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At our Urban Wine School™, our expert wine educators make wine approachable, engaging, and fun. Explore new wines, learn the stories behind them, and connect with others who share your curiosity. All wine lovers are welcome, whether you’re a newcomer or seasoned connoisseur. Our mission is to make wine fun and engaging rather than stuffy and pretentious!
Learn about wine-making regions, varietals, and the wine and food pairing in a hands-on, interactive, and engaging manner.
Experience what you learn with curated flights that illustrate the class’s main takeaways in the very best way we know how: by sampling them!
Upcoming classes here at the winery:
Thursday, October 29th, 7-8:30pm: Join us for a fun and informative evening of FALL HARVEST WINE AND CHEESE PAIRING! Wine Educator Ed Thompkins will present four CLE Urban Winery selections expertly paired with a curated selection of fine cheeses. Cost is $25 for this class - click here to get your tickets!
Wednesday, November 18th, 7-8:30pm: THANKSGIVING WINE AND FOOD PAIRING CLASS - join Wine Educator Ed Thompkins and learn all about what wines work best at the Thanksgiving table and why. We'll sample four wine selections that will be served with a light bite to demonstrate the perfect pairing. Tickets are $25 - click here to purchase yours!
Thursday, December 3rd, 7-8:30pm: WINE AND CHRISTMAS COOKIE TASTING EXPERIENCE! Wine Educator Ed Thompkins will present a festive wine tasting that will pair four wines with a selection of holiday cookies and treats! If you want to leave a glass of wine our for Santa this year instead of a glass of milk, this class is for you! Tickets are $25 - click here to purchase!
Thursday, December 10th, 7-8:30pm: BUBBLES, BUBBLES, BUBBLES - A SPARKLING WINES CLASS!! Join the Wine Educator Ed Thompkins for this exploration of luxurious sparkling wines! We will celebrate the holiday season with a tasting of various styles of sparkling wines, including Prosecco, Cava Rose, and Champagne that will be paired with fine charcuterie. Tickets are $25 - click here to purchase yours!
CLE Urban Winery just one of many wonderful local businesses to visit in the Cedar Lee Arts District. You can make a whole evening out of your visit here and enjoy an international culinary, art, and culture adventure right here in the neighborhood.
Savor before you sip here at the winery with dinner at one of the many delicious restaurants on Lee Rd., including some of our favorites like Anatolia Cafe, Dewey’s Pizza, Zoma Ethiopian Restaurant, and Cozumel Mexican Restaurant. There are also plenty of great shopping options, from Olie’s Gift & Ship down the road to Peace Lily plant store right next door to us. Pick out a great book to enjoy with a glass of wine at Hexagon Books or find the perfect pairing at Marchant Manor Cheese.
You can also catch a movie before or after your Urban Wine School™ class at the historic Cedar Lee Theater, located across the street from us at the corner of Lee and Cedar. Head further south for a theatrical production at the Dobama Theater on Lee and Corydon. And if you come back to CLE Urban Winery on the weekend, check out Wizbang Theater, a quirky stop just steps north of our winery.
The Urban Wine School™ is located in Cleveland Heights here at CLE Urban Winery. Our address is 2180B Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
All Urban Wine School courses feature an in-depth lesson on the world of wine and is typically accompanied by a guided wine tasting. Each class focuses on a specific subject, such as wines from certain regions or a deep dive into one particular wine variety.
Sign up for each class at the Eventbrite link listed in our wine school events schedule.
You can find free street parking on Lee Road or in the large parking garage across the street from CLE Urban Winery. There are several other free parking lots on Lee and Cedar Roads in short walking distance, including at the corner of Lee Rd and Meadowbrook Blvd and on Meadowbrook Blvd and Silsby Rd (behind Phoenix Coffee and The Stone Oven). There is also a large municipal parking lot on Cedar Rd one block west of Lee Rd. Don't park in the Dewey's Pizza lot, please!
