This was my first time at CLE Urban Winery, although I've know about this destination for a long time. YELP Elites held an event there tonight, and the vibes were rockin'! The venue is decorated in Cleveland art. There are couches, chairs, a long bar and tables of varying sizes for cozy get togethers. We started with a mini charcuterie. We then learned that 50 types of wine are made on the premises! We were treated to a wine flight of 4 varieties. I chose the Buckeye Blackberry Merlot. The Elite event included a DIY terrarium bar, hosted by Peace Lily Boutique Plant Shop. I finally have a new plant in my house after the long winter. It was great meeting YELP Elites. Thanks for hosting the event! read more

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Delicious wines such as the Rose and peach Chardonnay. Many made in house which is amazing. Super fresh. Love the flight option! read more

CLE Urban Winery - Flight - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

This was my first time visiting this place. I attended a friend's women's empowerment evening event. As soon as I walked in, I was captivated by the ambiance. It was peaceful, relaxing, and pleasing to the eye. Great energy and vibe. The service from the barmaid was great. She was very pleasant with a great demeanor. I ordered a margarita and it was good, but it always was poured out of a can. At the event I attended we tried a red and white wine. The red was my favorite. Forgive for not knowing the name, but they both were house wines. I will definitely returning to enjoy the main room. The event I attended was in the back room. I highly recommend read more

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Low-key and welcoming space to enjoy wine with a knowledgeable host. The wine flight was awesome. My husband enjoyed the Girl Scout Cookies pairing. The host was kind and relaxed, providing useful guidance and giving us ample time to enjoy her wonderful, playful, and creative space. CLE Urban Winery is a gem of a local business that fosters a strong sense of community, even for those of us visiting from out of town. We loved it. read more

Loved this gem in the middle of the city. Great place to chill and sip some wine and chat with the owner.

Stopped in for a glass of wine while they hosted a sip and shop event. It was nice to sit down on the couches and enjoy our wine. Great service from our bartender, hopefully they can open a store on the Westside:) read more

We are members of the wine club and it's great! We get wine every month and get to hang out and have wine. The service is great and the wine is better. read more

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I really like this establishment! I was invited to a book launch that was being held there, so I thought it would be an interesting outing. The establishment isn't your "typical" winery. It's located in the historic Cedar-Lee neighborhood (on Lee Road), amidst many cool eateries and shops, so of course, there are no vineyards. Nevertheless the atmosphere is very laid back and of course has an an urban feel. The building is reminiscent of an old firehouse. A bar is located in the middle of the establishment and the back wall is decorated with military, 911 and firefighter memorabilia. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, allowing patrons to sample their locally handcrafted wines before purchasing. You can purchase by the glass or bottle. In addition to wine, they offer slushies and other drinks mixed with wine. If you're a bourbon fan, try the "Cleveland Manhattan." I was also happy to see that the establishment adheres to strict COVID-19 regulations. Upon entering, hand sanitizer and masks are offered and seating is spaced at the least six feet apart, if not more. My husband and I enjoyed our experience there and plan to visit again. read more

CLE Urban Winery - Entrance - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Veteran owned. Great brews great wines. Great staff. Once a year I attend US Navy Seabee reunion in October. Great place to meet and some wine or locally brewed beers. read more

CLE Urban Winery - Behind the bar. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Delicious wine. Great service. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They have couches and comfy chairs but we decided to sit at the counter because we got a flight. They had wine slushies and mulled wine but we decided to stick to the classics and I was impressed. I didn't love all the wines but that's the beauty of the flights! You can figure out what wines you like and don't like as a cabernet made from one winery can be completely different than a cab made from another. This place is so unpretentious and inviting yet has excellent wines. I can't wait to return! read more

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They really have a wide selection of wines to suit anyone's taste. Sweet chilled whites, light reds, and heavy cabs, all in one place. They also have a fun cocktail menu that often incorporates the wines themselves. This was a prime spot for Christmas gifts this year! read more

My husband and I recently visited CLE Urban Winery and had a great experience. The wines we had were delicious and the cheese & charcuterie board was amazing. In addition to a variety of excellent cheeses and crackers, it included pomegranate, mint, honeycomb, and diverse jams. The atmosphere was chill with pleasant music and a nice open air setting, and service was great, as well. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is an awesome spot! My favorite time to go to CLE Urban Winery is either before or after dinner on Lee Rd (although you can bring food into the winery- lots of people order takeout Dewey's pizza to enjoy with their wine!) They have a great selection of different types of wine, but what I've been most impressed by are their fruit fines, both the Hometown Heroes Peach Chardonnay and the Blackberry Merlot. They're phenomenal! In the winter, we also like the Blackberry Merlot hot chocolate. It's great to cozy up with a warm drink while listening to some great live music. This place is a gem on Lee Rd. and not to be missed! read more

