2013 "Grape Escape" Wine-Tasting Excursions & "Ales on Rails" Beer-Tasting Excursions
"Grape Escape" Wine-Tasting Excursions
Each trip is 2 hours in length and travels through Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
While on board, you will be introduced to 5 different wines, and each is served with a chef-prepared hors d oeuvres. You will learn of each wines characteristics such as the body, aroma, bouquet and finish.
(Vegetarian selections can be prepared - if you need that option, just call our office and let us know!)
Everyone receives a CVSR Commemorative Tasting Glass.
You MUST be 21 or older to ride this excursion. ID's will be checked before you are able to board the train.
Ticket Options include:
Coach Seating: $57 per person
Seats in groups of 2 facing 2
Premium Seating: $77 & $90 per person
Seats in the Emerson Car. The First Class section offers comfortable, recling seats and the Dome section offers a panoramic view, as it is elevated above the train.
Deluxe Seating: $77 per person
Seats in the Cuyahoga Inn, CVSR's First Class Car. All seats are at tables for easier accommodations.
Executive Seating: $90 per person
Seats in CVSR's top-of-the-line car, the St. Lucie Sound. All seats are in armchairs or couches with side tables. Only 20 tickets are sold in this car.
2013 Schedule
January 26
7 - 9 pm
Departing Rockside Station in Independence
Heading South for the Winter - A Taste of South American Wines
To purchase tickets, go here: Ticket Info
February 15
7 - 9 pm
Departing Rockside Station in Independence
"When in Rome" - A Taste of Italian Wines
To purchase tickets, go here: TICKET INFO
Menu:
First Class:
*Curried Couscous Salad, Artichokes, Arugula, Toasted Walnut, Dried Cranberries, Sea Salt
*Grassfed Beef Sliders on (the perfect EVER home made) Ciabatta Rolls with Winter Spinach Pesto
*Organic Soybean and Olive Oil Dip with Crudite
*Local Wine Soaked Cheese and Sopressata Skewers
*Dessert! Organic Brown Rice Pudding, Chinese Cinnamon Mousse
Coach:
*Curried Couscous Salad, Artichokes, Arugula, Toasted Walnut, Dried Cranberries, Sea Salt
*Whole Grain Mustard Pulled Chicken Sliders on (the perfect EVER home made) Ciabatta Rolls
*Organic Soybean and Olive Oil Dip with Crudite
*Local Wine Soaked Cheese and Country Ham Skewers
*Dessert! Organic Brown Rice Pudding, Chinese Cinnamon Mousse
March 15
7 - 9 pm
Departing Rockside Station
"West Coast to East Coast" A Taste of Wines from Across the US
To purchase tickets, go here: TICKET INFO
April 19
7 - 9 pm
Departing Boston Mills Station
Reds and Whites, a Blend of the Best
May 10
7 - 9 pm
Departing Boston Mills Station
Mother's Day Celebration: A Taste of Wonderful Whites
June 14
7 - 9 pm
Ohio Wine Month
Departing Rockside Station
July 19
7:30 - 9:30 pm
The Other Down Under - New Zealand Wines
Departing Boston Mill Station
August 16
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Napa Valley Wine Train
Departing Akron Northside Station
September 27
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Oktoberfest - for wine drinkers
Departing Boston Mill Station
October 11
7 - 9 pm
Halloween - Spooktacular Wines
Departing Akron Northside Station
November 10
2 - 4 pm
15th Annual Holiday Wine Train
Departing Rockside Station
"Ales on Rails" Beer-Tasting Excursions
Each trip is 2 hours in length and travels through Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
While on board, you will be introduced to 5 different beers, and each is served with a chef-prepared hors d oeuvres. You will learn of each beer's characteristics such as the body, aroma, bouquet and finish.
You MUST be 21 or older to ride this excursion. ID's will be checked prior to boarding.
Everyone receives a CVSR Commemorative Tasting Glass.
Ticket Options include:
Coach Seating: $47 per person
Seats in groups of 2 facing 2
Premium Seating: $67 & & $80 per person
Seats in the Emerson Car. The First Class section offers comfortable, reclining seats and the Dome section offers a panoramic view, as it is elevated above the train.
Deluxe Seating: $67 per person
Seats in the Cuyahoga Inn, CVSR's First Class Car. All seats are at tables for easier accommodations.
Executive Seating: $80 per person
Seats in CVSR's top-of-the-line car, the St. Lucie Sound. All seats are in armchairs or couches with side tables. Only 20 tickets are sold in this car.
(There is a $2 processing fee for each ticket)
2013 Schedule
January 19
7 - 9 pm
Departing Rockside Station
"Chuga Chuga Chuga" I Think I Can - A Taste of Canned Brews
Go here to get your tickets today: TICKET INFO
February 8
7 - 9 pm
Departing Rockside Station
"West Coast Experience" A Taste of Beers from West of the Mississippi
March 8
7 - 9 pm
Departing Rockside Station
Luck O' The Irish - A Taste of Red Ales and Stouts
April 12
7 - 9 pm
Hopping Through the Valley - A Taste of "Hoppy" Brews
Departing Boston Mills Station
May 3
7 - 9 pm
Departing Boston Mills Station
The Malty Express - A Taste of Malt Forward Beers
June 7
7 - 9 pm
Ohio Brewery Train - A Taste of Ohio Brews
Departing Rockside Station
July 12
Patio Pounder and Summer Sippers - A Taste of Summer Brews
Departing Boston Mills Station
7:30 - 9:30 pm
August 9
Thirsty Dog Days of Summer
Departing Akron Northside Station
7:30 - 9:30 pm
September 20
Oktoberfest!
Departing Boston Mills Station
7:30 - 9:30 pm
October 4
Fall Seasonals - Brews Perfect for Fall
Departing Akron Northside Station
7 - 9 pm
November 2
5th Annual Seasonal Beer Tour
Departing Rockside Station
2 - 4 pm