CLEVELAND, Ohio – Flight wine bar in Cleveland's Gordon Square neighborhood has a Rose tasting coming up, a Mother's Day event is planned at Royal Park Fine Wines, and Rozi's Wine House will host winemaker Michael Pozzan with free samples. Deadline to send info on events for our wine calendar is Thursday; email me. Most dinners do not include tax and tip. Always check on availability.
April
Wednesday, April 17: Malbec World Day.
Wednesday, April 17: Spice Kitchen + Bar's monthly Wine Wednesday Dinner Series celebrates wines of the Loire Valley 6:30-9:30 p.m. The five-course meal will pair half-glasses of wine. Cost is $115. It's at 5800 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday, April 17: North Coast Wine Club will feature Sangiovese for its monthly tasting 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $20. The event is open to members and guests of members. It's at 30700 Bainbridge Road, Solon.
Wednesday, April 17: The Wine Spot will hold a tasting of Artisan Collection Wines with owner Florencio Navarro 6-8 p.m. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Thursday, April 18: Heinen's will hold an Easter Rosé Wine Social at 5:30 p.m. Sample a few Roses. Cost is $15. It's at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, April 18: West Shore Wine Co. will feature wines that pair with Easter dinner 6-8 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes six wines and food. It's at 21629 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River. Call 216-712-6400 to reserve a spot.
Thursday, April 18: Tri-C's Hospitality Management Center will hold a six-course Spring Wine Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $45; proceeds benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association. It's at 180 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday April 18: Western Reserve Wines' monthly Pop-Up tasting will feature Thomas Fogarty Wines with Thomas Fogarty 5-7 p.m. No reservations necessary for the “walk-about” style tasting, but call if you have a group. Cost is $25. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon. Call 440-498-WINE (9463).
Friday, April 19: The Olde Wine Cellar will feature Cabmania at 5 p.m. Cost is $15 and includes samples, tasting notes and cheese. It's at 7932 Main St., Olmsted Falls. Call 440-427-1222.
Saturday, April 20: West Shore Wine Co. will feature wines that pair with Easter dinner 3-6 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes six wines and food. It's at 21629 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River. Call 216-712-6400 to reserve a spot.
Saturday, April 20: The Pro Football Hall of Fame will hold the first Local Wine and Maker Expo 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The maker tent area is free, but tasting tickets (wine, beer, mead) are $45. It's at 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton.
Saturday, April 20: The Olde Wine Cellar will feature Cabmania at 11 a.m. Cost is $15 and includes samples, tasting notes and cheese. It's at 7932 Main St., Olmsted Falls. Call 440-427-1222.
Saturday, April 20: Western Reserve Wines' regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. will be themed Rosé with Her Sisters & Brothers. Maggie Harrison will guide the tasting of wines suitable to pair with Passover and Easter meals. Cost is $10 and includes nibbles. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon. Call 440-498-WINE (9463).
Monday, April 22: WSET Level 1 courses will be held at The Wine Spot 6-8:30. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Tuesday, April 23: Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern will hold a five-course dinner featuring Justin and Landmark wines at 6:30 p.m. It's at 8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg. To be poured: JNSQ Rose Cru, 2017 Landmark Overlook Chardonnay, 2016 Landmark Overlook Pinot Noir, 2016 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon and 2015 Justin Isosceles.
Wednesday, April 24: WSET Level 1 courses will be held at The Wine Spot 6-8:30. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Thursday, April 25: Heinen’s will hold a Malbec Wine Social at 5:30 p.m. Sip a variety of Malbecs from around the world. Cost is $15. It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, April 25: Vine n Hop will hold Distilling: Legalities, Ingredients & Equipment class 6-8 p.m. Cost is $25. The folks from West Branch Malts & Distillery will discuss how they went from a software company to a malt house and distillery. They will cover licensing, ingredients and equipment. Must be 21 to attend. It's at 1327 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick. Call 330-623-6940.
Friday, April 26: The Olde Wine Cellar will feature Pinotmania at 5 p.m. Cost is $15 and includes samples, tasting notes and cheese. It's at 7932 Main St., Olmsted Falls. Call 440-427-1222.
Friday, April 26: The fifth annual Taste of Italy is scheduled at a private home on the shores of Lake Erie in Avon Lake. The fundraiser benefits Lorain County Free Clinic, which provides access to health care for the under-served. Cost is $125. Includes wine tastings, heavy hors d'oeuvres, live music and valet parking. Go to lcfreeclinic.org.
