NEWS WITH A FUSE
By The Madd Hatter
As a former resident of both Ohio City and Tremont from the late 80’s through the early 2000’s, I can’t seem to escape this troubling thought…WHAT IN THE HELL IS WRONG WITH OUR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP ON THE EASTSIDE ?
Since the mid-80’s, the near Westside has made huge leaps and bounds when it comes to community development, community collaborations and overall beautification of each of these neighborhoods.
A True Celebration of Wine from Across the World
This will be the biggest wine event that Cleveland has ever seen. Taste CLE and Driftwood Catering are putting together a full day of wine fun with events such as education classes, speciality tastings, grand tasting, vip and more. You can pick 1 or all of the options to go to. It’s all a-la-carte. You’ll get a chance to meet winemakers, national sales people, the ones that live and breath these wines. Many of which are sommeliers and are full of knowledge.
The most popular is the Grand Tasting which is 4 hours in the main ballroom where there will be over 100 wines being sampled. This also includes a pasta station and food stations that will be themed based on the various countries and their wines. You’ll get a souvenir glass as well.
There are classes available for before the grand tasting. Everything from Wine 101 to a high end Bordeaux tasting. And for the VIPs, you get in one hour early and get the chance to taste premium wines that are rare and score big. You’ll also get food to pair with these wines.
TICKET OPTIONS
Grand Tasting – 6:00pm to 10:00pm
$65 | Early Bird (First 400 People)
$70 | Regular Price (401 to 800 People)
$75 | Late Registration (801 to 1000 People)
VIP Tasting – 5:00pm to 6:00pm
$125 | Includes Sampling of 12 Premium Wines with Food Pairings
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*Limited to 100 People
Classes – 2:00pm to 5:00pm (30 people per class)
2pm | $30 | Wine 101 – Learn about all the basics
2pm | $40 | Blind Tasting – USA or Europe
3pm | $50 | Battle of the Cabernet Sauvignon
3pm | $50 | Truffle Making Class with Ports
4pm | $125 | A Bordeaux Experience
| Ticket Type | Price | Cart |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Tasting – Early Bird | $65 | Tickets are sold out. |
| Grand Tasting – Regular Rate | $70 | |
| Grand Tasting – Late Registration | $75 | |
| VIP – Bordeaux Experience (Includes food & Grand Tasting) | $125 | |
| VIP – Wines of the World (Includes Food) | $125 | Tickets are sold out. |
| Class – Wine 101 | $30 | Tickets are sold out. |
| Class – Blind Tasting – USA or Europe | $40 | |
| Class – Battle of the Cabernet Sauvignon | $40 | |
| Class – Truffle Making with Port | $40 |
GRAND TASTING
6pm to 10pm | Unlimited Wine, Beer, Food Stations, Live Music and & Souvenir Glass all Included
Over 100 wines for you to sample and learn from winemakers, national sales managers, sommeliers and the true professionals that make wine their lives. Food is included as well and there will be multiple food stations themed by country so you can pair your wines with the food from that area. Over the 4 hour grand tasting, you’ll get to try wines from all around the world. The education you’ll get from this tasting is priceless.
Food Included in the Grand Tasting
PASTA STATION
Italian American Pasta Station
Gemellini Pollo al Mattone (brick chicken) Garlic Cream Sauce
Penne Stewed Vegetables, Sauce Arrabiata
Roasted Garlic focaccia, Shaved Parmesan
FRENCH STATION
Phyllo wrapped brie with berry compote, mini quiche Loraine, comet gougères, Traditional cassoulet, baguette
SPANISH TAPAS STATION
Warm Marinated olives with orange and fennel. Chorizo Meatballs/ Crushed Tomato/ Mint, Spanish Saffron rice, Cheesy
Beef empanadas
FRUIT & SNACK STATIONS
There will be a few of these around the area.
CLASS INFO
Each class will have it’s own theme and are limited to about 30 people per class.
WINE 101 – A class for the wine drinker that really wants to learn about taste, smell and how to properly speak about wines, where they come from and basic pairings. There will be 5 wines included in the sampling and the class will be lead by a certified wine educator.
Truth be Told Sauvignon Blanc
Tribute Chardonnay
Imagery Pinot Noir
Naveran Cava Brut
Iron and Sands Cabernet Sauvignon
BATTLE OF THE CABS – If you love Cabernet Sauvignon, then this is the class for you. There will be Cabernet’s sampled from various states and regions. Gives you a great chance to see how Cabernet is grown around the world and how interesting the changes are.
Two Vessels Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | Lodi, California
Charles Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | Columbia Valley, Washington
Tribute Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 | Napa, California
Mas La Chevaliere Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 | France
Caligiore Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 | Argentina
TRUFFLE MAKING CLASS – Come and learn how to make truffles while you taste some ports. Carolina from The Bom Parties will be hosting this class and you’ll be making your own truffles to take home with you that day. And they will be infused with the ports you’re sampling. A super fun interactive class and learning to do something fun.
