This was my first time at CLE Urban Winery, although I've know about this destination for a long…read moretime. YELP Elites held an event there tonight, and the vibes were rockin'! The venue is decorated in Cleveland art. There are couches, chairs, a long bar and tables of varying sizes for cozy get togethers. We started with a mini charcuterie. We then learned that 50 types of wine are made on the premises! We were treated to a wine flight of 4 varieties. I chose the Buckeye Blackberry Merlot. The Elite event included a DIY terrarium bar, hosted by Peace Lily Boutique Plant Shop. I finally have a new plant in my house after the long winter. It was great meeting YELP Elites. Thanks for hosting the event!

Loved this gem in the middle of the city. Great place to chill and sip some wine and chat with the…read moreowner.

This winery/ vineyard is great! It's grape vineyard is located right in Hough, Cleveland and makes…read morethis location a one of a kind spot to visit! The winery is changing the vibe of this neighborhood for the better. Majority of the neighbors love it here and the winery is creating jobs for people in the immediate area, which is needed and wonderful. They source their hybrid vines which are grafted, from Cornell University grapes. Their wines have great names such as Swoon, Sassy, or Crimson! All the wine is cold pressed and made on site. They quark all their wine and make about 5,000 bottles per year. Mansfield Frazier is the owner with his lovely wife Brenda. They personally run the joint and take great care of their costumers and wine. I was here for a 20+ person event with the Cornell Alumni Club and they did a fabulous job accommodating everyone! There is plenty of parking and space to walk around outside. There is a bit of seating inside and very knowledgeable staff around to talk about their products. Their hours of operation vary so you should call the number on the door and the owner could possibly be there in minutes. 216-438-0964 They do not have snacks for sale at the moment, but you are welcome to bring your own to eat inside. FYI - In the future they would love to take down the old abandon building, which was once a church next door and grow the wine making facility with a gift shop, market and better space to host more costumers. If interested in supporting this new Cleveland biz - come visit!

Just called to try and make reservations, and the young lady who answered was very rude from the…read morebeginning. this alone gave me the change of heart of wanting to go.

Pour Wine + Gifts is a touch of sophistication in the picturesque Cedar Fairmount neighborhood in…read moreCleveland Heights. It's a recent addition to the local business landscape. I finally experienced this wine boutique during the Music Hop Festival. ASSORTMENT: The shop impresses with its extensive global collection of wines and spirits (over 500 wines). You'll find anything from the mundane Aperol to the trending Veuve Clicquot to the classic Dom Perignon. Beyond the wine, you'll discover interesting foods - wine spreads, locally acclaimed POP mustard, local Heights Mitchell's Chocolate, pasta, oils, and more. There is a rich gift assortment suitable for any occasion - erode soaps, bookish trays, adorable wine beanies, soap tubs, greeting cards, and beyond. You'll find really expensive and extremely reasonably priced wines co-existing in a single space. Wine connoisseurs might be impressed by "The Impossible Collection of Wine" for $1,400 that features the most exquisite vintages (with original labels) from around the world. Interestingly, some of the wine labels circa 1920s are as old as the neighborhood where this shop resides. BOUTIQUE: The boutique is in a historical Heights Rockefeller Building surrounded by local dining destinations. The boutique is charming - wooden detail, chandeliers, and strategic spotlights. The store display is always beautifully designed. The store contains a retail area, and a small bar with bar stools. During my visit there was wine tasting for $15 with options to try 3 pours. I tried Aperol (with prosecco). Seemed like a great value. There were also complimentary appetizers. A Glass of Vino (string trio) were playing right outside the shop. SERVICE: The owner and sommelier have extensive experience in the wine industry and provide wine consultation. They were reasonably friendly. I genuinely felt subtle imperious reactions. It's somewhat atypical for the city's culture but maybe that's just wine culture. Perhaps that would be different if I was a regular. Parking: Small parking lot is available behind the building. Street parking is available during busy times. Pour is an interesting concept in the city. It's the most sophistication and extensive collection of wine. It's a perfect destination if you visit the restaurants in the area or are shopping for a gift.