Friday, April 26: Heinen's will hold an It's Cool! tasting featuring wines from cool-climate regions at 6 p.m. Cost is $20. It's at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, April 27: The Wine Spot will hold a tasting of natural and organic wines 5-8 p.m. with WineCraft. It’s at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Saturday, April 27: The Olde Wine Cellar will feature Pinotmania at 11 a.m. Cost is $15 and includes samples, tasting notes and cheese. It's at 7932 Main St., Olmsted Falls. Call 440-427-1222.
Saturday, April 27: Western Reserve Wines' regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. will be themed Euro Fine Wines Finds. Tommy Kramarz will guide the tastings of new finds. Cost is $10 and includes nibbles. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon. Call 440-498-WINE (9463).
Saturday, April 27: Vine n Hop will hold a Winemaking 101 class 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $25. Learn how to make wine from kits. Must be 21 to attend. It's at 1327 N. Carpenter Road, Brunswick. Call 330-623-6940.
Monday, April 29: WSET Level 1 courses and exam will be held at The Wine Spot 6-8:30. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Tuesday, April 30: Gervasi Vineyard will hold a steward-led, five-course spring wine-pairing dinner 6-9 p.m. in a private dining room of the Bistro.
Cost is $90. (Price includes food, wine and service charge, and reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable. GV Club members receive $10 discount.) To be poured: Lascito, Velluto, Nebbiolo, Zin Zin and Sognata. It’s at 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.
May
Wednesday, May 1: Flight wine bar will hold Sip Sip Rose, with two tasting sessions 6-7:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m. Cost is $30. Email [email protected] or call 216-400-6867.
Thursday, May 2: Ruth's Chris Steak House will feature The Prisoner Wine Co. in its TasteMaker series at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $110. It's at 200 Public Square, Cleveland. To be poured: The Prisoner, Saldo, Cuttings, Thorn and Blindfold.
Friday, May 3: National Sauvignon Blanc Day.
Friday, May 3: Rozi's Wine House will host winemaker Michael Pozzan and offer free samples 6-8 p.m. It's at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. To be poured: Sailor’s Grave Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Giapoza Cabernet Sauvignon, Annabella red blend, Giapoza Rosé, Annabella Napa Valley Chardonnay and Michael Pozzan Lake County Sauvignon Blanc.
Saturday May 4: Sample upcoming releases from Ferrante Winery's cellar with winemaker Nick Ferrante 11 a.m.-noon. Cost is $25 ($20 for club members). Reservations are required; call Alyssa at 440-466-8466. It’s at 5585 Ohio 307, Geneva.
Thursday, May 9: Vine n Hop will hold a Mead Making 101 class 6-8 p.m. Cost is $25. Learn the basics of making mead. Douglas Shaw, co-founder of Western Reserve Meadery in Cleveland, will guide the class. Must be 21 to attend. Call 330-623-6940.
Sunday May 11: Royal Park Fine Wines will celebrate Mother's Day 5-7 p.m. with a tasting that explores Spanish wine regions. Cost is $25, includes heavy appetizers. Call for reservations, 440-582-8766. It's 12770 Royalton Road, North Royalton. To be poured:
Tarima Mediterraneo, $12.99.
La Cana Albarino, $14.99.
Breca Rose, $12.99.
Juan Gil Monastrell, $17.99.
Petalos de Bierzo, $19.99.
Sierra Cantabria Reserva Unica, $29.99.
Alto Moncayo Veraton Garnacha, $29.99.
Triga, $44.99.
Saturday, May 11: Rozi's Wine House will hold its first Sparkling Wine/Champagne Spectacular 3-6 p.m. Twenty-plus sparklers will be available plus food. Cost is $35. It's at 14900 Detroit Road, Lakewood.
Saturday, May 11: The Wine Spot will hold a Rosé tasting part one 1-4 p.m. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Wednesday, May 15: North Coast Wine Club will feature Rose for its monthly tasting 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $20. The event is open to members and guests of members. It's at 30700 Bainbridge Road, Solon.
Saturday, May 18: The Wine Spot will hold a Rosé tasting part two 1-4 p.m. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Tuesday, May 21: The Wine Spot will hold a vertical tasting of six wines from L'Ecole Ferguson Vineyard of Washington State 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jeff Von Bargen from L'Ecole will guide the side-by-side tasting. Cost is $60 ($50, Wine Spot club members). It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Tuesday, May 21: Tickets go on sale for the fourth annual Crushers Craft Beer and Wine Festival at Sprenger Healthcare Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon. You can buy tickets online or at the Crushers Box Office. For details email [email protected].
