I’m pretty much up for any adventure that involves wine, which is why taking a tour of local wineries with Cincy Wine Wagon was a no-brainer.
I’ve learned so much about Cincinnati from taking local tours.
I also love variety and this tour gave us three different wineries that each had their own personality and flavors.
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Where Our Cincy Wine Wagon Tour Started
Our tour met at Maggiano’s Little Italy at Kenwood Towne Center to check in where we enjoyed a few appetizers while the rest of the tour guests arrived. Everyone is instructed to arrive 15 minutes before so that the tour can start on time.
We met a few other people going on our tour inside the restaurant who also joined our bus selfie.
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Our tour guide, Mike, shared with us about Cincinnati’s history with wine while we were traveling to our 1st destination. I had no idea that this area had such a long history with wine.
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Valley Vineyards
2276 US-22 &, OH-3, Morrow, OH
Our first stop was Valley Vineyards located north of Cincinnati.
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We learned about their wine making process in the cellar area which was really interesting.
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We sampled several different types of wines with cheese and crackers.
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There is a safe area on the bus to store bottles with labels set aside for purchases made at any of the wineries that day.
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Most of the wines in this area are sweeter. They were very delicious. Valley Vineyards also offers lot of special events throughout the year.
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Valley Vineyards gave everyone on the tour their tasting glass to bring home.
I was also grateful that we were not driving and that there was a good amount of drive time in between stops. The tour bus also keeps cold bottled waters in a cooler for everyone on the tour as needed.
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Vinoklet Winery
11069 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH
The second stop was Vinoklet Winery located on the West side of Cincinnati.
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The property is really beautiful! We sampled and learned about several of their award winning wines.
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After our tasting, we wandered around the property for a bit on our own.
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I was told that Vinoklet hosts a wine festival that is extremely popular each year. You can also eat at their restaurant.
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Henke Winery
3077 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Our final stop on the tour was Henke Winery which is an urban winery on the West Side as well.
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Henke Winery was voted Top 10 Urban Wineries in the U.S. in 2015. Their grapes are imported and then the rest of the winemaking process is on-sight.
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You can also enjoy a meal with your wine which I’m keeping in mind for future date nights.
As we were leaving, Henke Winery gave each of us a souvenir glass.
Our bus brought us back to Kenwood Towne Center. It was a very relaxing way to spend an afternoon.
I loved that this tour opened my eyes to award winning wineries in the area that I had never heard of before. The tour also blended history and fun. Our tour guide, Mike, along with the knowledgeable staff from each winery really made it a great experience.
More Information on the Cincy Wine Wagon Tour
This tour is a great adventure to share with friends or on a date.
Tours are $75 per person
A non drinking winery tour ticket is $35.
You can find out more about planning your tour with the Cincy Wine Wagon from their website.
Disclosure: I received complimentary tours for review purposes. All opinions are my own.