CLEVELAND, Ohio – A wine dinner with live opera is planned at Cowell & Hubbard, The Wine Spot has set a date for its holiday tasting, and many other wine-centric events are set 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.
August
Through August: Corleone's Ristorante will mark its 24th anniversary with nightly $24 food and wine specials, including bottles of Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread Chardonnay, Wente Merlot and Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon for $24. It's at 5669 Broadview Road, Parma.
Tuesday, Aug. 20: Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute will hold a Cigar and Rye Tasting at 6:15 p.m. Cost is $75. Reservations required, call 216-921-3333. It's at 13101 Shaker Square, Cleveland.
Tuesday, Aug. 20: Gervasi Vineyard will hold a five course Vineyard Dinner: Regional Cooking of Italy, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost is $140 (club members, $130). It's at 1700 55th St. NE, Canton.
Tuesday, Aug. 20: The Wine Spot will feature Cristom Vineyards of Willamette Valley, Oregon, 6-8 p.m. at a tasting with winemaker Steve Doerner. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Murano Modern Italian Cuisine will hold a Wines of the World 5:30-7 p.m. Five red, white and sparkling wines from five countries will be served. Cost is $30. Call 216-716-8900.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Flight wine bar will explore Pacific Northwest wines with a tasting themed Walla Walla to Willamette Dammit. Taste seven Cascadian wines 7-9 p.m. Call for reservations, 216-400-6867. It's at 5712 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Yard House offers half-off bottles on Wine Wednesdays until 9 p.m. Select by-the-glass wines (three white, three red) will be $5. It's at 160 Union St., Crocker Park in Westlake.
Thursday, Aug. 22: Heinen's will hold Taste All Prisoners at 6:30 p.m. Taste six wines from Napa Valley, California's Prisoner Wine Co. Cost is $20 and includes cheese pairings. It's at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Thursday, Aug. 22: The Wine Spot will host importer Ryan Stotz of JP Bourgeois, which focuses on affordable, sustainably farmed, organic French and Eastern European wines. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Thursday, Aug. 22: Stop in to Corks Wine Bar 6-8 p.m. as Lauren Fiala hosts a tasting from Wines LLC. Cost is $10 and includes charcuterie and cheese. Call 440-918-WINE (9463). It's at 4084 Erie St., Willoughby.
Thursday, Aug. 22: Ruth's Chris Steak House will feature sparkling wine from Veuve Clicquot in its TasteMaker series at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $120. It's at 200 Public Square, Cleveland.
Thursday, Aug. 22: The Wine Spot will hold a tasting featuring wines from France and Eastern Europe 6-8 p.m. Most of the bottles will be priced under $20. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
Thursday, Aug. 22: North Coast Wine Club is now open to the public 4:30-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Email info@northcoastwineclub.net. The club is 30700 Bainbridge Road, Solon. (Here's more details.)
Thursday, Aug. 22: Adega will hold A Summer Uncorked at Adega 4-8 p.m. Every Thursday this summer Adega will feature summer-inspired wine flights and seasonal small plates. It’s at 2017 E. 9th St., Cleveland.
Friday, Aug. 23: Urban Farmer offers $25 bottles. It’s at 1325 E. 6th St., Cleveland.
Saturday, Aug. 24: Western Reserve Wines' regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. will focus on French wines. Heidelberg Distributing's Rick Laning will guide the tasting. Cost is $10 and includes nibbles. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
Tuesday, Aug. 27: Parallax will hold a tasting featuring Brick and Mortar Wines of California at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $95. It's at 216-583-9999. It's at 2179 W. 11th St., Cleveland.
Tuesday, Aug. 27: Cowell & Hubbard will offer a special five-course wine dinner at 7 p.m. featuring an in-restaurant performance from Cleveland Opera Theater. Cost is $100. Call 216-479-0555 for reservations, which are expected to fill quickly. It’s at 1305 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.
