With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this “Gentlemen-only” wine tasting is geared towards helping guys pick that perfect bottle of wine to impress their ladies.

For $40 each attendee will get:

• Wine education for selecting the perfect bottle for Valentine’s Day
• Four different food and wine pairings to sample
• 15% off any wine purchased evening of the tasting
• A gift certificate towards your next visit

Elizabeth McFarland from Tino Vino tells us the idea came from some of their regular customers, who happen to be women, complaining their husbands and boyfriends can’t seem to pick a good bottle of wine, but of course won’t admit it! This Gentlemen-only tasting is designed to create an atmosphere where guys can feel comfortable learning about wine, and walk away feeling confident in their wine-choosing abilities.

Guys can choose either Wednesday, February 10 or Thursday, February 11 to attend the tasting event…perfect timing to help make sure this Valentine’s Day is the best yet (or at the very least includes the best wine yet).

Tino Vino is a boutique winery, wine bar and do-it-yourself wine making facility located on Erie Avenue in East Hyde Park (just across from Sake Bomb). Their mission is to create a fun, friendly atmosphere for all wine lovers…and make some awesome small batch wine at the same time.

For more info or to secure your spot give Tino Vino a call at 513.871.8466.

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Tino Vino is a boutique winery, wine bar and do-it-yourself wine making facility all in one. The vibe is very casual and friendly, which is one of the reasons why we thought it would make a perfect location to celebrate with our friends. The Barrel Room in the back of Tino Vino, which we reserved for our cocktail party, was perfect for our group of 25 or so and can accommodate up to 60 (for larger groups you can reserve the entire facility and host up to 120 people).

Preparation for our party couldn’t have been easier. A week or so before the event we ordered food through Tino Vino’s catering menu. We went with the mini sandwiches, hummus, olive & cheese tray, veggies, spinach dip and shrimp tray. The food was ready and waiting when the party started and everything was delicious. Tino Vino’s many in-house crafted wines took care of all our drink needs.

The highlight of the evening had to be the wine making. Something that makes Tino Vino unique is their DIY wine making facility right on site.  Our friends made their very own batch of the Super Tuscan (the Octavian) which in November 2010 will grace the tables at their wedding reception. Now that’s cool.

Elizabeth and the entire staff at Tino Vino took very good care of us and ensured our friends had a wonderful engagement party. You can tell the folks at Tino Vino really love what they do.

Tino Vino features state-of-the-art winemaking facilities where you can make your very own wine, complete with custom labels, using the same ingredients and equipment used by many of the top wineries in Napa and Sonoma counties.

As Cincinnati’s only boutique winery, wine bar and do-it-yourself winemaking facility, Tino Vino strives to create a fun, friendly atmosphere for all wine lovers. Whether you simply like to sip and swirl or are interested in creating your own custom creation, Tino Vino encourages you to visit their wine bar, wine patio or private party rooms for the perfect blend.

Just want to sip some wine? Visit their wine tasting bar to sample their signature varietals, or pick up a bottle or two to take home and share with friends and family.