Cleveland Uncorked 2025: An International Wine Experience

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Cleveland Uncorked 2025: An International Wine Experience Tickets, Fri, May 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

A weekend for wine lovers in the heart of Downtown Cleveland.

Friday May 9th - Sunday May 11th, 2025

Join us for the highly anticipated return of Cleveland Uncorked: An International Wine Experience! Over three unforgettable days, sip and savor wines from around the world with expert-led tastings, exclusive pairings, and specialty courses designed to elevate your palate. Indulge in elegant wine dinners, enjoy live music, and engage with renowned sommeliers as they guide you through the artistry of winemaking.

Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your wine journey, Cleveland Uncorked offers something for every enthusiast. Raise your glass and join us for an immersive celebration of wine, flavor, and culture!

All tickets are à la carte. Food and wine samples are included in ticket price. Customize your weekend experience by choosing the events and expert-led courses that you'd like to attend below.

Weekend Schedule:

Welcome Reception - Friday, May 9th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kick off the weekend with a four-course food and wine tasting paired with our partner wineries, including a champagne welcome.

Featured Wineries:

-Beau Joie

-Minute Wines

-Bootleg Wines

$80 per person.

Classes & Grand Tasting - Saturday, May 10th | 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Spend the afternoon attending an educational wine course from the class selection below (classes begin at 1:00pm). Head straight from classes into the Grand Tasting at 3:00pm.

$125 per person for one class and the Grand Tasting.

$150 per person for the Sommelier Experience and the Grand Tasting.

$95 per person to just attend the Grand Tasting.

Ticket includes one class and the Grand Tasting:

- Choose one course from the selection below.

1. Taste of Tuscany (1:00pm)

Hosted by Lux Wines. A taste of premium Tuscan wines. Compare and contrast two Sangiovese based wines and then compare and contrast two Bordeaux based wines.

2. Sparkling 101 (1:00pm)

Hosted by Cutting Edge selections. A fun and educational walk through of different bubbles from around the world.

3. Nicole's Features, "Wine Etiquette for Young Professionals" partnered with Ed Thomkins from Wines LLC (1:00 pm)

Hosted by Nicole Salerno of Lago and Lago Custom Events. Learn the steps to ordering wines that fit the profile you are looking for, how to taste and know they are right for you and more!

4. The Sommelier Experience, Do you get what you pay for? $25+ upgrade (1:00pm)

Hosted by Jackson Family Wines. Our VIP experience is a tasting of curated wines from our reserve list selected by and discussed with Larry O’brien.

5. Where Did You Go, Merlot? (1:00pm)

Hosted by Mollie Battenhouse, MW National Director of Wine and Sales Education for Jackson Family Wines. This experience will reintroduce you to Merlot, Merlot blends and bring to light the fabulous profile that Merlot has to offer.

Grand Tasting (3:00 - 6:00pm) $95 per person

- Wine Passport included for tastings and food samples.

Distributors and Wineries present include but are not limited to:

Jackson Family Wines, Lux Wines, Moet & Chandon, Deutsch Wines, Wines LLC, Vineyard Brands, Superior Beverages, Wine Trends, Cutting Edge

Jackson Family Wine Three Course Dinner - Saturday, May 10th | 7:00 pm

$102 per person. Tax and gratuity included in ticket price. Limited seats available.

Ticket includes:

- Three course menu with wine pairings

* Vegan option available upon request

Lux Italian Wine Three Course Dinner - Saturday, May 10th | 7:00pm

$102 per person. Tax and gratuity included in ticket price. Limited seats available.

Ticket includes:

- 6 course "small plates" pairings-

Crispy Fried Salmon, Edamame Puree, Roasted Edamame, Confit Garlic paired with Girlan Chardonnay, Marna

Clarified Strawberry Gazpacho with Compressed Strawberry, Jalapeno and Sesame Oil paired with Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc

Carrot and Beet Mochi, Shaved Bok Choy, Herb and Yogurt Emulsion paired with Pieropan Calvarino

Lemongrass and Rice Stuffed Chicken Leg, Gochujang Glaze paired with Massican Sauvignon Blanc

Foie Gras Mousse, Sesame Cracker paired with Jayson Sauvignon Blanc

Fig Sorbet Remise en Bouche

Sake Poached Pear with Lavender Ice Cream Filling, Charred Cinnamon Stick paired with Tornatore Pietrarizzo Bianco

* Vegan option available upon request

Bubbles & Brunch - Sunday, May 11th | 11:00am - 12:30 pm

$59 per person (includes gratuity)

Ticket includes:

- Tasting of five select bubbles, including a welcome champagne

- Trio Brunch Selection from Lago East Bank