CLE Urban Winery - Blackberry Merlot hot chocolate (front), mulled Syrah (middle), live music (back). All were excellent! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Ordered wine during quarantine and they delivered right to my door! The blackberry merlot is my new favorite wine it is so good! Will definatley be getting it again! read more

I don't typically associate Ohio with wine, but CLE Urban Winery is a great little place! Most of the grapes come to the winery from the west coast, but a few are from vines in the area. The wines are made on site, and we really enjoyed a few of them. The viogner was particularly good. They also had a dry-hopped wine and as hipster-y as that sounds, it was actually pretty delicious. Wine tasting is reasonably priced at $8 for five samples. They offer a few snacks like cheese and crackers, but also allow you to get delivery or takeout, and the Cedar-Lee area has plenty of options in that department. Staff is knowledgeable and the atmosphere is pleasant. Definitely worth checking out if you find yourself in the area! read more

Always a great vibe as soon as you walk in the door. The workers are always polite and knowledgeable about their wines. The wine flights are decent pricing and so worth it. They always seem to pick the right musicians for the entertainment. Your allowed to bring your own food which is perfect because there are restaurants up and down Lee road. This will continue to be one of my favorite wine spots. read more

CLE Urban Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

If you haven't been, go. Now. You won't find anyone who cares more about their wine, community, and city. They even have great cocktails if wine isn't your thing. No reason to not go. read more

Great atmosphere! There was live music, wine filled donuts and a great staff. This is the kind of place I've been looking for. If you're very hungry, bring your own food. Otherwise, there are limited snacks here. But the focus is on the drinks and it shows. Lots of tasty options, including wine slushies. Pleasant crowd of all ages and genders. I'm going to be a regular! read more

CLE Urban Winery - Tasty - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Good selection of wine. Charcuterie board was not really worth the price with the standard store cheese and crackers. The flight is shareable and the $10 off bottle for carry out is a good deal read more

OH my goodness! I was so excited to finally try this place out! I have been following them on social media ever since they opened. The organization that I volunteered for had their Young Professionals mixer at the winery and it is truly a great place to hold an event. The décor is so cute and fits the theme of the winery. They have everything that represents Cleveland to the T. Which I absolutuely love! They have a great selection of local wines and snacks. You can also bring in outside food if you like. Which is always a plus! I tried the peach wine!!!!!!!!! And let me tell you it was very refreshing. I highly suggest you trying it. The group I was with really enjoyed the blackberry wine and the wine slushy. Even though I didn't try any of their food, I did take note that they had vegan dipping cheese!!!! I am already planning a friend date to come back and try it. OH and you can purchase bottles of wine and take it home with you! read more

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My wife and I love CLE Urban Winery and highly recommend this spot! Not only is the wine great (my favorite is the North Coast Syrah), but this is one of those places with an atmosphere that makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in the door. If you are going to check out this winery for the first time, I recommend grabbing a seat at the bar. Destiny and her staff are clearly educated and passionate about what they do and in my experience, are willing to answer customer questions about the winery, the wine making process, or wine in general. If you are interested in asking these types of questions, I would probably recommend going during the week as the weekends are busier. Cheers to another great addition to the Cleveland community! read more

CLE Urban Winery - Another fun night at CLE Urban Winery! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Nothing but nice things to say about this unique spot. My fiancé and I came for a tango class and it was really fun! The staff was nice and the one wine we tried (Pinot Noir) was good. There are a few food options, but I wouldn't recommend showing up very hungry, although there are quite a few food options nearby. The vibe was urban and fun, yet relaxed at the same time. There were games you could play too. It'd be a nice stop for a glass of wine before dinner and worth stopping in! read more

CLE Urban Winery - Checking out the tango lesson night! Too fun!! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

This is NOT a Black owned business for those that want to know. BUT it is a mixed crowd with a chilled vibe. It can be a date night, girls night out, or after work solo trip. The wine is delicious and reasonably priced. The owners are very friendly and so is the staff. I will be back. All of the wines have been good so I can't pick just one to recommend. I haven't been disappointed yet. read more

