Cleveland International Wine Festival

If you are a wine lover, then get ready for the best wine weekend in Cleveland. Three days of education, pairings, speciality classes, dinners, grand tastings and more. All aspects of the weekend are listed below. And everything is a la carte. You can do some classes and a grand tasting or just a dinner. It’s all up to you.

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THE SCHEDULE

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Friday, April 1st, 2022 | 6:00pm to 9:00pm

‍Welcome Reception – Mingle, Taste, and Eat ($100 / person)
Our Sommeliers, wine makers and ambassadors will be present for you to mingle with. You’ll get to try wines, ask questions and pick their brains. The food is from Lago and Sora, as well as by the Old Brooklyn Cheese company. Stations will be setup at both locations.

Seared Scallop with lobster risotto with carrot reduction
Seared Duck with goat cheese, chive, pecan, Frangelico sauce, citrus honey
Oysters 2 ways
Champagne Vinaigrette
Italian Rockefeller-Basil, pecorino, sambuca, bread crumb
Pork Belly Steam Bun
Cheese Selection
Chocolate and Frangipane Pear Tart
2 wines paired with each selection
Welcome glass of champagne

Saturday, April 2nd, 2022

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Classes, Education & Grand Tasting

1:00pm | Food & Wine Pairing 101 with Molly Batton – $30 / person
1:00pm | Vintage Aging Class with Larry O’Brien – $60 / person
2:00pm | A Tour of Ohio Wines with Loren Fiala – $40 / person
3:00pm | How to Navigate Restaurant Wines & Taste of Wine with Larry, Matt and Molly – $50 / person
3:00pm | A Bordeaux Experience with Dan Greathouse – $100 / person
6:30pm | VIP International Tasting with Adam Bossin – $100 / person

Grand Tastings – Only 400 People per Each Grand Tasting
Early Bird (First 100 People) – $65 / person
Regular Rate – $70 / person
Late Registration – $75 / person
1:00pm to 4:00pm & 6:00pm to 9:pm
There will be two grand tastings each at a different time slot. The wines will be the same so guests will be able to choose which time slot works best. Over 15 wineries with 4 wines each will be there with sommeliers, national managers and winemakers.

Ticket price includes :
– 20 Sample Tickets
– Souvenir Glass
– Snacks and Hors d’oeuvres
– Live Music
– Retail Wine Store

Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 | VIP – 10:00am to 12:00pm | Regular 11:00am to 12:00pm

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Bubbles & Brunch
$45 / person
Trio selection of Lago Brunch Specialties
Champagne

VIP Caviar Experience – $85 / person
(price includes regular brunch service as well)
Caviar 3 ways
Companion Champagne