Featured Cincinnati Wine Events: Oct 31 – Nov 6

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It’s a low-key week for wine events. Maybe the retailers are just giving you a chance to recover from a Saturday night Halloween!

There are too many Halloween events for me to cover. For a full list of Halloween events, check out Metromix, where they’re compiling compiling a list of the hottest parties in town.

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Remember, all the recurring events, those dependable weekly tastings, are displayed on our calendar. The one-time events are after the jump.

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

Local Wine Tasting Event Calendar

Friday Interactive Wine Tasting Map

Saturday Interactive Wine Tasting Map

Saturday, Oct 31

Blood Red Wine
The Party Source
95 Riviera Drive
Bellevue, KY 41073
Celebrate Halloween by sampling the scariest red wines from around the world.
1-3 pm, $20/pp
Reservations required.
859.291.4007

Wine & War: A special once in a lifetime tasting with Lester and Dave Schmerr
Jungle Jim’s
5440 Dixie Highway
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Dave Schmerr’s father, Lester, served in World War II in the European Theatre under General George Patton. We will follow his 80th Infantry Division as they fought their way through France (and many of the small wine villages along the way. Dave will taste the wines of different appellations as his father adds his experience of being on the front line in some of the heaviest fighting that occurred in France, culminating in his being wounded in the Battle of the Bulge at Bastogne. This tasting will benefit Honor Flight, a charity organization that sends veterans to Washington DC to see all the memorials there. Please be sure to attend this very unique and special event.
1 pm, $40/pp
Reservations required.
(513) 674-6008

Sunday, Nov 1

Epilepsy Center Fundraiser
Embers
8170 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Features guest bartenders, food by the bite and a silent auction and raffle of fine wines, sports items and a vacation condo. In addition to free wine tastings, the event will showcase a “sommelier’s tasting room” with wines available by the glass. Matthew Citriglia, a Level IV master sommelier, will be on hand to answer guests’ questions about wine.
6 pm, $50 pp
Reservations and information:
Contact Jennifer Dilbert at (513) 558-6903 or Jennifer.Dilbert@uc.edu

Monday, Nov 2

Class: Appetizers for Entertaining and Wines for Pairing
Midwest Culinary Institute
Cincinnati State
3520 Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH
Kyle Goebel, executive chef, Bell Event Centre and Laura Landoll, Level III Sommelier
Get cutting edge recipes and techniques from the pros! After this class, your holiday party will be the talk of the season. Beginners/Intermediate Level
6 pm, $75/pp
Reservations and information:
513-569-1643 or online

Tuesday, Nov 3

Swirl! For Women Only -
A Sensorial Wine Education and Tasting Experience
The Art of Entertaining
2019 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45208
Tapas-style dinner and 4-6 wine tastings.
6:30 pm, $42/pp
Reservations required.
513.871.5170

North Coast Brewery
20 Brix
101 Main St
Milford, OH 45150
Reservations required.
(513) 831-2749

Thursday, Nov 5

Newton Winery Tasting
Dilly Cafe
6818 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45224
6:30-8:30 pm, $20/pp
Reservations required
513.561.5233

Friday, Nov 6

Unibroue Beer Tasting
Jungle Jim’s
5440 Dixie Highway
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
There is more to certain beers than simple refreshment. Unibroue has raised the standards of conventional beer in by brewing craftsman beers for savouring. Of incomparable quality and a taste, the beers at Unibroue are entirely natural, contain no chemical additives or preservatives, and are made with first quality ingredients. Rediscover beer with Unibroue. You will never taste beer the same way again! Drink less, drink better!
7-9 pm, $25/pp
Reservations required.
(513) 674-6008