Grand Tastings
More than 700 new, rare, and exciting wines from more than 200 wineries around the world are available to sample, while guests enjoy delicious food samples and the opportunity to participate in the silent auction. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or an intrigued beginner, winemakers and winery representatives welcome you as they pair their useful knowledge with exquisite samples of their art.
Admission ticket to the Grand Tasting includes the wine sampling, a keepsake Riedel wine glass (valued at $15), food samplings and access to wine industry representatives and experts from around the globe.
Location:
Duke Energy Convention CenterGrand Ballrooms, 3rd Floor
525 Elm Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202
Grand Tastings
| Day(s) | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Evening | 7:00 – 9:30 PM | $75 in advance, $80 day of event |
| Saturday Afternoon | 2:30 – 4:30 PM | $70 in advance, $75 day of event |
| Saturday Evening | 6:30 – 9:00 PM | $85 in advance, $90 day of event |
The Collectors Tasting Room (add-on ticket)
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Enjoy 7 tastes of high-end wines for one hour only prior to each Grand Tasting. Requires the purchase of a Grand Tasting ticket. Please arrive 15 minutes prior.
| Days(s) | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Evening | 6:00-7:00 PM | $40 in advance, $45 day of event (Plus the cost of a grand tasting ticket) |
| Saturday Afternoon | 1:30-2:30 PM | $40 in advance, $45 day of event (Plus the cost of a grand tasting ticket) |
| Saturday Evening | 5:30-6:30 PM | $40 in advance, $45 day of event (Plus the cost of a grand tasting ticket) |
Education Sessions (add-on ticket)
New to wine, or just want to make the most out of your Grand Tasting experience? Join some of the most knowledgeable wine educators in Cincinnati for a one-hour education session prior to each Grand Tasting. Requires the purchase of a Grand Tasting ticket. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
| 2021 Topic | Day(s) | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Friday Evening | 6:00-7:00 PM | $30 in advance, $35 day of event (Plus the cost of a grand tasting ticket) |
| TBD | Saturday Afternoon | 1:30-2:30 PM | $30 in advance, $35 day of event (Plus the cost of a grand tasting ticket) |
| TBD | Saturday Evening | 5:30-6:30 PM | $30 in advance, $35 day of event (Plus the cost of a grand tasting ticket) |
2020 Friday Evening – TBD
2020 Saturday Afternoon – TBD
2020 Saturday Evening – TBD
Silent Auction
Sign up to bid on terrific auction lots of wine and more! Three auctions throughout the weekend – one Friday evening, one Saturday afternoon and one Saturday evening.
