Events This Week
Western Reserve Wines has a full calendar of events. SAVE THE DATES and join us. Here are the highlights through the next four weeks.
Saturday April 27, 2024 2-5 PM
OPA! Maggie Harrison joins us to feature a fabulous lineup of Greek Wines. Vintage Wine Distributor and Grand Cru Wine Company are well know for an extensive Greek selection in their portfolio. Sample six beautiful wines; Kir-Yianni Akakies Sparkling Rose, Kir-Yianni Xinomavro Cuvee Villages, Skouras Moscofilero, Skouras St. George Red Nemea. Plus, enjoy an opportunity to taste and compare Santo Assyrtiko and Alexakis Assyrtiko.
Wine tasting includes our delicious charcuterie board with North Hill Bakery crackers and a selection of gourmet cheeses. Our fan favorite crackers are created by local baker Katy Brennan and her growing business is WBENC Certified Women's Business Enterprise. Enjoy her artisan crackers at our weekly, year-round Saturday afternoon tastings. Admission on April 27th is $15 per person with Wine Club members eligible for 50% off Admission.
Visit Western Reserve Wines to join our unique Wine of the Month Club, or simply call 440-498-9463 to join today! Shop online at CleWine.com and pick up your order at the tasting ~ We offer perfect selections for your 2024 Celebrations and Beyond. We look forward to seeing you!
Upcoming Events
Saturday May 4, 2024 2-5 PM
We expect Vlad Tenenbaum, WSET 1, to return for our own Western Reserve Wines staffed tasting. Do you have a favorite varietal, region or winemaker? Text us at 216-220-9225 and share your ideas for the lineup on the first Saturday of May 2024 ~ We would LOVE to hear from you!
Saturday May 11, 2024 2-5 PM
Rick Tanski, Sales Professional for Private Reserve Fine Wines returns to join Western Reserve Wines' Saturday afternoon tasting. Rick's portfolio is rich with both Old World and New World selections to cater to both the novice guest interested in learning more and the wine aficionado interested in expanding their wine collection. A combination of wines that are either ready to drink or wines to cellar to enjoy in the future.
Saturday May 18, 2024 2-5 PM
Have you enjoyed Vlad's Picks that are featured at Western Reserve Wines? Check out our shelves for staff picks and join our wine tasting on May 18th to sample six of these stellar selections! A medley of wines that are food friendly, crowd pleasers!
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Please pencil in these future dates:
Thursday May 30th 6:30-8:30 PM Sake Tasting
Many customers asked for more education on Western Reserve Wines' expanding sake selections. We offer you the perfect answer ~ Join us for an evening with Mimi from Takara Sake. John Constantine and Maggie Harrison of Vintage Wine Distributor and Grand Cru Wine Company welcome Mimi to Greater Cleveland and we are thrilled our calendars aligned for her to bring a wealth of sake knowledge to share with all of us.
The format has evolved to a seated event, Reservations Required. RSVP with friends to compare notes and insights while learning about the fascinating history and complexity of sake. When it comes to the food pairings, we are thinking outside of the bento box with unique, non-traditional menu selections. Stay tuned for more details soon! You are invited to add your name and number of guests to our will call list. We are limited to 20 guests and look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday June 6th Educational Series III with Susie Selby, owner and winemaker of Selby Winery. Ticket details to be announced at May 4th tasting for this evening event. Limited Seating ~ Reservations Required! You are invited to add your name and number of guests to our will call list. We are limited to 20 guests and look forward to seeing you there!
Friday Night November 22, 2024 from 7-9 PM Annual Champagne Blowout; ticket details to be announced at our Saturday Afternoon Wine Tasting November 2nd. You are invited to add your name and number of guests to our will call list. We are limited to 25 guests and look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the start of a wonderful holiday season!
Past Events
Saturday April 20, 2024 2-5 PM
Rick Tanski, Sales Professional from Private Reserve Fine Wines, brings a wealth of knowledge with his New World and Old World wine selections. Enjoy two of Sue Shay's award winning wines from Bluebird Hill Cellars; Duology White Blend and Burgundian style Mom's Block Pinot Noir. We also have one of the first of the new 2023 vintage rose wines; Maison Nicolas as well as Baglio di Pianetto Catarratto from Sicily, Château Riffaud Bordeaux Rouge 2019, and Tait Family Winery "The Ballbuster" Red Blend 2020 Barossa Valley, Australia.
Click here for Saturday Brochure. Click here for Tasting Notes.
Saturday April 13, 2024 "Love is in the Air"
Presented by Vlad Tenenbaum, WSET 1. Visit us to sample six wines from the newest rotation of Western Reserve Wines' 12 Under $12ish selections. Did you know we continue to offer the selections from early 2024 12 Under $12ish display? Ask our staff for a tour of the shop and learn where these value driven selections have earned a place on our shelves. 12 under $12ish
Friday April 12th Educational Series II with Sue Shay Co-founder Bluebird Hill Cellars, Monroe, Oregon. Limited Seating ~ Reservations Required! This Educational Series includes five of Sue Shay's award winning wines; Pinot Gris, Duology (White Blend). Flagship Pinot Noir, Zenith Pinot Noir, and Mom's Block Pinot Noir.
Saturday April 6, 2024
Join us Saturday April 6th 2-5pm ~ Chris Spellman presents award-winning, high-scoring wines and craft beer from Superior Beverage. Invite the sights, sounds and smells of spring with patio pleasing wines from Italy; La Marca Prosecco and Jermann Pinot Grigio. Hankering to fire up the grill and roast some hearty vegetables and the best meats? Pair with these stellar selections; Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina and Purple Hands Lone Oak Ranch Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley.
