Wine Education

An Educated Customer is Our Best Customer

Life is too short to drink cheap wine

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This old German adage essentially sums up our philosophy. It’s not the lowest price, but the consideration of your personal preferences and needs, that ultimately determines your satisfaction with a wine. Pantheon Wine Shoppe elevates your wine exploration experience to one of pleasure, understanding, practicality and technical confidence. You will no longer be dependent on frequently misleading ratings scores or misinformation.

Our ultimate goal is to bring you to the point where you are selecting your favorite wines with confidence and panache, whether at home or in a restaurant.

Pantheon’s extensive wine education offerings range from intimate private tutorials to group sessions to elaborate culinary extravaganzas with famous luminaries of the wine world. The venues vary from the private Sans Souci Tasting Salon, to customers’ homes to fine restaurants such as Carlos in Highland Park, IL. Social groups, charities and corporations frequently request the fascinating wine illuminations by Johnson for special events.

To book a special wine tasting educational event or seminar please contact us at info@pantheonws.com or call us at (847)498-1414.

Testimonials

For this veteran of various Pantheon wine events, the true magic of a Pantheon WineShoppe tasting with the guidance of Johnson Ho lies not simply in the wines themselves, but in the “incidentals:” the light fare that Johnson seemingly casually pairs with the wines and the feeling of being let in on a secret in the form of the rising wine stars Johnson so obviously delights in uncovering from around the world with a great sense of value. The result is a wonderfully

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complex combination of routinely fabulous wines, small culinary surprises and a real appreciation of the relationship between wine and dine. Plus, with his commitment to proper pronunciations, friends and I can proudly declare that we are learning to speak fluent “Johnson.”

John Mullin

Writer, Chicago Tribune

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.


	Wine Education An Educated Customer is Our Best Customer Life is too short to drink cheap wine Click to enlarge This old German adage essentially sums up our philosophy. It’s not the lowest price, but the consideration of your personal preferences and needs, that ultimately determines your satisfaction with a wine. Pantheon Wine Shoppe elevates your wine exploration experience to one of pleasure, understanding, practicality and technical confidence. You will no longer be dependent on frequently misleading ratings scores or misinformation. Our ultimate goal is to bring you to the point where you are selecting your favorite wines with confidence and panache, whether at home or in a restaurant. Pantheon’s extensive wine education offerings range from intimate private tutorials to group sessions to elaborate culinary extravaganzas with famous luminaries of the wine world. The venues vary from the private Sans Souci Tasting Salon, to customers’ homes to fine restaurants such as Carlos in Highland Park, IL. Social groups, charities and corporations frequently request the fascinating wine illuminations by Johnson for special events. To book a special wine tasting educational event or seminar please contact us at info@pantheonws.com or call us at (847)498-1414. Testimonials For this veteran of various Pantheon wine events, the true magic of a Pantheon WineShoppe tasting with the guidance of Johnson Ho lies not simply in the wines themselves, but in the “incidentals:” the light fare that Johnson seemingly casually pairs with the wines and the feeling of being let in on a secret in the form of the rising wine stars Johnson so obviously delights in uncovering from around the world with a great sense of value. The result is a wonderfully Click to Enlarge complex combination of routinely fabulous wines, small culinary surprises and a real appreciation of the relationship between wine and dine. Plus, with his commitment to proper pronunciations, friends and I can proudly declare that we are learning to speak fluent “Johnson.” John Mullin Writer, Chicago Tribune	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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