CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Crocker Park Wine Festival is slated, Opal on Pearl has a Rosé and chocolate tasting planned, and many other events are set in Greater Cleveland. 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.
July
Through July: Pinstripes will mark its first anniversary by offering a $1 glass of wine (or $1 gelato) to anyone who mentions their anniversary. Offer is limited to one per person per visit. It's at 111 Park Ave., Orange Village, in the Pinecrest development.
Tuesday, July 16: Oberlin Heritage Center will host Vintage & Vintner: A Midsummer Soiree of Wine & History 6-8 p.m. at Matus Winery. Winery owner Bob Matus will talk wine, and OHC executive director Liz Schultz will present a mini-history program on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. Reservations are $30 and includes two glasses of wine (more are available for purchase) and finger foods. The event supports Pat Murphy Endowment for Heritage Preservation. It's at 15674 Gore Orphanage Road, Wakeman.
Wednesday, July 17: Flying Fig will hold an Old World Pinot Noir Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $75. It's at 2523 Market Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday, July 17: Flight Cleveland will hold Bubble Trouble: Canard-Duchêne Champagne 6-8 p.m. Four Champagnes will be served. Cost is $36. For reservations email [email protected] or call 216-400-6867.
Wednesday, July 17: Yard House offers half-off bottles on Wine Wednesdays until 9 p.m. Select by-the-glass wines (three white, three red) will be $5. It's at 160 Union St., Crocker Park in Westlake.
Thursday, July 18: Heinen's will hold a Prosecco Wine Social at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15. It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, July 18: Adega will hold A Summer Uncorked at Adega 4-8 p.m. Every Thursday this summer Adega will feature summer-inspired wine flights and seasonal small plates. It’s at 2017 E. 9th St., Cleveland.
Thursday, July 18: West Shore Wine Co. will feature six classic wines 6-8 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes food. It's at 21629 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River. Call 216-712-6400 to reserve a spot.
Thursday, July 18: Brickstreet Jazz and Wine Festival will be 5-8 p.m. on the grounds of St. Sebastian Church. It takes its name from the warped bricks lining Mull Avenue near the church. Price and details are in the works. Call 330-836-2233. It’s at 476 Mull Ave., Akron.
Friday, July 19: Urban Farmer offers $25 bottles. It’s at 1325 E. 6th St., Cleveland.
Friday, July 19: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will debut Off the Vine, a tasting event pairing food and wine 6-9 p.m. More than 60 wines will be available throughout the historic gardens, complemented by tapas-style offerings from local purveyors. Attendees also can see “FUSED: Garden Gallery of Art & Metal,” an outdoor exhibit inspired by Gertrude Seiberling’s paintings. Cost is $65. It’s at 714 North Portage Path, Akron.
Friday, July 19: National Daiquiri Day.
Friday, July 19: The first day of the Medina Uncorked Wine Festival is 4-9 p.m. Tickets are $25-$50. It’s at Medina County Parks' Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville.
Saturday, July 20: Western Reserve Wines' regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. will be themed July is Hot, and So Are these Wines. Cost is $10 and includes nibbles. Barbara Kelly will guide the tasting from Vanguard Wines portfolio. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
Saturday, July 20: Heinen's will hold California in the Rotunda at 3 p.m. Taste 20 inspired wines from California's best winemaking regions. Cost is $20. It's at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, July 20: Gervasi Vineyard will hold free 30-minute winery tours at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. beginning at The Crush House tasting bar. Gervasi is at 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.
Saturday, July 20: Delmonico’s Steakhouse will hold a tasting with winemaker Jose Zuccardi at 6:30 p.m. Winemaker Jose Zuccardi will guide the tasting of eight Argentinian wines. Cost is $45. Reservations required. To be poured: Blanc de Blancs, Fosil Chardonnay, Concreto Malbec, Q Cabernet Franc, Q Cabernet, Q Malbec, Jose Zuccardi Malbec and a treat. For reservations call 216-573-1991 It's at 6001 Quarry Lane, Independence.
Saturday, July 20: West Shore Wine Co. will feature six classic wines 3-6 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes food. It's at 21629 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River. Call 216-712-6400 to reserve a spot.
Saturday, July 20: The second and final day of the Medina Uncorked Wine Festival is 2-9 p.m. Tickets are $25-$50. It’s at Medina County Parks' Buffalo Creek Retreat, 8708 Hubbard Valley Road, Seville.
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.
Wednesday, July 24: Tartine Bistro will hold Italy: Give 'em the Boot at 7 p.m. Wine pairings are in the works. Cost is $95 ($75 sans pairings). It's at 19110 Detroit Road, Rocky River.
Thursday, July 25: Heinen's will hold The World’s Best Rosés at 6 p.m. Wines will come from Chateau D’Esclans, producer of Whispering Angel, and paired with cheeses. Cost is $25. It's at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, July 25: Toast CLE will hold a Wine Mixer for Breast Cancer at 6 p.m. The theme will be Rosé. The event, which includes a wine pull, will benefit JD Breast Cancer Foundation.
