Chocolate & Wine Tasting at Union Station

The Exhibit: From rainforest treasure to luscious treatÂÂ-immerse yourself in the story of chocolate. YouÂÂ'll begin in the rainforest with the unique cacao tree whose seeds started it all. Visit the ancient Maya civilization of Central America and discover what chocolate meant nearly 1,500 years ago. Then travel forward in time and northward to the Aztec civilization of 16th-century Mexico, where cacao seeds were so valuable they were used as money. Discover chocolateÂÂ's introduction into the upper classes of European society and its transformation into a mass-produced world commodity. Chocolate will engage your senses and reveal facets of this sumptuous sweet that youÂÂ've never thought about before. YouÂÂ'll explore the plant, the products, and the culture of chocolate through the lenses of science, history, and popular culture. Chocolate and its national tour were developed by The Field Museum, Chicago Chocolate and Wine Tastings: Whether itÂÂ's Ladies Night Out or Date Night, join us for a special evening focused on chocolate and wine! Take a leisurely tour of the exhibit and then gather in Sprint Festival Plaza for a little wine and a little chocolate. Sample Banfi Brachetto D'Acqui Rosa Regale and discover how it pairs with some delectable chocolate treats. Tickets are $25 and may be ordered online at chocolate.unionstation.org or by calling (816) 460-2020 Tickets should be purchased in advance because availability for special events is limited.