CLEVELAND, Ohio – This week, our wine calendar has events at Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern, West Point Market, Rozi’s Wine House, Colonial Wine and Beverage and many others throughout Northeast Ohio. Have items to submit? Deadline is Thursday. Email mbona@cleveland.com:
FEBRUARY
Tuesday, Feb. 14: Huth & Harris will feature “The Magnificent Six” – half a dozen wines rated 90 points or higher. Each will be paired with an appetizer. It’s 7-9 p.m. Cost is $40. Reservations required; call 330-815-4959 or click here. H2 is at 221 S. Court St., Medina.
Wednesday Feb. 15: Western Reserve Wines is holding a pop-up tasting featuring Francesca Conti of Mauro Molino. It’s 5-7 p.m. Environmental sustainability is a key focus of the Italian family winery in Piedmont. No reservation necessary, but call for parties of six or more. Cost is $15 and includes cheeses and salami. Western Reserve Wines is at 28300 Miles Road, Solon. Wines to be served:
* Dolcetto d’Alba, $13.
* Barbera d’Alba, $15.
* Langhe Rosso “Di Martina” – a blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera, Merlot and Cabernet, $16.
* Langhe Nebbiolo, $20.
* Barolo, $40.
Thursday, Feb. 16: 750ml will hold a Master Somm Tasting with master sommelier Larry O’Brien at 6 p.m. It features eight 90-plus rated wines plus one wine that garnered a perfect score of 100. Cost is $49 ($39 for club 750ml members). Reservations are limited; call 330-794-5754. 750ml is at 2287 W. Market St., Akron.
Thursday, Feb. 16: Portage Crossing Market District will hold a four-course Red Carpet Wine Dinner 6-8 p.m. Cost is $35 featuring Santa Margarita Winery and, yes, there’s an actual red carpet and photo backdrop, ballots and prize giveaway. Includes party-perfect dishes, wine pairings and more. It’s at 2687 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls.
Friday, Feb. 17: The Olde Wine Cellar will feature Napa Valley, California, wines 5-9 p.m. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon will be served. Cost is $15 and includes six samples, tasting notes and cheese. The Olde Wine Cellar is at 7932 Main St., Olmsted Falls. Call 440-427-1222.
Saturday, Feb. 18: Heinen’s will hold Mimosa Saturday 1-3 p.m. Sample four citrus-juice creations paired with Vin Hunter Prosecco. Cost is $10. It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, Feb. 18: West Point Market, which now has a full bar with craft taps and wine, is having a wine and beer tasting 7-9 p.m. Sample 16 wines all rated minimum 90 points and cost less than $20, plus four craft beers. Cost: $40 (advance), $45 (at the door). Includes food, apps and dessert. Space is limited. West Point is at 33 Shiawassee Ave., just off Ohio 18 (West Market Street), Akron.
Saturday, Feb. 18: The Olde Wine Cellar will feature Napa Valley, California, wines 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon will be served. Cost is $15 and includes six samples, tasting notes and cheese. The Olde Wine Cellar is at 7932 Main St., Olmsted Falls. Call 440-427-1222.
Saturday, Feb. 18: North Coast Rotary Foundation will hold its Winter Wine Tasting 1-4 p.m. Fifty wines will be available for tasting. Proceeds benefit scholarships and youth initiatives. It’s at Sprenger Towne Center, 500 Community Dr., Avon Lake. Tickets: $35 (advance), $45 (at the door). Call 440-822-8875.
Saturday, Feb. 18: Western Reserve Wines will encourage wine sippers to think spring at its regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. Rachel Bilczo of Wine Trends will present. Cost is $10 and includes cheeses and crackers. No reservations needed. Western Reserve Wines is at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
Tuesday, Feb. 21: Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern will hold a five-course wine dinner featuring Reverly Vintners of Walla Walla, Washington, at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $60 plus tax and tip. Amy Arida of Cutting Edge Selections will host. Wines to be served: 2014 Chardonnay, 2015 Riesling, 2013 Merlot, 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014 Range (Syrah-Grenache blend). Blue Canyon is at 8960 Wilcox Dr. (Ohio 82 and I-480), Twinsburg.
Friday, Feb. 24: The Culinary Vegetable Institute will hold its first in a series of wine dinners. This one features Rudi Wiest Selections and German wines, which the folks at the institute say go particularly well with vegetables. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presentation is at 7. Dinner is served at 7:30. Cost is $120 plus tax and tip. Full bar will be available for purchase, and all wines will be available for retail sale. Call 419-499-7500. The institute is at 12304 Mudbrook Road, Milan.