Thursday, July 25: Opal on Pearl will hold a rosé and chocolate event at 6 p.m. Wines will come from all over the world. Six stations of rosé and sweet bites will be offered. Cost is $45. It's at 4250 Pearl Road, Cleveland.
Thursday, July 25: Adega will hold A Summer Uncorked at Adega 4-8 p.m. Every Thursday this summer Adega will feature summer-inspired wine flights and seasonal small plates. It’s at 2017 E. 9th St., Cleveland.
Thursday, July 25: West Shore Wine Co. will feature best-sellers 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.
Saturday, July 27: Western Reserve Wines' regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. will be themed Drink Fiddlehead 728. Taste Fiddlehead Cellars “Seven Twenty Eight” Pinot Noir from California. The folks at the wine store, quoting the winery, say July 28 is when Pinot Noir fans and wine lovers from around the globe come together for a virtual toast of 728 Pinot. "We celebrate not only the wine, but also the place - the renowned Fiddlestix Vineyard at mile marker 7.28, where the wine is sourced from." Cost is $15 and includes nibbles. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
Saturday, July 27: Gervasi Vineyard will hold free 30-minute winery tours at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. beginning at The Crush House tasting bar. Gervasi is at 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.
Saturday, July 27: West Shore Wine Co. will feature best-sellers 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, July 27: National Scotch Day.
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].
Sunday, July 28: The Wine Spot and Cain Park are teaming up for a tasting of romantic wines in Evans Courtyard. Today's is 5:30-6:45 p.m. and precedes Air Supply. Cost is $10 pre-paid. It's at 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights.
Wednesday, July 31: The Welshfield Inn will feature Duckhorn Vineyards at a five-course dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $69.99. Call 440-834-0190 for reservations. It's at 14001 Main Market Road, Burton.
August
Thursday, Aug. 1: West Shore Wine Co. will be themed Screw it! and feature screw-cap wines. 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, Aug. 3: West Shore Wine Co. will be themed Screw it! and feature screw-cap wines 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.
Thursday, Aug. 8: Corks Wine Bar will hold a popup tasting with Private Reserve Portfolio's Rick Tanski. Cost is $10 and includes charcuterie and cheese. It's at 4084 Erie St., Willoughby.
Saturday, Aug. 10: North Coast Wine Club will be bottling Grand River Valley Appassimento Pinot Noir and the Oaked Chardonnay.
Saturday, Aug. 10: The Wine Spot and Cain Park are teaming up for a tasting of organic wines in Evans Courtyard. Today's is 6:30-7:45 p.m. and precedes Judy Collins. Cost is $10 pre-paid. It's at 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights.
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.
Sunday, Aug. 11: The inaugural Taste of Gervasi will be 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Includes six food bites and six alcohol tastes, discounts at the Marketplace. Pre-sold tickets are is $45. No at-the-door tickets will be available for the rain-or-shine event. It's at 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.
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.
Friday, Aug. 16: Rozi's Wine House will hold its fourth annual beer and wine tasting fundraiser for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society featuring eight beers from Jackie O's and 10 to 12 wines. It's 6-9 p.m. Cost: $35 (online), $40 (at the door). It's at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
Friday, Aug. 16: The Wine Spot and Cain Park are teaming up for a tasting of jazzy wines in Evans Courtyard. Today's is 6:30-7:45 p.m. and precedes Chris Botti. Cost is $10 pre-paid. It's at 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights.
Saturday, Aug. 17: The Wine Spot and Cain Park are teaming up for a tasting of date-night wines in Evans Courtyard. Today's is 6:30-7:45 p.m. and precedes "A Star is Born." Cost is $10 pre-paid. It's at 14591 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights.
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.
Friday, Aug. 30: The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host its annual Labor Day weekend fundraiser “Corks in the Concourse” 7-10 p.m. The theme is “Island Fly-In Beach Party” with food stations having a tropical theme. The evening will feature several Ohio wineries including Debonne, Grand River, Spring Hill, South River, Cherry Road and others. Tickets are $65 ($60 for members, $45 for designated drivers) and include wine samples and commemorative glass. RSVP by Monday, Aug. 26, by calling 216-623-1111. The museum is in Burke Lakefront Airport terminal.
September
Friday, Sept. 13: The first day of the ninth annual Crocker Park Wine Festival in Westlake will be 4-10 p.m. to benefit UH Rainbows & Babies Children's Hospital.
Saturday, Sept. 14: The second and final day of the ninth annual Crocker Park Wine Festival in Westlake will be 2-10 p.m. to benefit UH Rainbows & Babies Children's Hospital.
Saturday, Sept. 14: NorEast - Northeast Ohio Wine Gala - is set to showcase Ohio wines 5-9 p.m. It's at the Civic Conference and Events Center, 3130 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights.
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.