So great to have in the neighborhood! Great wine selection at a range of price points, friendly…read moreowners, and other fun treats :) Can't wait to be back!

The Urban Vitner is a Hidden Gem in Willoughby Ohio. I LUVED LUVED LUVEd it, and I know what I'm…read moretalking about, both selling wines and holding a WSETIII. Read my blog about the wines at http://winesagereview.com/hidden-gem-in-willoughby-oh/ (and, if I can ask, follow my page for future blogs).

From the owner: City residents and visitors will be able to experience the production of wine right in the city…read more The crushing and pressing of grapes will be on display at our production facility and tasting studio on North Industrial Parkway in Willoughby, OH. Visitors will be able to see production from grape to bottle.

Unexpectedly lovely. This winery is in the basement of a local home near Strongsville. it is…read moreliterally in a residential area. The outdoor decor is very nice, and neat as a pin. They have lights and signage to let you know you're at the right house. They even have a small vineyard growing in the backyard.. Upon entering the door to the winery, you will find yourself in a stairwell with stairs going down to the basement. Once you're in the basement you will immediately forget you are in a basement. It is quite a spacious and comfortable area with lots of tables and couches, a fireplace, a bar, and a bathroom. There's even a section where they make the wine in steel barrels. It's very cozy, charming, friendly and clean. The host/owners are extremely friendly. It seems that the owner's family is from Northern Italy and we enjoyed talking to them. The Wine itself far exceeded my expectations. We tasted three reds plus the Chardonnay, and we enjoyed all of it. The blueprint red blend was my favorite followed by the Chardonnay. I'm a bit of a Wine snob and I typically don't like Ohio wine. However, I was pleasantly surprised...okay...if we're being honest...actually shocked...that all the wine we tasted was excellent. I will definitely be telling all my friends and family about La Famiglia winery!

Great service and food. Wine tastings. Great to hang out…read moreor have a special event. Check it out soon.

I went here back in May to meet up with a friend I hadn't seen in years and this was such a…read morepleasant surprise! I found this place just by searching black owned wine in Cleveland and this popped up! The day we went, there was some type of chocolate festival in the historic downtown area of Bedford so parking was a little tight but manageable. I was fortunate to find a parking spot on the street right in front of the wine boutique! And parking was free. Upon entry, I was immediately greeted by an employee. She ended up being the person who helped us throughout our wine tasting. Also, I was impressed by the elegant design inside the boutique. I knew was about to receive a great experience. We were able to taste 4 different wines at $20 each. We started with white to red. And was given crackers, chocolate and wine to help cleanse our pallet throughout the tasting. This was a great time and I have to go back whenever I'm in town again!

Annual couples weekend stop! This experience did not disappoint. Knowledgeable staff was awesome…read more Tasted some great wine! Thanks again!

I do not know much about wine or wine making (not a big drinker) but joined a dozen of my friends…read morein my foodie girls group to test and make our own wine at Your Wine Cellar. The larger the group, the cheaper your own total will be! Your Wine Cellar is hidden inside of Brew Kettle and Top Golf in Strongsville, nearby Walmart. Don't be fooled by the outdated Google Images of a place with its own sign - it no longer is labeled clearly. Meg was our host and director of our wine making adventure. She was great! We went through a dozen or so rounds of wine tastings to decide, as a group, what we will make. Each sample is $1 and I only tried a few, sticking mostly to the fruity ones. I liked the California Moscato the best of the whites. I only tried one red, the Diablo. The Diablo was the one we ended up making. The making process took about 10 minutes. We also were able to order food from the Brew Kettle. The food I ordered for lunch will be part of the review I wrote for Brew Kettle, which will be published soon after this one. Overall, I had a fun time with my friends, learning about what kinds of wines we like and don't like. In 8 weeks, we are coming back to bottle and label our wines! The entire process ended up being $20-25 a person.

