CLEVELAND, Ohio – The multiple-session holiday wine show at 750ml Wines is set over two days, plus many tastings are scheduled at Flight wine bar, Cork and Barrel Wine Bar, Western Reserve Wines and many others throughout 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.
October
Through Sunday, Nov. 17: The Capital Grille will feature Wagyu & Wine, Wagyu-beef burgers paired with wines rarely offered by the glass. Cost is $25. (The restaurant’s wine list features more than 350 selections.) It's at 25389 Cedar Road, Legacy Village, Lyndhurst. The offerings:
• Burger with Capital Grille Steak Sauce, grilled onions and Vermont white cheddar. Suggestion: Beringer, Knights Valley Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Mushroom burger with soy-braised Shitake, Jarlsberg cheese and truffle aioli. Suggestion: Beaulieu Vineyards, Carneros, Pinot Noir.
• Cheeseburger with fried egg and Havarti cheese. Suggestion: Stags’ Leap "The Investor," Napa Valley, Bordeaux blend.
Tuesday, Oct. 8: Barroco locations offer half off wine bottles and $5 Sangria. It's at 12906 Madison Ave., Lakewood; 12718 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland; 287 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake.
Tuesday, Oct. 8: Gervasi Vineyard will hold Flights and Bites, 5:45 or 7:15 p.m. A wine steward will leads guests through three wines paired with three bites. (If you stay for dinner, reservations are recommended.) Cost is $19. It's at 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.
Wednesday, Oct. 9: Michael's Genuine Food and Drink's Wine Down Cleveland offers half-price bottles all day. It's at 3427 Tuttle Road, Van Aken District, Shaker Heights.
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: West Shore Wine Co. will feature Pinot! Pinot! - Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and others 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, Oct. 10: Cork’s Wine Bar will hold an around-the-world tasting between 6 and 8 p.m. Cork's Jennifer Lee will host the tasting, which will include charcuterie and cheese. Cost is $10. Call 440-918-9463 (WINE). It's at 4084 Erie St., Willoughby.
Thursday, Oct. 10: North Coast Wine Club is now open to the public 4:30-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Email [email protected]. The club is 30700 Bainbridge Road, Solon. (Here's more details.)
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.
Friday Oct. 11: Heinen's will hold Catch a Cab at 6 p.m. Taste five Cabernet Sauvignons from California. Cost is $15. It's at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, Oct. 11: Delmonico's Steakhouse offers half off all Italian wines. It's at 6001 Quarry Lane, Independence.
Saturday, Oct. 12: The Autumn Wine Affair will include 10 wineries holding two tasting sessions, 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. (VIP entry includes hour-early admission, wine tote and cheese.) The Ohio Wine Producers Association has partnered with the Exchange Club of Fremont to collect items for the Goodnight Bag Project, which supports at-risk children who are being removed from homes and placed in safe houses. Each "night night" package typically contains a new security blanket, age-appropriate book and stuffed animal in a new canvas tote bag. Donations will be accepted for new children's books, new smaller stuffed animals, small toy cars or items that would fit inside a small bag. Also being accepted: Diapers, wipes, bottles, pacifiers and other infant-support items. Monetary donations also are accepted. Tickets are $25 (admission), $35 (VIP). For reservations go to OhioWines.org or call 440-466-4417. It's at Liberty Aviation Museum, 3515 E. State Road, Port Clinton.
Saturday, Oct. 12: Urban Farmer’s Wine Class Series is 2-4 p.m. The three-part series will offer insight into how you buy, select and pair wine, plus tastings. Cost is $60. Urban Farmer general manager and sommelier Andy Hata will lead each class. This second class is themed Ohio vs. the World. How do Ohio wines stack up against those from more well-known regions? Call 440-730-4250. It’s at 1325 E. 6th St., Cleveland.
Saturday, Oct. 12: West Shore Wine Co. will feature Pinot! Pinot! - Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and others 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, Oct. 12: Western Reserve Wines' regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. will be themed Discovering the New World, in honor of Columbus Day. Cost is $10 and includes nibbles. Rick Hetzel will host. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
Monday, Oct. 14: Alley Cat Oyster Bar will hold a six-course dinner featuring Patrick McNeil and McPrice Myers wines at 6:30 p.m. Five wines are from Paso Robles, Napa Valley and the Central Coast. Cost is $75. To be served:
• Brainchild Vermentino, California
• McPrice Myers Bull by the Horns Cabernet, Paso Robles
• McPrice Myers High on Hog red blend, Paso Robles
• Paydirt Going for Broke Zinfandel blend, Paso Robles
• Brainchild red blend, Napa Valley
Monday, Oct. 14: Flight wine bar will hold Blend it Like Beckham, a tasting featuring blends 7-9 p.m. It will feature four barrel samples from California's Dry Creek Vineyards. Cost is $32 and includes nibbles. Email [email protected] or call 216-400-6867. It's at 5712 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Corleone's Ristorante & Bar will hold another Cognac and Cigars event. Champagne reception is 6 p.m. Cost is $60 and includes Remy Martin VSOP, 1738 and XO Cognacs, choice of one cigar by Royal 10 Cigar and Tobacco and hors d'oeuvres by Corleone's. Call 216-741-0220. It's at 5669 Broadview Road, Parma.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Pier W's “Tour of Italy” dinner will feature Private Reserve Wines' Jeff Graff at 6 p.m. Cost is $95. For reservations, call 216-228-2250. It's at 12700 Lake Ave., Winton Place, Lakewood. To be served:
• 2014 Le Formiche Gavi di Gavi, Piedmont.