This is the second time I've shown up and the door is locked and the place is closed! According to their hours on Yelp (which I use for everything) they opened at 2pm. Second time! I hate this reflected my previous review from a 5 star to a 4 star. But, this is extremely inconvenient when I have to drive 10 plus miles just to get to this winery. I would recommend you fix your hours. I enjoy giving your wines as gifts and I have a party this evening and need 7 bottles. read more

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Not only has the cedar- lee area become one of my favorite food scenes, this particular wine bar has become one of my favorite places to frequent. I have gone here on date nights, mom's night outs, before dinner with girl friends, you name it. I love that they frequently have live music and you can sit back and relax at one of their many different seating options to enjoy a glass of their delicious wine or a wine flight. My favorite wines are the Murray hill Pinot Grigio, the peach Chardonnay, and the blackberry merlot. Their prices are a tad steep but I think this place is worth visitng read more

CLE Urban Winery - Wine flight - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

The owner of this place is one cool cat. I worked on a chiller he has in the back and spent some time talking to him. He seems to have a passion for brewing and wine. I can't tell you how good the drinks are but I'd venture a guess that they are spot on. He told me how he only uses the finest ingredients that he has to get from across the country when he could get them cheaper locally. So he's doing it the right way. Cheers. read more

A couple friends and I came here for a special wine and food pairing class ($27 including a processing fee) and I must say, we all really enjoyed the class! It was held in a room off to the side and each group had their own table set up and ready to go with several wine and food samples. Our instructor was very personable and did a pretty decent job of going through her slide show, explaining the different kinds of wine, and answering my random questions. As she talked we would try a wine and food pairing and discuss if the flavors brought out the best in each other (like pinot noir with a wild mushroom ravioli, or riesling with a grilled shrimp on a sliced cucumber with peach habanero preserves). At the end we got to do some experimenting and deciding on our own what cheeses would taste best with what wines. I didn't really care for most of the wine, but to be fair I prefer sweet reds or Moscato. I was also a bit disappointed that they get their grapes from California, but I was told this was due to timing (and familiarity with a business out there) and they might look around for grapes closer to home for the next batches. I did like the layout of this place, it's got that laid-back/stylish/industrial vibe to it and I could definitely see myself coming back to enjoy a wine slushie. Right down the road is a public parking lot and garage so a ton of parking you just have to have some quarters and walk 2 minutes. If they offer anymore classes (check their facebook page) I would highly recommend checking one out! read more

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My favorite wine spot! I honestly love everything about this place- the wines are all delicious, the staff are super nice and helpful, the bar itself is lovely... If I could complain about anything, it's the fact that it isn't located closer to me! The first time I visited, my friend and I opted for two wine tasting flights- for science, of course! Now, I normally aim for the sweeter (erm, "candy") type wines, but even the stronger, drier wines were still really good. Each time we thought we found our favorite, the next one impressed us even more. We each left with a couple of bottles- for sharing, of course! I definitely recommend Cle Urban Winery, and also suggest checking their Facebook page for cool events they're hosting. There always seems to be some kind of art/music/yoga/etc. going on there! read more

CLE Urban Winery - A couple flights of wine! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

I had such high hopes. Drank the recommended wine and it was not great. I finished it. The wife and I got a few samplers, and came away unimpressed. read more

This is the chillest, friendliest, tastiest wine bar I've been to in a long time. The people who work here are great at dealing with everyone from sommelier-wannabes to total wine-n00bs, and the atmosphere is laid-back and open, with plenty of tables, couches, barstools, and some nice live music on the weekends. My friend and I stopped in just to check it out, but we wound up staying through a flight, a half-dozen wine-infused donut holes, two glasses of additional wine, a glass of mulled wine, and a cheese board. We've already made plans to come back with some Mexican take-out (did I mention that they encourage people to bring food, if they want to?), which should pair well with the North Coast Syrah that we both loved. Honestly, even if you're not a "wine person," this is just a fun place to hang out, eat, and find some new favorite drinks with friends. Highly recommended. read more

CLE Urban Winery - Wine-infused donut holes? Yes please! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Bartender drew was weirdly uninterested in my party of 2. Considering renting the space for a private event. He walked away mid conversation as i asked him about details for reserving the space. As the only people of color in the space it made me wonder why he ignored our group and was drinking a beer with other guests as we waited . Felt so uncomfortable we didn't ask anymore questions and left without a drink. 5 minutes in and out, seemed like he preferred it that way. As a person in the fine dining cleveland service industry, it's unacceptable and will not recommend the spot to anyone. 0/10 read more