We had a really enjoyable time making our wine at Your WINE Cellar. The space is inviting, and it…read morewas such a treat to do a tasting of all the wines. Each one had something unique to offer, and it was great to compare and find our favorites along the way. The staff made the experience easy and fun, which made for a really nice afternoon. Definitely a spot worth visiting!

Enjoy Cooper's Hawk to celebrate something for a friend. Just the two of us had a cozy little…read morebooth. The service was great, MacKayla was prompt, polite, professional. She also coursed our appetizer and meal when asked, because we said we didn't want to rush. It made it a great experience. The brussel sprouts appetizer was great, crispy, sauced well, flavorful. We got filet entrées and each of our steaks were cooked perfectly! This is a loud and busy restaurant, which I love the energy of. If you're looking for a quite intimate setting I'd skip this spot.

Nicely plated hospital food- convince me I'm wrong. I've never in all of my years of living have…read morehad sweet brown gravy (chicken marsala). I'm not talking savory with a hint of sweetness, I'm talking granulated sugar (I'm guessing) had to be used to make that thick looking concoction. The appetizers have been consistently tasty and overpriced. Why is any appetizer $20+? It's the same featured small bites as any other fast casual restaurant. The service was very slow at my most recent visit and the restaurant side was nearly empty. There were maybe a total of 16 people across the dining room but it looked fully staffed. We were seated upon arrival, but the waitress was very slow check on our table. If there was a bare minimum to do the job, she met it-barely. lol she was nice but I wouldn't want to be in her section again. They have been pretty generous with the wine flights if you want to sample their offerings. This is not a place that I wouldn't choose to frequent but it's still a nice meal out.

This is a great place to get together with friends or pop in for wine, specialty, cocktails and…read moredelicious charcuterie boards. They are always throwing some cute events with crafts, the owner is an absolute pleasure I've frequented some of the holiday events and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming the service is great. Definitely check out this Gem in Avon.

Me and 25 of my closest gal pals enjoyed a lovely Golden Girls-themed bingo brunch at the new…read moreMeraki Market in Avon last Sunday and my goodness, the staff at Meraki Market really went above and beyond! Bingo was fun and appropriately priced (this was their third bingo event ever), the decor was decked out in a retro 1980s Miami theme, and I LOVED the special menu they developed for us! Now let's talk about the food and drinks! Like I said, there was a special menu (see included picture) but we could order from the regular menu as well. I ordered a caramel iced cold brew ($4 and so sweet and refreshing!) and their fig jam and goat cheese flatbread ($14). I will be dreaming of that flatbread for a while, it was that good! You can tell Meraki Market really knows their cheese and meats! I can't wait to go to another event here and might even look into their bridal party create your own boxes - I am in charge of my sister's Bachelorette festivities and need all the help I can get! In the meantime, I picked up a bottle of Greek rose and have my eye on a few cutting boards/charcuterie boards (the brunch one is my favorite!) Thanks again for putting together such a wonderful experience for all of us! It was a brunch to remember!

I judge wine & spirit stores by two things: (1) Does the owner have an extensive working knowledge…read moreof wine, spirits, and everything related, (2) Do they carry a broad, high-quality selection of products? Shaker Wines & Spirits wins on both accounts, particularly #1. Anything you need, anything you want to know about wine, beer or any other beverage, Gene has you covered. He's a true expert. You can safely ignore the 1-star rating left by a disgruntled "Cleveland" Whiskey seeker. I agree with the owner, this Cleveland Whiskey things is an annoying "me-too" trend. I hope it passes soon.

Recently asked about wine tasting. Response was very very rude. After doing further research,…read moresimilar things about someone named Gene was reported. I'd stay out of their way. First and last interaction.