'Off the Vine' food, wine event returns to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Aug. 18

Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host "Off the Vine: An Evening Pairing of Food and Wine" Aug. 18 in Akron.
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens will host "Off the Vine: An Evening Pairing of Food and Wine" Aug. 18 in Akron.

There's nothing quite like a summer evening spent enjoying a variety of wines and appetizers on the beautiful grounds at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.

Stan Hywet will host "Off the Vine: An Evening Pairing of Food and Wine" from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 18, with the festive tastings happening throughout the historic gardens surrounding the manor.

The evening will kick off with guests receiving a souvenir tasting glass at champagne stations near the entrance. Guests will then sample varietals at wine stations throughout the gardens.

Wine pours, provided by Heidelberg Distributing Company, will be complemented by appetizers from Acme Fresh Market, Nosh Creative Catering, A Taste of Excellence, Todaro's and Village Catering Company. Also included will be cheeses by Waxed Crescent Grazing Company and dessert samples by Tiffany's Bakery.

Details about Stan Hwyet wine tasting

The evening will include local musicians performing throughout the grounds. A pop-up retail wine shop also will be offered.

Guests will park in the Great Meadow at 714 N. Portage Path. Cost for the event is $75 or $60 for members. Guests must be 21 or older.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by Aug. 11. See stanhywet.org.

Arts and restaurant writer Kerry Clawson may be reached at 330-996-3527 or kclawson@thebeaconjournal.com.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Stan Hywet wine tasting: Tickets, food, more to know before you go