The Darling Winery Near Cleveland That's Perfect For A Fall Outing
By Nikki Rhoades|Published October 02, 2018
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
There’s a particular pace to the fall season that characterizes it. Everything feels more laid back, relaxed, and casual. Perhaps it is the superabundance of comfort foods and oversized hoodies, but autumn just seems to pair perfectly with a rich glass of wine. Fortunately, there is no shortage of wineries and vineyards in the Cleveland area that are glorious in the fall, but this one in nearby Aurora might just be the quaintest and coziest place to visit. Move over Oktoberfest, we’re here for grape-based goodness!
Thorncreek Winery and Gardens is endlessly charming inside and out.
From their own boutique cellar, visitors can enjoy the unique flavors of their Aurora Cream White or Lakeside Blush.
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The property itself is lovely, with a romantic landscape accented with hidden features like a tented garden, a babbling brook, and ever-changing outdoor habitats.
Herbs are plucked straight from their organic culinary garden and an astonishing variety of local produce is sourced from area farmers. You'll adore delicacies like bruschetta, sweet potato fries, and local cheeses alongside rich soups and wings.
Thorncreek Winery’s annual Harvest Dinner celebrates the colors and flavors of the season with a vibrant, five-course farm-to-table meal.
This year, it will take place on Sunday, October 7 at 5:00 p.m. For more information about this event, including details about reservations and a peek at the menu, click here.
If you can’t make it the Harvest Dinner, there is still plenty of fun to be had. They also host happy hours, paint parties, brunches, and more.
Stop by for Happy Hour on Wednesday - Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or treat yourself to one of their weekly live music events on Fridays & Saturdays from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can find details about each festivity on their events calendar here.
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Whether you're strolling through the garden, exploring the cellar, or enjoying a meal, you’re in for a treat.
The winery is open for the fall season on Wednesdays & Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays from noon to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They are closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
Thorncreek Winery and Gardens is located at 155 Treat Rd., Aurora, OH. For more information, visit their website here and follow along on their Facebook page here.
There’s so much beauty in Greater Cleveland, both in the colors of our landscape and in the flavors of our wines. Which local winery is your favorite?