A BORDEAUX EXPERIENCE (Also Includes Grand Tasting Ticket)
For the true french wine drinker, some of the best wines in the world. We did this class at the last event and it was one of the best by far. There will be 8 wines from the region, both the right bank and left bank. Tasting hosted by Mr. Dan Greathouse whois one of the best in the country.
WINES
Chateau d’Issan | Margaux | $100.00
Chateau Gloria | St. Estephe | $63.00
Chateau d’Armailhac (Mouton-Rothschild) | Pauillac | $75.00
Chateau D’Agassac | Haut Medoc | $50.00
Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion | Pessac-Leognan | $120.00
Chateau Quintus | St. Emilion | $170.00
Chateau Le Gay 2018 | Pomerol | $200.00
Peyredon Lagravette Chardonneret | Bordeaux Blanc | $30.00
FOOD INCLUDED
Mediterranean Elevation Display
Grilled, raw and marinated veggies with Roasted beet hummus.
Mutabbal (smoky eggplant dip).
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
Dolmades (Stuffed Vine Leaves)
Prosciutto wrapped Asiago Bread Sticks
Grilled Naan, Marinated Olives, Parmesan, Gruyere, SMoked Blue Cheese
Strawberries, Dates & Figs
VIP TASTING EXPERIENCE
One of our most popular parts of the event. This is where you’ll find some hard to get bottles, low allocation bottles one wines that score big. Our VIP tasting will also include food that will pair with these gorgeous wines.
WINES
Buena Vista Chat Napa Cab | California | $59.99
Hess Mt Veeder Cab | California | $99.99
Duckhorn 3 Palms Merlot | California | $135
Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon | $99.99
Bergstrom Cumberland Pinot Noir | Oregon | $54.99
K Vintner The Beautiful Syrah 2018 | Washington | $64.99
Laurent Perrie Brut Rose | France | $99.99
Podere Ruggeri Corsini Brunello di Montalcino 2018 | Italy | $54.99
Casa vinicola Alberto Bartali Barolo Bussia 2019 | Italy | $54.99
Orin Swift Machete | Napa | $64.99
Orin Swift Papillon | Napa | $90.99
Chateau d’Armailhac (Mouton-Rothschild) | Bordeaux | $74.99
FOOD INCLUDED
Mediterranean Elevation Display
Grilled, raw and marinated veggies with Roasted beet hummus.
Mutabbal (smoky eggplant dip).
Cauliflower Tabbouleh
Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
Dolmades (Stuffed Vine Leaves)
Prosciutto wrapped Asiago Bread Sticks
Grilled Naan, Marinated Olives, Parmessean, Gruyere, SMoked Blue Cheese
Strawberries, Dates & Figs
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Partnership and new brew will support Cleveland Metroparks trails
Cleveland Metroparks announced today a partnership with Fat Head’s Brewery on Leaf Man Lager, a new year-round beer scheduled to release on draft and in 15pk cans Wednesday, April 17 at Fat Head’s Beer Hall and Brewery, expanding the following week to stores, restaurants and bars throughout Northeast Ohio. Leaf Man Lager will also be available within Cleveland Metroparks locations including Merwin’s Wharf, golf courses, seasonal concessions and more. A portion of all proceeds from Leaf Man Lager will support Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund. The new lager continues the tradition of Fat Head’s award-winning Trail Head Pale Ale that raised over $100,000 for Cleveland Metroparks trails. Together, Cleveland Metroparks and Fat Head’s Brewery have partnered now for over a decade, working together to enhance the trail experience across the Park District’s 325+ miles of trails. “We know that our vast trail network is one of the main reasons that people visit Cleveland Metroparks,” said Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian M. Zimmerman. “I want to thank Matt, Glenn and their team for their dedication and creativity in support of our efforts to enhance the trail experience and connect communities throughout the region.” |
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| Leaf Man Lager offers a refreshing pilsner malt character, with light cracker and biscuit like flavors including European noble hops that add bright citrusy and floral notes. Leaf Man Lager is 4.8% alcohol. It will be distributed through Cavalier Distributing.
“We are tremendously excited to be working so closely with the Metroparks again,” said Matt Cole, Co-Founder/Master Brewer at Fat Head’s and mountain biking enthusiast. “Northeast Ohio is extremely fortunate to possess such an outstanding resource and system for the community to appreciate and enjoy. It truly is a treasure and we’re thrilled that Leaf Man Lager will help not only raise awareness but also raise dollars to continue to enhance Cleveland Metroparks trail network.” |
The Cleveland Orchestra is thrilled to announce it will perform with multi-platinum, 12-time Grammy Award–winner John Legend at Blossom Music Center on Thursday, August 8.
Legend, an Ohio native, is bringing his live show to select venues across the country this summer and will make his Cleveland Orchestra debut in Cuyahoga Falls. Continue reading “The Cleveland Orchestra announces ‘An Evening With John Legend’ at Blossom Music Center”