• 2013 Campogiovanni Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese, Tuscany.
• 2007 Cesari Riserva “Bosan” Amarone Della Valpolicella, Veneto.
• 2010 Siena San Felice Vin Santo Trebbiano/Malvasia, Tuscany.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: Tartine Bistro will hold a dinner featuring Rodney Strong Vineyards at 7 p.m. Cost is $95 ($85 for vegan option) It's at 19110 Detroit Road, Rocky River.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: 750ml wine bar will hold a fall French tasting at 6 p.m. Cost is $29 ($19, 750ml club members). Email [email protected] or call 330-794-5754. It's at 2287 W. Market St., Akron.
Wednesday, Oct. 16: L'Albatros Brasserie will hold a six-course, six-wine dinner featuring Peay Vineyards (arrive at 6:45 p.m., dinner is served at 7 p.m.). The winery's national sales manager Derek Reijmer will guide the dinner and discuss the history of the family, who are natives of Northeast Ohio. Cost is $120. To be served: Sonoma Chardonnay, Estate Chardonnay, Pomarium Pinot Noir, Scallop Shelf Pinot Noir, La Bruma Syrah and Titans Syrah.
Thursday, Oct. 17: Western Reserve Wines' Viniferi pop-up tasting will be 5-7 p.m. Cost is TBA. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
Friday, Oct. 18: Mustard Seed Market & Café will hold a Tour of France wine tasting 7-9 p.m. Sample 20 wines from around France, from Bordeaux to Alsace, from the Loire Valley to Champagne. Reds, whites, rose and sparklers will be poured. Includes light appetizers, gourmet cheeses and something sweet. Event sells out. Cost is $25 (advance), $30 (at the door). Call 330-666-7333. It's at 3885 W. Market St., Akron.
Friday, Oct. 18: It's the Champagne Bureau's 10th annual #ChampagneDay.
Saturday, Oct. 19: Western Reserve Wines' regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. will be themed fall into reds. Euro Fine Wines' Tom Kramarz will host. Cost is $10 and includes nibbles. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
Saturday, Oct. 19: The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake will hold a vintner's dinner featuring wines of Ferrante Winery of Geneva. To be served: Ferrante's Cask, 2017 Gewürztraminer, 2017 Pinot Noir and 2017 Grüner Veltliner. Call 440-466-7100 for reservations, prices and details. It's at 4888 North Broadway (Ohio 534), Geneva-on-the-Lake.
Saturday, Oct. 19: North Coast Wine Club will hold its fourth annual hobo party 4 p.m. to midnight. Guests welcome. Includes food and drinks. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Dress as a hobo or you are a nobo, the club says. Cost is $20. To RSVP or for details, email [email protected]. It's at 30700 Bainbridge Road, Solon.
Saturday, Oct. 19: A multi-course vintners dinner guided by Lauren Fiala, certified wine specialist, of The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake is at 6 p.m. It will feature Ferrante Winery of Geneva. Dinner will start with an interactive wine-aromas reception where guests will challenge themselves to identify wine-related fragrances. A getaway package for two includes tasting reception, dinner with wine pairings, overnight stay and breakfast for two the next morning, beginning at $479. Event-only price without overnight stay is $149 plus tax, per couple. Promo code: VINTNER. It's at 4888 North Broadway (Ohio 534), Geneva-on-the-Lake. For room reservations, call 866-442-9765. For restaurant info, call 440-466-7100, ext. 2.
Tuesday, Oct. 22: 750ml wine bar will hold a Zenato tasting 6-7 p.m. with tasting and glass pours available. Email [email protected] or call 330-794-5754. It's at 2287 W. Market St., Akron.