The recent 12 Under $12ish feature, Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon continues to be available as a fan favorite. Ask us for a tour of the 12 Under $12ish display and learn where these great value wines earned a place on the shelf. Most of our select craft beer selections are brought to us by Chris. Enjoy a few samples on Saturday to try before you buy. Market Garden Citramax IPA continues to grow in popularity and Columbus Brewing Company Peel Pusher is our newest beer addition. Planning a party? Did you know we are able to special order the majority of beers and wines available in Ohio and fulfill most orders within the week? Make us your first and only call for one stop shopping for your party's wine, beer and non-alcoholic selections! Call us at 440-498-9463.
Saturday March 30, 2024
Patrick Fisher presents wines from Southern Glazer. Enjoy one of Pat's personal favorites, Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County. This stellar white wine starts with elderberry flowers, lime zest, limestone, quartz, feijoa, and pink dragon fruit. Rather than Google "feijoa", visit on Saturday to taste for yourself! Pat's extensive portfolio also includes Pacific Northwest wine producer A to Z. This popular brand's Pinot Noir and Riesling are must haves as we enter the holiday weekend. Both are crowd-pleasers and food friendly. Discover a world of adventure with Silk & Spice Red Blend from Portugal, destined to be added to Western Reserve Wines' next 12 Under $12ish rotation, to be unveiled Saturday March 30th.
Pat's selections also include one of the newest additions to Western Reserve Wine's growing portfolio, M Farmer & Maker Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Paso Robles, California - great farmers in top vineyard sites. Sourced from some of the most prestigious sites in Paso Robles' Adelaida, Estrella, El Pomar, Creston, and Geneseo Districts, including John Vineyards, Beato, Armory, Bootjack Ranch, Wilderness, and Lago Vineyards. Ratings in the Press: 2021 WE = 91 | Parker = 95 | Vinous = 91 | Sunset Int'l = 96 & Double Gold. Click here for Tasting Notes.
Whatever meal you share with friends and family for the holidays ~ we have something for everyone included in this spectacular tasting! Wine tasting includes our popular charcuterie board with fine cheese selections and delicious crackers from North Hill Bakery. Our fan favorite crackers are created by local baker Katy Brennan and her growing business is WBENC Certified Women's Business Enterprise. Enjoy her artisan crackers at our weekly, year-round Saturday afternoon tastings.
Admission on March 30th is $15 per person with Wine Club members eligible for BOGO Admission. Visit Western Reserve Wines to join our unique Wine of the Month Club, or simply call 440-498-9463 to join today!
Saturday March 23, 2024
Visit Western Reserve Wines for our Saturday afternoon Wine Tasting March 23rd 2-5pm. Maggie Harrison from Vintage Wine Distributor explores the world of Pet Nat with selections from Field Recordings. A unique lineup of Field Recordings CHENIN, SKINS (Orange) White Wine, FREDDO Sangiovese (served chilled). FICTION Red Blend and WONDERWALL Pinot Noir Edna Valley.
Winemaker Andrew Jones has a keen eye for diamonds in the rough: sites that are unknown or under-appreciated but hold enormous untapped potential. He strives for unique wines loaded with personality and a one-of-a-kind experience.
Click here for brochure.Saturday March 16, 2024
Sip & Savor: Classic Wines of Sonoma County ~ Get ready to paint the town green with the luck of the Irish and the exquisite flavors of Sonoma County wines! Join us for a Saturday Afternoon Wine Tasting event that promises to be as charming as a leprechaun's pot of gold. Visit Western Reserve Wines Saturday March 16th 2-5pm for Classic Wines of Sonoma presented by John Dubie, Sales Professional from Heidelberg Distributing. Don your green attire, grab your friends, and let the celebration begin! Whether you’re Irish by blood or honorary for the day, this wine tasting is your passport to an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day experience. Join us and let’s raise a glass to the Emerald Isle and the joy of good company!
Saturday March 9, 2024
Join us for Saturday afternoon wine tasting March 9, 2024 2-5PM; Celebrate the change of seasons with a Spring tour of Europe presented by Vlad Tenenbaum, WSET 1. Enjoy the experience of light whites and rose wines with the Bozzovich Bianco, Gateway Vinho Verde and Rose de Loire ~ Perfect patio selections for those warmer March afternoons. Looking for the perfect wines to savor on the cooler spring evenings? We have Jim Jim The Down-Underdog Shiraz, Goru Monastrell and Alain Jaume Domaine Grand Venuer Le Miocine Chateaneuf-du-Pape. While these wines span across Europe, they all share wide appeal, as food friendly, crowd-pleasers. Something for everyone at values that range from $12.99 to $59.99 Retail. Wine tasting includes our charcuterie board that features delicious North Hill Bakery artisan crackers and fine cheese selections. Are you able to name the newest artisan cracker flavor from our local baker? Enjoy some for yourself and visit us on Saturday! Click here for tasting notes.Click here for brochure.
Saturday March 2, 2024
Join us for Saturday afternoon wine tasting March 2, 2024 2-5PM; Celebrate Women's History Month with Rick Tanski from Private Reserve Fine Wines. Enjoy beautiful wines, including Sue Shay's Bluebird Hill Cellars Pinot Noir, Susie Selby's Selby Winery Sauvignon Blanc and Molly Lippitt's Dante Merlot from Michael Pozzan Winery. We also have Old World wines created and nurtured by women winemakers: Dibon Cava Brut Rose, Carpineto Chianti Classico Reserva and Baglio Di Pianetto Insolia. At the end of the wine tasting March 2nd, we will share an exciting announcement about our next Educational Series, scheduled for Friday evening April 12th. Click here.
