Northcoast Grapevine Tours
Guides share the history and character of wineries as you make your way along the Shores and Islands Wine Trail. Tours range from $69.95 per person for a half day to $150 per person for a full day. northcoastgrapevinetours.com
The Grape and Granary
In two, two-hour $15 courses, you'll learn the basics of winemaking — including processes such as sulfiting (adding sulfur to wine) and macerating (mixing grapes in with the juice) — followed by a tasting. 915 Home Ave., Akron, 800-695-9870, grapeandgranary.com
American Wine School
Expand your wine knowledge with classes ranging from a two-hour "professional" wine tasting course ($45) or a four- or six-course series on wine varietals. 812 Huron Road E, Suite 710, Cleveland, 216-685-9463, americanwineschool.com
Vermilion Valley Vineyards
Co-owner David Benzing, a retired Oberlin College professor, teaches about the history of the Vermilion River Watershed and the botany and chemistry of wine. 11005 Gore Orphanage Road, Wakeman, 440-965-5202, vermilionvalleyvineyards.com
Laurel Run Cooking School
Catch a session in classic French cooking, or even a guys-only grilling how-to. A few classes employ a certified wine instructor to help pair wines with the meal's theme. 2600 N. Ridge Road, Vermilion, 440-984-5727, laurelruncookingschool.com
