Tired or annoyed by Valentine’s Day? That’s okay, because this year it bumps right up against Mardi Gras. Just head down to Covington’s Mainstrasse this weekend and you’ll forget all about that other holiday.

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

Image used under a Creative Commons
license from Flickr user Kenny Teo

Valentine Themed Events

Valentine’s Weekend
Iron Horse Inn
40 Village Square
Cincinnati, OH 45246
In addition to regular dinner menu, Chef Nat Blanford has created a special four course menu which includes oregeno pesto stuffed meatball, peppered beef carpaccio, filet and lobster oscar and strawberries and chocolate dessert. All courses paired with wine.
Friday-Sunday, 5-9 pm
Reservations required.
513.772.3333

Valentine’s Weekend Special
Henke Winery
3077 Harrison Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45211
Four-course meal with bottle of Henke wine.
Saturday 4-8 pm
Sunday 4-9 pm
$89.95/person
Reservations recommended.
513-662-9463

Valentine’s Day Dinner
White House Inn
4940 Muhlhauser Road
West Chester, OH 45011
Dinner for two from Executive Chef Michael Peterson’s new menu. Includes shared appetizer, any two entrees and two desserts. Bottles of wine available, $15.
Friday-Saturday, 11 am – 10 pm
Sunday 12 -7 pm
$50/couple
Reservations required.
513-860-1110

Romantic Wine Tasting Adventure
A Bottle or Two
11920 Montgomery Road
Symmes Township, OH 45249
Four course dinner with paired wines with each course, plus bottle of sparking wine to take home.
$150/couple
Friday 6-8 pm
Saturday 5-7 pm
Sunday 7-9 pm
Reservations required.
513-583-8136

Valentine’s Day Menu
Local 127
127 W. Fourth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Four-course dinner. Optional wine pairings, $25. Roses for ladies.
$45/pp
Sunday, 5:30-9 pm
Reservations required.
513-721-1345

A Sinatra Valentine
Arnold’s Bar & Grill
210 E. Eighth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Includes four-course dinner and glass of wine. Music by Matt Snow, Frank Sinatra impersonator, 6-9 p.m.
Sunday Seatings: 5:30 and 7:15 pm
Reservations required.
513-421-6234

Recipe for Romance: Jazz and Champagne at The Krohn
With The Party Source
Krohn Conservatory
Eden Park
Cincinnati, OH
What pairs well with love and romance? Champagne and Jazz! Bring your sweetheart and join us for a candle lit event featuring live music, hors d oeuvres, delicious wines and champagne. Ain’t love the sweetest thing?
$50/couple, 7-9 pm
Reservations required.
(859) 291-4007

Valenwine Tasting with Jay Erisman
The Party Source
95 Riviera Drive
Bellevue, KY 41073
Guys, I know you need all the help you can get, so I’m giving you a 24 hour head start with this tasting of our most romantic white and red wines. Trust me–you’ll look great on V-Day, stirring up my custom wine cocktail before perfectly pairing that lobster dinner. I’m there for ya, bro–Jay.
1-3 pm, $20
Reservations required.
859.291.4007

The Summit Valentine’s Dinner
The Summit at the Midwest Culinary Institute
Cincinnati State
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45232
Invite your Sweetheart to the Summit for dinner! We are serving a 3 course menu which includes a glass of champagne for $40 per person. Our wine list will be available, and we will also offer a wine pairing with the first and second course for an additional $10. Tax and gratuity are extra.
Friday and Saturday beginning at 5:30 pm

St Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting
Ryan’s Tavern
235 High Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
Includes Domaine St. George White Zinfandel, Ventana Grenache – The Lady, Vina Zaco, Haka Freebird, Hobo Dry Creek Zinfandel and ChocoVine. With Charlie Deitchel.
Friday evening, 7 pm, $25
More Information: 513-226-2114

Non-Valentine Events

Saturday, Feb 13

Wine Tasting
Jungle Jim’s
5440 Dixie Highway
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
1 pm, Call for pricing
Reservations required.
(513) 674-6008

Tuesday, Feb 16

Spanish Wine Tasting
20 Brix
101 Main Street
Milford, OH
Spanish wines are showing very well in the 2010 wine market. Come see what the buzz is all about as we taste Tempranillos, Syrahs, and Garnachas. Chef has a great palate to work with as he utilizes earthy and spicy dishes to accompany these selections.
6-8 pm, $35/pp
Reservations required.
(513) 831-2749

Wednesday, Feb 17

Sextant Wine Tasting with Craig Stoller
Water Tower Fine Wines
6136 Campus Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45230
We will be host a tasting of Sextant wines with Craig Stoller a principal with the winery. We will be sampling their central coast Chardonnay, central coast Zinfandel Holy Stone Zinfandel, and the Wheel House Zinfandel.
6:30-8:30 pm, $15
Reservations recommended.
513-231-9463

Italian Wine Dinner
with Dep’s Fine Wines
Vito’s Cafe
654 Highland Ave. Suite 29
Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
Beginning at 7 pm, Vito’s Café, in conjunction with Heidelberg Distributing and D.E.P.’s Fine Wine and Spirits will host an evening of 7 great Italian wines from Domenico Selections and accompanying appetizers paired with EACH wine served up by Vito’s chef du cuisine Gina Puopolo. We will welcome Terry Hughes, purveyor of Domenico Selections, an importer of classically-styled, family-run wineries from Italy.
$35 pp
Reservations required.
859-442-9444

Thursday, Feb 18

The Party Source Single Barrel Ale
The Party Source
95 Riviera Drive
Bellevue, KY 41073
It was only natural that a bunch of beer geeks surrounded by empty whiskey barrels should want to fill those barrels with beer. Tonight you’ll get the scoop on The Party Source Single Barrel Ale project, where we install full-custom craft beer in some of the best whiskey barrels in the world. 6:30-8:30 pm, $20
Reservations required.
(859) 291-4007

Friday, Feb 19

YPACS Wine Tasting (Young Professionals, American Cancer Society)
Montgomery Inn Montgomery
9440 Montgomery Road
Montgomery, OH 45242
Wines from Beringer Wines and Montgomery Inn appetizers. Benefits: American Cancer Society.
$30 per person, $50 per couple advance. $40 door
6-9 pm
Reservations required.
513-791-3482