perfect grape… read full article The Toast of the Town: Pantheon Wine Society Wine continues to be a subject that confuses… read full article	Welcome & Cheers! My name is Johnson Ho. For over 50 years I have traveled more than one million miles around the world to learn the art of fine living with class and culture. My knowledge-driven Chinese upbringing, prestigious German schooling and American scientific education have provided me with the gravitas for a superb appreciation of the epicurean arts. By “standing on the shoulders of the giants of history”, my understanding of nature, nurture and harmony distinguishes my expertise. I dispell wine myths constantly, and provide culturally rich and relevant perspectives to my clients’ wine enlightenment. Over 30 years ago, I observed how American consumers had to struggle when looking for optimal wine selections in typical liquor stores that lacked real expertise. That inspired me to pioneer many helpful concepts for fine wine retailing. Numerous top publications have featured my innovative techniques since 1978. When I conceived and launched Pantheon Wine Shoppe in 2006, I set the stage for another new genre of wine merchandising: a world class wine selection enhanced by private personal tutorials for serious oenophiles. This personalized approach has proven to be incredibly successful. The brightest and most successful professionals in greater Chicago quickly embraced Pantheon as their favorite wine oasis. It has quickly grown into a quality leader in the market. For the many wine lovers unable to frequent our shop, we have started recording a series of our wine tasting sessions. They are just like the convivial rendez-vous that top business executives, wealthy socialites and passionate connoisseurs have enjoyed in our salon for years. If you want to add class, culture and confidence to your wine appreciation, our serendipitous wine tasting kits will assist you in identifying your personal preferences. From proper pronunciation to serving advice, our comprehensive programs enlighten, enrich and empower your wine appreciation with cultivated panache. My fascinating insights and often hilarious anecdotes turn each session into true infotainment. Market Watch Magazine recognized this by naming me “The Windy City’s Wizard of Wine” in 2000. Now you, too, can stand on the shoulders of the giants to explore L’Art de Vivre, the art of fine living, enhanced by La Joie du Vin, the joy of wine. Come for a taste and leave with a joyous peace of mind.

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