Wine Pairing Made Simple #1

Heinens 402 Center Street, Chardon, Ohio

First in a series of the how's and why's of pairings with wines. Taste and learn why red zinfandel, ports and bubbles pair really well with an array of foods. We will be tasting 3 of each and pairing them with a selection of foods to show how well each go. The cost is $10.

$10.

The “Day of Curiosity” Tasting

Western Reserve Wines 28300 Miles Rd., Solon, OH

Did you know March 23rd is the “Day of Curiosity”? Stop by and join the many who never want to stop learning about wine, by tasting wine. Reinvigorate this innate human trait and satisfy your curiosity as Rick Tanski of Private Reserve hosts a day for the adventurous. (includes a great selection of cheeses and crackers)

$10

Zinfandel, Primitivo Wine Tasting

Cork and Barrel Wine Bar 35800 Detroit Rd., Avon, OH

Try 5 wines from the Primitivo & Zinfandel family at Cork & Barrel Wine Bar's next wine tasting! They will be featuring: Cavaliere D'Oro, Puglia Primitivo Saldo Zinfandel Tenuta Giustin Qvid (Qwid) Primitivo Terra D'Oro Zinfandel Whiplash Zinfandel There will also be an assortment of appetizers for an additional $15 to pair with the wines.…

$20

Sensory Evaluation of Wine Workshop

The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake 4888 North Broadway, Geneva, OH

A hands-on workshop for industry professionals and wine consumers. This two-day, sensory-intensive workshop will leave attendees feeling more confident in identifying production problems as they happen in the cellar. In addition to identifying faults and defects, the workshop will include a wine tasting session. Attendees will expand their knowledge of wine styles and common wine…

$300

Spring Fling Wine Tasting

Western Reserve Wines 28300 Miles Rd., Solon, OH

Ready to spring into April? Open those patios and heat up your grills? Spring has arrived and so have all those beautiful, refreshing wines for the season. Join Betsy Harlor as she presents wines from Tramonte & Sons, story driven, cult wines portfolio.  (includes a great selection of cheeses and crackers)

$10

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Western Reserve Wines 28300 Miles Rd., Solon, OH

As rain in April is critical to the growth and blooming of our Spring flowers in northeast Ohio, it is also the time when bud break and flowering begins in the vineyards. Barbara Kelly of Vanguard Wines will be here rain or shine to show you wines that offer bright, fresh palates and lovely floral…

$10

Behind the Vine Barrel Tasting

Ferrante Winery & Ristorante 5585 North River Rd. W, Geneva, OH

Ferrante Winery and Ristorante, 5585 State Route 307, Geneva; 11am-1pm. Be the first to exclusively sample the newest upcoming wine releases conducted from barrels in the cellar with winemaker Nick Ferrante. The wines will be in their formative stage and starting to show the qualities imparted by French oak barrels. Small plates will be provided.…

$25

Book Release/Signing – Magic in a Bottle – The Untold Story of Arnie Esterer and Markko Vineyard

Markko Vineyard 4500 South Ridge Road, Conneaut, OH

Come join us for the celebration of the publication and release of the book “Magic in a Bottle: The Untold Story of Arnie Esterer and Markko Vineyard”. Meet the author, Clifford Annis, and the winemaker, Arnie Esterer, at Markko Vineyard’s 51st Founder’s Day event. The book will be available for purchase and Arnie and Cliff…

Free