Wednesday, Oct. 23: Flight wine bar will hold two tasting sessions (6-7:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m.) featuring Nebbiolo of Italy's Piedmont region. Taste six wines. Cost is $36. Email [email protected] or call 216-400-6867. It's at 5712 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, Oct. 24: Cork and Barrel Wine Bar will feature five Zinfandels at a tasting 6-8 p.m. Cost is $20. It's at 35800 Detroit Road, Avon. To be poured (all are from California except when noted): Shenandoah Vineyards; Sobon Vineyards, Hillside; Sobon Vineyards, Old Vine; Masso Antico Vineyards, Primitivo, Italy; Sobon Vineyards, Rocky Top.
Saturday, Oct. 26: Western Reserve Wines' regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. will be themed trick or treat. Cost is $10 and includes nibbles. Private Reserve's Rick Tanski will host. Bonus: Win a free tasting pass if you guess the “wine in a bag” that the folks at the shop will try to trick you with. Costumes welcome. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
Saturday, Oct. 26: Morton’s the Steakhouse and Duckhorn Vineyards are hosting “A Taste of Two Legends,” a six-course dinner for $175. It's at 1600 W. 2nd St., Cleveland. To be poured:
2018 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
2017 Duckhorn Chardonnay, Napa Valley
2016 Goldeneye Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
2016 Duckhorn Merlot, Napa Valley
2016 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2016 Paraduxx Proprietary Red, Napa Valley
2015 Duckhorn The Discussion, red wine, Napa Valley
Saturday, Oct. 26: Royal Park Fine Wines will host a tasting of eight Beaulieu Vineyard wines from Napa Valley, California, 4-6 p.m. Cost is $20 and includes appetizers. Call 440-582-8766. It's at 12770 Royalton Road, North Royalton. To be poured:
Provenance Sauvignon Blanc, $22.99
BV Napa Carneros Chardonnay, $24.99
BV Napa Merlot, $24.99
BV Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, $29.99
BV Rutherford Cabernet, $43.99
BV Tapestry red blend, $64.99
BV GDL, $142.99
BV Muscat de Beaulieu, $25.99
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 29: Western Reserve Wines' main-event tasting will be a 2016 Bordeaux tasting with Dan Greathouse 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nibbles will be served to complement the wines. Cost is $55. Reservations are required; email [email protected] or call 440-498-9463. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
November
Saturday, Nov. 2: The Turkey Trot - a drive-yourself progressive food and wine tasting - will be noon to 5 p.m. at Debonne’ Vineyards, Ferrante Winery, Grand River Cellars, Laurello Vineyards and St. Joseph Vineyards. Wines will be paired with Thanksgiving-dinner dishes. Cost is $5 at each winery and includes samples, food and recipes. No reservations necessary. Bring a canned-food item into each winery and receive $1 off. The donations go to local food banks. Start at the winery of your choice.
Tuesday, Nov. 5: 750ml Wines' annual holiday show is 6-7:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m. Fifty wines will be available, plus nibbles and prizes. Cost is $59 ($49 for club members, who receive a toast and private preview at 5 p.m.) For reservations, email [email protected]. It's at 8903 Brecksville Road, Brecksville.
Wednesday, Nov. 6: 750ml Wines' annual holiday show is 6-7:30 p.m. and 8-9:30 p.m. Fifty wines will be available, plus nibbles and prizes. Cost is $59 ($49 for club members, who receive a toast and private preview at 5 p.m.) For reservations, email [email protected]. It's at 2287 W. Market St., Akron.
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.
Friday, Nov. 8: Details are in the works for Pinstripes' four-course whiskey dinner paired with selections from local craft whiskey distilleries. It's in the Pinecrest development at the northeast corner of I-271 and Harvard Road, Orange Village.
Saturday, Nov. 9: Urban Farmer's Wine Class Series is 2-4 p.m. The three-part series will offer insight into how you buy, select and pair wine, plus tastings. Cost is $60. Urban Farmer general manager and sommelier Andy Hata will lead each class. This final class is themed Food and Wine Pairings 101: The Perfect Wine for Thanksgiving. Call 440-730-4250. It's at 1325 E. 6th St., Cleveland.
Thursday, Nov. 14: The Rail will hold a special beer school featuring Buckeye Vodka at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Cost is $12. It's at 4347 Belden Village Mall, Canton.
Thursday, Nov. 21: Mark the date for Western Reserve Wines' annual Champagne Blowout, 7:30-9:30 p.m. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
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.
December
Saturday, Dec. 7: Save the date - The Wine Spot will hold its seventh annual holiday tasting and buying event 1-5 p.m. with more than 100 wines available It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Tuesday, Dec. 31: National Champagne Day.
January
Thursday, Jan. 23: Red and White on Thursday Night, the annual wine-tasting fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation, is at Quaker Station at the University of Akron.