Private Wine Tastings in Northeast Ohio

Discover your wine style—one glass at a time.

 

Bring friends, family, or clients together for a wine experience filled with great conversation, memorable stories, and a few delicious discoveries.

Wine & Whiskey CLE brings guided wine tastings directly to your home, office, country club, or private venue. Whether you’re just beginning to explore wine or already have a few favorite bottles, you’ll leave with a better understanding of what you enjoy—and why.

Private home tastings start at $40 per person.
Wine and food are purchased separately by the host. Corporate, country club, and larger events receive a custom quote.

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A Little Wine Knowledge. A Lot to Enjoy.

Why does one Sauvignon Blanc taste so different from another? What makes a Cabernet feel bold? And does the cheese really change what’s in your glass?

Together, we’ll explore the answers through tasting, conversation, and simple comparisons. You’ll learn how to swirl, smell, and taste with intention, recognize different wine styles, and describe your preferences with confidence.

No wine knowledge required. Just curiosity and a willingness to discover something new.

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Choose an Experience That Fits Your Group

Wine Discovery
Explore a range of styles with a flight such as sparkling wine, two whites, and two reds. A welcoming introduction to grapes, regions, and tasting techniques.

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Discover Your Favorite Varietal
Love Cabernet, Pinot Noir, or Sauvignon Blanc? Compare wines made from the same grape and discover how place and winemaking shape their personalities.

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Wine & Cheese
Discover how food changes the tasting experience. I’ll recommend cheeses for your host or caterer to provide alongside the selected wines.

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Custom themes are available for birthdays, dinner parties, client appreciation events, and other special gatherings.

 

How It Works

1. Plan your experience.
Tell me about your group, occasion, location, and preferred dates. We’ll choose a theme and wine budget that suit your event.

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2. Gather your wines and guests.
I’ll provide a recommended shopping list and bottle quantities based on your guest count. You or your venue purchase the wine and provide the food.

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3. Relax and enjoy.
I bring the tasting glassware, tasting notes, and guided presentation. Most standard tastings last approximately one hour, with time for questions and conversation.

Larger groups are welcome, with bottle quantities, glassware, and event format planned specifically for your gathering.

 

Meet Your Host

I’m Samantha Mercado, founder of Wine & Whiskey CLE. With more than 16 years in the wine and spirits industry, including experience with Northeast Ohio distributors and national suppliers, I make wine approachable, engaging, and fun to explore.

My goal is simple: help you discover what you love and feel more confident choosing your next bottle.

 

Let’s Plan Your Wine Tasting

Serving Avon, Avon Lake, Westlake, Bay Village, Rocky River, and communities throughout Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

Share your approximate guest count, event location, occasion, and preferred dates, and let’s create an experience your guests will remember.

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Tasting experiences are for adults 21 and older.