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Cincinnati International Wine Festival Office
3716 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Swirl Power: From Curious to Confident

A Three-Part Wine Experience with Mary Horn

Whether you’re just beginning your wine journey or looking to deepen your appreciation, Swirl Power is designed to help you demystify wine, learn to taste with confidence, understand what you love, and discover something new with every glass.

Led by Mary Horn, Level 3 Sommelier and Cincinnati International Wine Festival Board President, this intimate three-part series explores the fundamentals of wine through guided tastings, food pairings, and engaging conversation.

Three sessions. One complete experience.

$175 per person
Registration includes all three sessions.

Dates:

Tuesday, July 28 | Tuesday, August 25 | Tuesday, September 29

6:30-8:30 PM each date

 Location:

Cincinnati International Wine Festival Office
3716 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Conveniently located across from Xavier University and adjacent to Wasson Way. Complimentary parking is available in the adjoining lot.

Your Wine Journey Includes:

July 28

Map Your Palate with Classic Whites
Discover the building blocks of wine tasting as you explore six classic white wines and learn how to identify flavors, aromas, structure, and personal preferences.

August 25

Use your Palate (Blind Tasting) with Classic Reds
Learn the art of pairing food and wine while tasting six classic red wines alongside thoughtfully selected food pairings designed to enhance each wine’s character.

September 29

Next Level by Pairing Food & Wine
Build on what you learned about red and white and continue explore sparkling and port from celebratory bubbles to decadent sweet wines that are often overlooked.

Come curious. Leave confident. 🍷

only 30 tickets available for sale

What to Expect

  • Guided tasting of six wines per session
  • Expert instruction from Mary Horn
  • Curated food accompaniments, including charcuterie, crudités, and seasonal bites.

Tickets

  • $175 per person – Registration includes all three sessions.
  • Only 30 tickets available for sale

Why Attend?

  • Learn to map your palate
  • Blind Taste wines
  • Confidently order off the wine list!