Friday, Feb. 24: Rozi’s Wine House is having a wine and beer tasting 6-8 p.m. featuring Kunde Winery, Sebastiani’s The Crusher Wines and Short’s Brewing Co. of Michigan. Cost is $25. Rozi’s is at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
Saturday, Feb. 25: Western Reserve Wines will feature Gary’s Favorite Reds at its regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. Certified Wine Educator Gary Twining will share some of his favorite cold-weather reds from the Cutting Edge portfolio. Cost is $10 and includes cheeses and crackers. No reservations needed. Western Reserve Wines is at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
Saturday, Feb. 25: Colonial Wine and Beverage is holding a tasting of 15 New World Cabernet Sauvignons priced $10-$30. It’s 3-6 p.m. Cost is $20. Colonial is at 8389 Mayfield Road, Chesterland.
MARCH
Friday, March 3: Heinen’s will hold a tasting of 40 wines perfect for spring. Tickets must be purchased at HeinensSpringFest.Eventbrite.com. Cost is $20 It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, March 4: Donzell’s Flower and Garden Center will hold its wine and orchids tasting 1-4 p.m. The garden center will have bottles for sale as well. Donzell’s is at 937 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. (For beer lovers, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery is 2 miles to the east on the same street.)
Saturday, March 4: Cedar Green Wine & Bar will hold its annual closeout wine show 7:30-10 p.m. It’s at 2179 S. Green Road, University Heights. Cost is $12.80. Call 216-381-5350.
Saturday, March 4: Heinen’s will hold the opening round of its March Merlot Madness Final Four tasting 1-4 p.m. Taste Merlots from California and the West Coast. Cost: $1 per sample. It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, March 10: Table 45 will hold a Pacific Northwest Dinner featuring wine from Cutting Edge Selections. Cost is $90 plus tax and tip. Table 45 is in the InterContinental Hotel, 9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland. Wines:
* Four Graces Pinot Blanc, Dundee Hills, Oregon.
* Lemelson Dry Riesling, Yamhill, Oregon.
* Saint Innocent, Freedom Hill Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon.
* L’Ecole No. 41 Estate Merlot, Walla Walla, Washington.
* Woodward Canyon, Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla, Washington.
* Andrew Will Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley, Washington.
Friday, March 10: Heinen’s will hold A Taste of Spring featuring 15 wines, light apps and cheese 6-8 p.m. It’s at Brecksville. Call 440-740-0535.
Friday, March 10: Heinen’s is partnering with Cleveland Play House for a pre-show sparkling-wine tasting 5-8 p.m. Sip half a dozen sparklers prior to “How I Learned to Drive.” Cost is $10. It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday, March 11: Heinen’s will hold the opening round of its March Merlot Madness Final Four tasting 1-4 p.m. Taste Merlots from France and South America. Cost: $1 per sample. It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Saturday-Sunday, March 18-19: The level-2 Wine and Spirits Education Trust certification program will be available. The WSET program is geared for beginners and professional students alike. It’s 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Parker’s Downtown, at East 9th Street and Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. Cost for level 2 is $725. Call 855-513-9738.
Saturday, March 18: Heinen’s will hold a March Merlot Madness Final Four tasting. Semifinals are California vs. West Coast and France vs. South America. It’s 1-4 p.m. Cost: $1 per sample. It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Friday, March 24: Western Reserve School of Cooking will hold Date Night: Spanish Food and Wine 6-9 p.m. Cost is $200. Recipes are from the book “Curate” by chef Katie Button, owner of the Asheville, North Carolina, restaurant of the same name. It’s at Kitchen 216, 2800 Euclid Ave., No. 100, Cleveland.
Saturday, March 25: Heinen’s will hold a March Merlot Madness Final Four tasting. Finals pit the California-West Coast winner against the France-South America winner from the previous week. It’s 1-4 p.m. Cost: $1 per sample. It’s at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
MAY
Friday-Saturday, May 5-6: Wine ‘n Bloom is scheduled at 15 to 17 Northeast Ohio wineries. Hit the Vines & Wines Wine Trail to sample wines, enjoy appetizers and collect flower-themed items at participating wineries. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. both days. Tickets are $45 ($60, couple). Go to ohio.org/events/wine-n-bloom for details.
Friday-Saturday, May 12-13: Wine ‘n Bloom is scheduled at 15 to 17 Northeast Ohio wineries. Hit the Vines & Wines Wine Trail to sample wines, enjoy appetizers and collect flower-themed items at participating wineries. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. both days. Tickets are $45 ($60, couple). Go to ohio.org/events/wine-n-bloom for details.
Friday, May 19: Details are in the works for Grapes & Ale, the annual fundraiser for Our Lady of the Wayside at Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland. Dozens of wines and beers will be available for sampling.
AUGUST
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 4-5: Vintage Ohio is 1-10 p.m. Sample wines from Ohio wineries. Wines range from Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Riesling to fruit wines made from fresh strawberries, blackberries, peaches and raspberries. Includes food, cooking-school demonstrations, three stages of live music, artisans, shopping and Friday fireworks. It’s at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland.
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