I'm very excited about the potential in this new Lee Road business. Ordered some food at Momo's kebabs across the street then made my way into the winery. Beautiful space, well decorated, spacious, hip joint. Not very busy, but it was a Wednesday. Bellied up to the bar and the owner introduced herself right away, gave us some info on the ordering process and we placed our order. She was making small talk with other customers and forgot to pour our flight for about 10 minutes. This may have been the only flaw in the experience. The wines are spectacular. They're not aged in oak, so the brightness of the fruits really pops through in the wine. We ended up purchasing a few of our favorites and went on our merry way. Favorite things: owned and operated by a woman who also happens to be a vet! The space is great. The wine is spectacular. Reasonably priced. They have some snacks to order, but you can bring in outside food (bonus!!) Only improvement: have all of the wines available (still in production, I think.) Don't forget to pour the wine. Will continue to patronize this place, it's fab!!!! read more

CLE Urban Winery - Flight of wines with CLE names - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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I had the flight of wine and it was ok. They had vegan Urban Soul good there this day so we went to explore.

We went to the opening this weekend and WOW what a cool place! I loved the unique Cleveland names and labels for the wine, and the Pino Grigio was one of the best I've had. And they have wine slushies!! There is local art in the walls, comfy areas to sit, and a large bar. It's also fun that you can see into the room where they bottle wine. We will definitely be back soon! read more

CLE Urban Winery - Wine slushies! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

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Have been in person multiple times. My favorite is their "hopped in the heights" wine. It's a crazy blend of crisp white wine and hoppy beer flavor! So unique and good! Only con is some of their wives are a little pricey for me. Still love supporting a small local business though! read more

Great wine spot! Met a friend here to grab a drink, very cozy atmosphere decorated for Christmas. Would recommend! read more

CLE Urban Winery - Syrah red wine! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Cleveland Heights, Ohio

This place keeps getting better and better! I recently joined the U Dub Wine Club where you get 2 bottles monthly - often limited releases - as well as discounts on other items. I've enjoyed trying so many different wines and Destiny does a great job of educating her customers at the wine club events. If you like sweet wines, check out the Riesling - it's an award winner! read more

This is one of my fav go to places just to hang out and have a drink while listing to some live good music! I haven't been since Covid-19 hit so the live music may not be available right now but anyhow, I definitely look forward to heading back soon to check out some of those new fall drinks to get my fav season off to a good start! read more

CLE Urban Winery is the perfect happy hour locale. The staff know their stuff and the wine really is great! Try the rose - either as a wine slushie or in its simple wine form. It's something very special if you like sweet wine :) Andd... may I suggest bringing pizza from Dewey's over to add to your experience? I love wine spot because they welcome outside food into their environment. They truly believe in indulging their patrons and doing everything they can to ensure you're having a great experience. OH - AND you can rent their space for free! My friend had a party here and they were incredibly accommodating. Beautiful space + friendly staff + TASTY wine = great party! read more

O.M.G. Go support this local gem. It's got an industrial/urban vibe. The mural is gorgeous! It's an open and lofty space with big windows at the front of the establishment; it all just works. You can see into the room where they do all the bottling. And I'd love to be there just to witness a little bit of the process. The location is great for me - I love that it's in Cleveland Heights. (This is a dangerous thing, of course, I could easily be here all the time!) They offer a great tasting option that provides a wonderful introduction to their wines. At the time that I went - I could have picked 5 of the 7 available wines to taste test in a flight for the same price as a carafe of wine. (5 2oz pours for $15 dollars is NOT a bad deal at all.) Honestly, I think I'm going to have to do this next time I go. The service was exemplary. I was greeted by a smiley face that was approachable and knew what she was talking about. She was attentive and she wasn't pushy. GOD, I LOVE staff like this. I mean, to walk into a place and receive that type of treatment within the first minute, is rare. So, kudos to the owner for picking an awesome chic to help her out! The wine was great! I struggled between ordering a glass of Chardonnay or Syrah and I'm so glad I got the Syrah. It's the owner's favorite wine and it's actually blended with a bit of her cabernet too. I feel like I could easily be a self-proclaimed wine aficionado, so I'll spare you my take on the taste of it. All the more reason for you to go and experience the wines yourself! Lastly, the owner was there and we got to chat for quite a while. She is extremely knowledgeable about what she's providing and she is SO passionate. She's a real person in there doing what she loves and that was so captivating. It's great to see an ambitious woman owning her own business and doing her own thang and taking names while she does it. I'll be back!!! read more