International House of Wine & Cheese

Category:	Wine Store
Address:	11302 US-12, Richmond, IL 60071, USA
Phone:	+1 815-678-2500
Site:	forwinelovers.com
Rating:	4.4
Working:	8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–9PM 7AM–9PM 7AM–6PM

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Rich Kretzschmar

Words can not express what a wonderful facility for presentations that the International House of Wine & Cheese is; especially on Earth Day or 420 as annotated in almanac circles. I say this because tonight I was privileged enough to participate in a marketing and media presentation that offered state of the art technology. In attendance was another guest Elizabeth ~ skilled in the art of real-estate development. The namesake of my grandmother on my fathers side and also that of Queen Elizabeth whos birthmark day was only hours away on the twenty first of April. Wine & Cheese offers an outstanding selection of the finest spirits and various cheeses along with a casino slot machines that were available for us to enjoy. And as Mr. Silverman donned headset goggles to pilot us with an assortment of sketches of a two mast sailing ketch; I could not help to notice on the frames in motion that my virtual reality headset was able to explore. Looking out at the International House sign I could see that the number 8 in the Super 8 marquis was in direct line of sight behind the letter (a) in the word American. As I looked to my right favoring my dominant eye there was Eric a technical associate of Jared Silver. As I turned my VR headset gaze left there was yet another technician also of the name Eric. So just like a ruler which is what the name Eric means I saw a means of measurement in the horizontal row I speak of. A row not unlike the four letters that spell eric within the word American. Suddenly within the VR an alpha numeric association spark was processed by the host cloud and the eighth letter of the alphabet a super 8 or (h) manifested in the foreground of the (a) in American on the International House marquis to read [Ame-rich-an]. Then the slot machine named "Stinking Riches" in the casino gaming area rang to signal a jackpot. Silver coins with George Washington upon them flew out with eagle wings from the North East thereby (EN)riching me with rich(ES) and visions of flowers. I handed a dozen to Liz in 360 degree 3-D. Within this forest of simulated sun light all of us heard the calls of animals such as a Rabbit, a Dragon, and a Rat mating in a frenzy of passion. Together they formed the (Y) shape of a wishbone where the dragon aligned with the flamboyant spine, the rat with the back leg to the left, and a rabbit stepping forward via the right leg road branch, that bone branch having my Kretzschmar namesake upon it. Where at its boot a silver spur was oiled with Aniseed. This made the etchings on the spur glow with a rasa where the roadway names Corkery crossed with Chris and Kretzschmar with Pot GI. Liz was entertained and the simulation geared up as a hundred kilometers north a majestic bird from Johannesburg spoke the Kretzschmar name at ITs beak. I looked up and the display looked up in sync. There an avian wire frame morphed from a Raven into a Rooster with banner text from People magazine declaring Jennifer Aniston the worlds most beautiful woman. What a real estate show I thought and like magic the lily flower before me engaged in conversation with Liz. Thinking that Queen Elizabeth birthday was in bloom I drifted over to pour Liz and I a glass of Cabernet to celebrate the occasion here in Richmond, Illinois. Together we gabbed and sailed away with treasures on board the two mast ~ketch sketch~ floating on a sea of International House red wine. Jared poured more out of the white, smooth & soft Aniseed stars ladle where upon the rippling Cabernet waves that descended we could see what he called our clones. To me and Liz they looked like a giant navel orange with the PPU code 4012 located about 65 light years away in the constellation Taurus. Marketing... I tell you its gotten very clever.

SCA Jauregui

I attended a wine tasting event that took place on the 3rd of October. It was the most amazing experience ever! The variety of international wines they carry is phenomenal. The food served during the event was absolutely delicious and mouthwatering! You could not beat the price! I walked away with a case of a variety of international wines at a great price! Id definitely go back again to any of their future events! VERY PROFESSIONAL!

Nikki Yeager

This place has a huge selection of wines And everything that can go with-it to make a great party. They have an extensive choice of cheeses From all-over. There is also a restaurant in the store that serves some amazing food. If you like breakfast food then you would like that restaurant .

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K-Man S

I was a little disappointed. I went in for cheese (yes they have some) and realized this is just another Wisconsin liquor store. I was hoping I wouldnt have to drive all the way to Mars Cheese Castle anymore. But I do...The lady at the counter was very nice though.

M DDO

This a great place to stop, the people that work here are great, especially Stephanie and Lori! Great selection of spirits and they have been doing an awesome job of building their beer selection. This place is a weekly visit for me!

Kym Krocza

Great selection of wine & spirits with incredible prices! Very large selection of amazing Wisconsin cheeses sausage condiments and has a cigar humidor. Its connected to the American Cafe which serves nice food.

Kakarotto Boom

This is the best place around for cheese and wine. Great prices and selection. Its the only place I go for smoked cheese! Restaurant attached is cozy with homestyle food. Great service and staff for both

Bea M

Our waitress was absolutely awesome!!! The most fastest service around!! A bit pricey though for breakfast food, but really delicious! Would definitely go back again!

Rich Hartwig

This is always an interesting stop on the way to Wisconsin when travelling on Illinois 12. Try the cheese curds!

Henry Chiu

Good place to stop when driving to Wisconsin.A wine shop with multiple selections of good wine and liquor.

Marv Kirschnik

Great restaurant..closes at 3p.m.fine wine and liquor selection..also a cigar boutique..

Robert Kern

To whom this may concern. Some prices are ok. Most slightly higher. Nice selection.

Nancy Wehrhan

Great food and also sells Wisconsin cheese cant ask for better than that!!

Ryan Seick

Great selection of Cheese. The smoked Cheddar is a real crowd pleaser