Wednesday, May 22: The Wine Spot will hold a tasting of wines from L'Ecole Ferguson Vineyard of Washington State 6:30-8:30 p.m. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Thursday, May 23: Good Samaritan Hunger Center is holding a wine-tasting fundraiser 6-8 p.m. at The Wine Mill. Tickets are $65. Includes wine, appetizers, prizes and more. It's 4964 Akron Cleveland Road, Peninsula.
June
Wednesday, June 12: Spice Kitchen + Bar's monthly Wine Wednesday Dinner Series will focus on the Finger Lakes region of New York 6:30-9:30 p.m. The five-course meal will pair half-glasses of wine. Cost is $115. It's at 5800 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, June 13: Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. will hold a dinner-pairing series 6-8 p.m. Tonight: Dewar's Aged Scotch Dinner. It's at 587 Grant St., Akron.
Saturday, June 15: Sample upcoming releases from Ferrante Winery's cellar with winemaker Nick Ferrante 11 a.m.-noon. Cost is $25 ($20 for club members). Reservations are required; call Alyssa at 440-466-8466. It’s at 5585 Ohio 307, Geneva.
Wednesday, June 19: North Coast Wine Club will feature Sauvignon Blanc for its monthly tasting 6:30-8 p.m. Cost is $20. The event is open to members and guests of members. It's at 30700 Bainbridge Road, Solon.
Thursday, June 20: Ruth's Chris Steak House will feature Duckhorn Vineyards in its TasteMaker series at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $115. It's at 200 Public Square, Cleveland.
July
Saturday, July 13: Sample upcoming releases from Ferrante Winery's cellar with winemaker Nick Ferrante 11 a.m.-noon. Cost is $25 ($20 for club members). Reservations are required; call Alyssa at 440-466-8466. It’s at 5585 Ohio 307, Geneva.
Wednesday, July 24: Spice Kitchen + Bar's monthly Wine Wednesday Dinner Series celebrates Australian wines 6:30-9:30 p.m. The five-course meal will pair half-glasses of wine. Cost is $115. It's at 5800 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, July 27: The fourth annual Crushers Craft Beer and Wine Festival will be held at Sprenger Healthcare Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, May 21, online or at the Crushers Box Office. For details email [email protected].
August
Saturday, Aug. 10: Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. will hold a dinner-pairing series 6-8 p.m. Tonight: Tequila. It's at 587 Grant St., Akron.
Wednesday, Aug. 14: Spice Kitchen + Bar's monthly Wine Wednesday Dinner Series celebrates wines of France's Rhone Valley 6:30-9:30 p.m. The five-course meal will pair half-glasses of wine. Cost is $115. It's at 5800 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, Aug. 22: Ruth's Chris Steak House will feature sparkling wine from Veuve Clicquot in its TasteMaker series at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $120. It's at 200 Public Square, Cleveland.
September
Friday, Sept. 20: Greater Cleveland Aquarium's Adult Swim will feature fall wines 7-10 p.m. Cost is $40 ($30 for aquarium passholders, $20 for designated drivers). Includes light hors d’oeuvres, 20 tasting tickets and souvenir tasting glass. Tastings sell out. It's at 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland.
October
Wednesday, Oct. 9: Spice Kitchen + Bar's monthly Wine Wednesday Dinner Series celebrates wines of Burgundy 6:30-9:30 p.m. The five-course meal will pair half-glasses of wine. Cost is $125. It's at 5800 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, Oct. 10: Ruth's Chris Steak House will feature wine from Caymus in its TasteMaker series at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $110. It's at 200 Public Square, Cleveland.
Saturday, Oct. 26: Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. will hold a dinner-pairing series 6-8 p.m. Tonight: Four Roses Bourbon. It's at 587 Grant St., Akron.
November
Thursday, Nov. 7: Ruth's Chris Steak House will feature Stags' Leap wines in its TasteMaker series at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $115. It's at 200 Public Square, Cleveland.
Thursday, Nov. 21: Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. will hold a dinner-pairing series 6-8 p.m. Tonight: Calling All Bourbon Lovers. It's at 587 Grant St., Akron.
Saturday, Nov. 23: Greater Cleveland Aquarium’s Adult Swim will feature Christmas ales and ciders 7-10 p.m. Cost is $40 ($30 for aquarium passholders, $20 for designated drivers). Includes light hors d’oeuvres, 20 tasting tickets and souvenir tasting glass. Tastings sell out. It’s at 2000 Sycamore St., Cleveland.