Featured Cincinnati Wine Events: Mar 7-14 (UPDATED)

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This week kicks off with Bockfest and winds up with the Cincinnati International Wine Festival. Never been to CIWF? We recommend you try Saturday afternoon or Friday night. The evening tastings are always crowded, but Saturday night is extra crowded. On Wednesday, we'll publish an updated version of our popular list of tips to survive a wine festival.

If you were thinking of attending any of the Wine Festival-related winery dinners, they are all on Thursday night and do require advance reservations. The Pigall's dinner has been moved to The Summit at the Midwest Culinary Institute.

Next weeks events won't go up until Sunday-ish, due to the wine festival and related activities, so this week's list goes through next Sunday, 3/15.

Remember, these are just one-time events of which I'm aware. Regular (recurring) events are always listed on the calendar. The calendar is up to date.
Any wine-related events I'm currently aware of are on the
calendar. If I missed something – something local to Cincinnati that is
- let me know!

For information on what's going on in Dayton, you can refer to Mark's blog at Uncorked.

Local Wine Tasting Event Calendar

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Saturday Interactive Wine Tasting Map

Featured Wine Events 3/7 – 3/14

Saturday, 3/7
Bockfest 2009
Various locations in downtown/Over-the-Rhine
Fri 6 Mar-Sun 8 Mar, various times
This weekend's Bockfest includes the annual parade, Bockfest Sausage Queen Competition, tours of old brewery buildings and the abandoned subway, and plenty of bar-hopping opportunities with live music and a free shuttle bus.

The Party Source
Barrel-Proof Bourbon
95 Riviera Drive
Bellevue, KY 41073
6-8 pm
$20, includes $5 gift card
Reservations required.
859.291.4147

Passover Wine Tasting
Congregation Ohav Shalom
8100 Cornell Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
$25 at the door; $18, $9 members in advance
513-489-3399

Cork & Fork Cooking Class
Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar
2875 Town Center Blvd.
Crestview Hills , KY 41017
Cooking demonstrations with wine pairings. With Arthur Leech.
$20, 2-3 pm
Reservations required.
859-426-1042

Road Trip Through Napa
microWINES
7292 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH 45236
5 pm, $90/pp
Reservations required.
(513) 794-9463

Italian Mac n' Cheese n' Wine Abbondanza
Daveed's at 934
934 Hatch St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Guests can enjoy all Italian pastas, cheeses and wines in three course meal and dessert tasting.
7 pm, $55/pp
Reservations required
513-721-2665

Sunday, 3/8
56 Degrees Wine Dinner
56 Degrees
1045 Central Avenue
Middletown, Ohio 45044
5 course wine dinner with winemaker Rich Parducci
4 pm, $50 pp
Reservations required.
513 571-1274

Wednesday, 3/11
Australian Wine Dinner
Bouquet Wine Bar
519 Main St
Covington, KY‎
5-course Australian wine dinner with free dessert
6 pm, $70 pp + tax and tip
RSVP via email to dannyiswine@hotmail.com

Thursday, 3/12
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
580 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Greg Graziano Wine Dinner
6:30 pm, $65 plus tax, tip
Reservations required.
(513) 381-8862‎

Wine Festival Winery Dinners
Various restaurants across Cincinnati
$125 – $150 per person
Reservations required.
For more information, visit the Wine Festival web site

Toast for Hope Wine Pairings
Benefits the Women's Crisis Center
The Views
1250 Grays Peak
Covington, KY
Hors d’oeuvres by Jeff Thomas Catering paired with wine selections from the Cork and Bottle.
Reservations required.
Contact Kirsten at 859-655-2650 ext: 22

The Party Source
Awesome Aussies (Australian Wine Tasting)
95 Riviera Drive
Bellevue, KY 41073
6-8 pm
$20, includes $5 gift card
Reservations required.
859.291.4147

Friday, 3/13
Cincinnati International Wine Festival
Duke Energy Center (Convention Center)
Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
525 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Friday evening: $65.00 prior to event, $70.00 at the door
Special tastings begin 1 hour early and cost $35

Saturday, 3/14
Cincinnati International Wine Festival
Duke Energy Center (Convention Center)
Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
525 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Saturday afternoon: $55.00 prior to event, $60.00 at the door
Saturday evening: $65.00 prior to event, $70.00 at the door
Special tastings begin 1 hour early and cost $35

Italian Wine and Food Cooking Demonstration
Jungle Jim's
5440 Dixie Highway
Fairfield, OH
12-3 pm, $65/pp
Reservations required.
513-674-6059

The Party Source
Argentina: More Than Malbec
95 Riviera Drive
Bellevue, KY 41073
1-3 pm
$20, includes $5 gift card
Reservations required.
859.291.4147

Sunday, 3/15
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
580 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Greg Graziano Wine Brunch
$30 plus tax, tip
Reservations required.
(513) 381-8862‎