Uncorked Festival: Drinking for a Cause

While drinking wine can have some health benefits, and it certainly is fun, you often don’t consider it an activity that can add to your social responsibility. A series of wine festivals is setting out to change all that, though.

If you’re a lover of wine and great causes, then you better be headed to Cleveland, Ohio, on January 11th, 2020, for the Uncorked Wine Festival!

This year’s Uncorked Festival in Cleveland looks to be amazing. With so many wineries planning to attend and a great cause to support, it will surely be a popular draw. All the more reason to start your planning now!

The Festival

This festival was created around one thing: oenophilia or rather the love of wine. On January 11th, you can expect to find hundreds of fellow wine lovers gathering at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, Ohio, to enjoy over a hundred different wines and champagnes from all around the world! Guests can expect to enjoy delicious gourmet food and experience interactive exhibits.

The event has two sessions: VIP and general. The VIP session has a $65 admission cost and starts an hour before the general admission, which means shorter lines and special pours from select wineries an hour before everyone else. The general admission costs $50 and includes wine tastings for the evening.

This year, the Uncorked Festival’s proceeds will go toward supporting the non-profit Adoption Network (The Ohio Family Connection). This non-profit helps educate, advocate for, and support people on every side of the adoption and foster care worlds. It’s a worthy cause that’s helped so many people.

Wineries

You can expect to see some of your favorite wineries making an appearance and possibly a few more that you have yet to taste. Here’s a few of the upcoming line up to expect at Uncorked Wine Festival in Cleveland this January:

• 19 Crimes
• Beringer
• Debonné Vineyards
• Beringer Bros
• Beaulieu Vineyard
• Champagne Pommery
• Maison de Grand Esprit
• Matua

You can expect many more wineries to make an appearance! Just don’t forget to bring a designated driver. Designated tickets will be made available at the door, so be sure to plan in advance!

Overnight Lodging

If you’re coming in from out of for the evening, there are many great hotels in Cleveland, Ohio, to pick from. Here are a few of the top choices for those attending Uncorked:

Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade

Constructed in 1890, Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade is a perfect mixture of history and comfort while remaining all within a 10-minute walk from major sporting and entertainment. You will find yourself enjoying a relaxing time while recovering here. Be sure to visit their spa for massages, manicures, hair and skin treatments, or their fitness center to work off any extra calories.

Drury Plaza Hotel Cleveland Downtown

This renovated building was once the Board of Education building but now has become a 189-room hotel in downtown. Each room offers free Wi-Fi, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker—all the perfect comfort items after a night of indulging. Not to mention the hotel offers a hot breakfast in the morning and food in the evening from their “Kickback” menu.

Hilton Cleveland Downtown

Located in the heart of town down Cleveland, Hilton Cleveland Downtown is less than a mile from the Great Lakes Science Center, making it ideal for a place to crash and recover for the night. Don’t miss a chance to lounge by their indoor pool or visit the onsite dining or the bar on the top floor for another round of fun.

But just remember, this event isn’t just about indulging in alcoholic goodness, but also giving back. So just remember, you’ll be having fun and giving back to the community, a real win-win!