Join the wineries of the Grand River Valley Debonne Vineyards, Ferrante Winery and Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards, South River Vineyards, Cask 307 Winery, and Red Eagle Distillery for an afternoon of ice wine sampling perfectly paired with the appetizers.

Patrons will visit each of the seven participants in any order they choose. Each establishment will provide samples of their libation along with a delicious appetizer.

$10 pp at each stop.

DEBONNE VINEYARDS

APPETIZER: Rocoto Pepper Jam Cocktail Sausages over Cheesy Grits

FEATURED WINE: 2023 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Cherry Bourbon Ice Wine, 2024 Riesling Iced Wine (choose 2)

WHILE YOU ARE THERE...

- Participants receive a commemorative Debonne Festival Glass

- Ice Wine Specialty Cocktails Ice Wine Bellini Spritz and Chamberry Bliss

- Live music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

- Ice Wine Progressive Dinners-1st four Fridays in March Reserve at https://www.debonne.com/upcoming-events/

FESTIVAL SATURDAYS ONLY 12-5 pm:

- Jam and Rub sampling by Peppers4Fun

- The Bomb featuring Adult Truffles

- XOXO Permanent Jewelry 3/8 and 3/29

FERRANTE WINERY and RISTORANTE

APPETIZER: Pasta with Italian Sausage, Spinach, Ice Wine Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola Creme

FEATURED WINE: Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Sparkling Moscato

WHILE YOU ARE THERE...

- Participants receive a commemorative Ferrante Festival Glass

- Live music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

- Lunch and Dinner ice wine featured menu

- Wine-O Wine Bingo

- Ice Wine Pop-up Bar

- Ice Wine Pairing Dinner Experience with Winemaker Nick Ferrante-March 1st -reservations required.

- Special Ice Wine Cocktail Menu and Bourbon Barrel Aged Ice Wine

- Ice Wine Flight-Food and Wine Pairing Flight

FESTIVAL SATURDAYS ONLY:

- Bourbon Aged Ice Wine Cellar Tour (Additional cost, reservations required, limited availability.)

GRAND RIVER CELLARS WINERY and RESTAURANT

APPETIZER: Pimento and White Cheddar Mac n Cheese with Hot Honey Sauce and Aleppo Seasoning

FEATURED WINE: 2023 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Maple Ice Wine or Port Style Dessert Wine (choose 2)

WHILE YOU ARE THERE...

- Participants receive a commemorative Grand River Cellars Festival Glass

- Ice Wine Lunch and Dinner Menu

- Polar Bear Scavenger Hunt

- Ice Wine Marshmallow Roast All Day and Boozy Ice Hot Cocoa

- Specialty Ice Wine Cocktail Menu

- Ice Wine Cocktail Class - Sunday, March 9th 1pm

- Ice Wine Progressive Dinners-Fridays in March Reserve at https://www.grandrivercellars.com/upcoming-events/

- Live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

- Ice Wine Sweet Treats by Pucker Up Candy Shop

- Ice Wine Candles by Delightfully Soy

FESTIVAL SATURDAYS ONLY 11am - 5 pm:

- Bow Wow "Bark"Cuterie March 16th and 23

- Basket Case Gift Baskets every Saturday

- Wood Carving Artwork by Skid Row Academy every Saturday

- TF Boutique Plush Scarves March 8th and 22nd

- Bella Sand ceramic March 15th

LAURELLO VINEYARDS

APPETIZER: Pulled Pork Slider

FEATURED WINE: Simply Mad Habanero and 2023 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine

WHILE YOU ARE THERE...

- Participants receive a commemorative Laurello Festival Glass

- Live entertainment Fridays and Saturdays

- Featuring wood-fired specialty pizzas perfectly paired with ice wine.

- Ice Wine Cocktails

- FESTIVAL SATURDAYS ONLY:

- XOXO Permanent Jewelry March 1 and 15

- Freckles and Fur Glass Co. March 8th

- Black Forest Candle Company March 22nd

- Stone Brook Creations March 29th

CASK 307

APPETIZER: Lemon Cheesecake Cups

FEATURED WINE: Rose of Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Expresso Ice Wine, Chambourcin Iced Wine (choose 2)

WHILE YOU ARE THERE...

- Participants receive a commemorative Cask 307 Festival Glass

- Ice Wine Progressive Dinners-Fridays in March Reserve at https://www.cask307.com/events/

- Ice Wine Cocktails

FESTIVAL SATURDAYS ONLY:

- XOXO Permanent Jewelry March 2, 16, 30

- Color Street stylish nail stickers and essential oils

SOUTH RIVER VINEYARDS

APPETIZER: Truffles by F Bomb

FEATURED WINE: 2023 Concord Ice Wine and 2023 Blush Ice Wine (Blend of Chambourcin and Vidal Blanc)

WHILE YOU ARE THERE...

- Participants receive a commemorative South River Vineyards Festival Glass

FESTIVAL SATURDAYS ONLY:

- Bonus Stop: the "Speakeasy Ice Wine Cocktail Bar" at the Black Door Tavern for a mini-ice wine cocktail flight paired with tavern poutine steak frites for $10

- 3 Course meals for $39 every weekend in March to celebrate Cleveland Independent Restaurant Month

- Tavern open 12-6 for Festival Tasting Friday - Sunday

RED EAGLE DISTILLERY

APPETIZER: Ice Wine Infused Swedish Meatball Sliders

FEATURED ICE WINE COCKTAIL: Planter's Punch with Vidal Ice Wine and Red Eagle Spirits

WHILE YOU ARE THERE...

- Participants receive a commemorative 8 oz. Black Door Festival Glass

- Bonus Stop: the "Speakeasy Ice Wine Cocktail Bar" at the Black Door Tavern for a mini-ice wine cocktail flight paired with tavern poutine steak frites for $10

- 3 Course meals for $39 every weekend in March to celebrate Cleveland Independent Restaurant Month

 

Date and Time: Saturday, 01 March 2025 at 12:00 to Monday, 31 March 2025 at 17:00

 

Category: Festivals | Food / Drink