Wednesday, Aug. 28: Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern will hold a five-course, farewell to summer dinner featuring Western Reserve Distillers of Lakewood at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $75. It’s at 8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg. Call 330-486-BLUE (2583).
Thursday, Aug. 29: Mustard Seed Market and Café will hold a dinner featuring Illahe Vineyards 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bethany Ford, co-owner of the Oregon winery, will guide the multi-course dinner. Cost is $65. It's at 3885 W. Market St., Akron.
Thursday, Aug. 29: North Coast Wine Club is now open to the public 4:30-8 p.m. on Thursdays. Email info@northcoastwineclub.net. The club is 30700 Bainbridge Road, Solon. (Here's more details.)
Thursday, Aug. 29: Adega will hold A Summer Uncorked at Adega 4-8 p.m. Every Thursday this summer Adega will feature summer-inspired wine flights and seasonal small plates. It’s at 2017 E. 9th St., Cleveland.
Friday, Aug. 30: The International Women’s Air & Space Museum (IWASM) will host its annual Labor Day weekend fundraiser “Corks in the Concourse” 7-10 p.m. The theme is “Island Fly-In Beach Party” with food stations having a tropical theme. The evening will feature several Ohio wineries including Debonne, Grand River, Spring Hill, South River, Cherry Road and others. Tickets are $65 ($60 for members, $45 for designated drivers) and include wine samples and commemorative glass. RSVP by Monday, Aug. 26, by calling 216-623-1111. The museum is in Burke Lakefront Airport terminal.
Saturday, Aug. 31: Western Reserve Wines' regular Saturday tasting 2-5 p.m. will feature the wines of Kysela Pere et Fils. Rocky River native and master sommelier Fran Kysela founded his import business in 1994 and focuses on wines from France, Italy and Portugal. Tom Kramarz will guide the tasting. Cost is $10 and includes nibbles. It's at 28300 Miles Road, Solon.
September
Sunday, Sept. 1: Today is the final day for The Capital Grille's rotating Generous Pour program themed Legends of the Land (it has been running since July). Guests can sip on any combination of seven wines from California’s Jackson Family. The customized wine tasting is paired with the restaurant’s classic menu items. Cost is $28. It's at 25389 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, in Legacy Village. Wines in the current Generous Pour program:
2015 Stonestreet, Alexander Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
2016 Nielson, Santa Barbara County, Chardonnay
2017 Copain, Mendocino County, Rosé of Pinot Noir
2015 Maggy Hawk, Anderson Valley, Pinot Noir
2015 Cenyth, Sonoma County, Red Blend
2013 Arrowood, Sonoma County, red blend
2015 Freemark Abbey, Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon
Friday, Sept. 6: Rozi's Wine House is holding a wine-tasting fundraiser for Purple Heart Homes Northeast Ohio chapter 6-8 p.m. Ten to 12 wines will be available along with appetizers. The organization is renovating the home of a veteran who was injured in the line of duty as a Cleveland police officer. Cost is $35. It's at 14900 Detroit Ave., Lakewood.
Friday, Sept. 13: The first day of the ninth annual Crocker Park Wine Festival in Westlake will be 4-10 p.m. to benefit UH Rainbows & Babies Children's Hospital.
Saturday, Sept. 14: The second and final day of the ninth annual Crocker Park Wine Festival in Westlake will be 2-10 p.m. to benefit UH Rainbows & Babies Children's Hospital.
Saturday, Sept. 14: NorEast - Northeast Ohio Wine Gala - is set to showcase Ohio wines 5-9 p.m. It's at the Civic Conference and Events Center, 3130 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights.
Friday, Sept. 20: Greater Cleveland Aquarium's Adult Swim will feature fall wines 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.
Sunday, Sept. 22: The Wine Spot will hold its wine-club appreciation party 3-5 p.m. Call 216-342-3623 to RSVP or learn about joining. It's at 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights.
October
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: 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.
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.
November
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.
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.
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.