20 years ago, Charles Bieler bought a 1965 Cadillac DeVille convertible, painted it pink and drove it across the country to sell Rosé. Back in 1999, the only pink wine most Americans knew of was sweet and came from California. Things are different these days. Rosé is now the hottest wine in the U.S. thanks…
Come for a full day of live music, artist booths, Ohio wine, anddelicious local eats. Free admission; $20 fee for those who wish to purchase a commemorative wine tasting glass and 10 tasting tickets for samples from 10 Ohio wineries that are participating in the event. Stay at our boutique hotel (www.kentstatehotel.com) within walking distance…
Founded in 1979, family-owned and operated Vinifera Imports is the preeminent importer of premium Italian wines in America. With the richest variety of individual wine styles, local climates, and indigenous grape varietals, Italy remains the most climate-diverse wine-growing nation in the world. Sean Brickley, Director of Sales-Sommelier will be hosting. (includes a great selection of…
Mark Your Calendars for the 39th annual STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 2019 at Merritt Estate Winery. June 8th & 9th, 2019 Don't miss 2 days of family fun at the Winery: Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th, 2019. The two-day festival will take place on the estate of Merritt Winery on 2264 King Road in Forestville,…
Did you know there are over 10,000 varieties of wine grapes in the world? However, the number used to make wine commercially is closer to 1,300, narrowed down to about 20 when you look at what most people have in their wine racks. Maggie Harrison, CSW from Vintage Wine Distributor wants to show you some…
Presented by the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council. Local winemakers, brewers and distillers will be popping corks, tapping kegs and pouring spirits under two big tents along the shores of Lake Michigan at the 2nd Annual Makers Trail Festival. Taste the best beers, wines, and spirits of Berrien County, listen to live music and enjoy food…
Enjoy a pairing of upcoming wineries and art surrounded by Heart of Grove City’s unique spin of hot spots and culture. The festival, now in its eight year, repeatedly draws 30,000 wine and art enthusiasts from all over Ohio and beyond. Coverage in magazines such as Columbus Monthly, Columbus Parent, and City Scene Magazine makes…
Enjoy samples of more than 300 internationally acclaimed wines, savory BBQ selections from Cleveland's sauciest restaurants, access for tasty brew samplings at "The Beer Corner," performance by Sunshine Jones and much more! 21 and over please, $60 general admission, $125 VIP admission available. Presented by Giant Eagle, Benefiting Our Lady of the Wayside.
We are staying true to this signature event as we’ve always done for the last 13 years whereby our attendees sample our wines by taste or by the glass, all the wonderful locally-grown-and-produced varietals from The Lake Michigan Shore AVA including 12 Corners, Baroda Founders, Cody Kresta, Cogdal, Contessa, Domaine Berrien, Fenn Valley, Gravity, Hickory…
Dad deserves a special bottle on Father’s Day and Tom Kramarz wants to share some premier wines that will make great gifts and would be perfect for Father's Day celebrations, or all those great summer cookouts. (includes a great selection of cheeses and crackers)
Enjoy a delicious night out at The Osteria with our monthly wine pairing dinners! Reservations are limited 1st Course Fresh House Made Mozzarella stuffed with Roasted Beet Pecan Pesto, Mixed Greens with Herbed Vinaigrette paired with California Chardonnay 2nd Course Fresh House Cured Canadian Salmon, Fresh Dill, Avocado, Crostini paired with Gewurztraminer/Verdelho/Muscat Blend 3rd Course…
Spend the weekend at Sarah's Vineyard celebrating the start of Summer! Celebrate with live music all weekend, local food vendors, and shop artisans all while sipping on your favorite SV wines. Settle in with a set in the outdoor pavilion or bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy music form the lawn area. Rain…
Sip on some wine, grab a bite to eat, shop local vendors, take a shot at local celebrities in the Dunk tank Hot seat, use your skills to win prizes, maybe even take a jump in the bounce house! Live entertainment: Barefoot McCoy 11-2pm & Big Fat Dog Blues Band and 5-8pm All of this…
Summer is finally here and we will be celebrating with a perfect mix of summer sippers for all your warm weather fare. Now’s the time to stock up for your 4th of July weekend. Rick Hetzel, CWS from Wine Trends will be hosting. (includes a great selection of cheeses and crackers)
Explore the five basic tastes to learn how dominant tastes can have a profound effect on the flavors and textures in wine. This exploration will set the stage for a four-part wine and cheese pairing experience during Engage! Cleveland’s Young Professionals Week. The program will be hosted by Susan Myers, publisher of TheWineBuzz. Reservations required.…
We invite you to enjoy an exclusive dining experience in the vineyard. Included is a five-course gourmet meal freshly prepared by our culinary team with wine pairing led by our knowledgeable wine steward. Menu: Mauna Puaa: Steamed Pork Buns with Traditional Dipping Sauce Paired with Passione Poke: Ahi Tuna Shoyu Sauce tossed with Kewpie Maui…
Mary Horn, our guest speaker for this evening, earned an Advanced Sommelier, Level IV certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and is Vice President of Fine Wine Education for Heidelberg/Wine Trends Distributing. Mary is a very an engaging, knowledgeable speaker and is committed to making sure you have a good time as you taste…
June 28th 2019: The Little Birdie Wine Nest + Opal on Pearl + CLE Urban Winery Grab your friends and join Flock Wine & Travel Tours for a fabulous summer night cruising around Cleveland visiting gorgeous area wineries & bars, enjoying delicious flights at each exciting location - all included with your ticket! Guests will…
Stop in anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 and taste a selection of at least 12 of our favorite 2018 Rosés. Rosé consumption in the United States continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the wine market. The 2018 vintage Rosés that we’ve tasted are excellent! Wear your best “pink” and qualify for a door…
