CINCINNATI WINE FIELD GUIDE
Cincinnati’s Top‑Rated Wine Circuit: Skeleton Root to EMMA with the Cincy Wine Wagon
A guided, transport‑included tasting that visits three urban wineries in Cincinnati—Skeleton Root, Revel OTR, and EMMA Wine Bar—useful for travelers who want a compact, convivial way to sample local wines.
Cincinnati’s Top‑Rated Wine Circuit: Skeleton Root to EMMA with the Cincy Wine Wagon.
This is an urban tasting loop through Cincinnati’s budding wine scene: a short, socially driven tour that moves you between three tasting rooms—Skeleton Root, Revel OTR Winery and EMMA Wine Bar—where you’ll sample multiple pours while the operator handles transport and bottle storage.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three compact urban tasting rooms
The itinerary strings together Skeleton Root, Revel OTR Winery and EMMA Wine Bar, where guests can pick and choose pours; each stop includes tasting pours (typically four to seven), and EMMA provides a $15 pour card for their self‑serve system.
Hassle‑free transit with onboard conveniences
Cincy Brew Bus provides transportation to and from each tasting site; the operator stocks a cooler of waters and carries cases to stow purchased bottles. Bus type varies by booking and may not always display the Wine Wagon logo.
Bring your own bottle and taste local flavors
Guests are invited to bring their own wine to enjoy en route; the tour makes it easy to buy and transport local bottles, and there are on‑route food options (for example, food is available at Henke).
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
You meet at The Hard Rock Casino lobby entry overlooking Central Parkway, board a Cincy Brew Bus and move through three short tasting stops. At each location you’ll sample multiple pours, at EMMA Wine Bar you receive a card good for $15 worth of pours, and the bus returns you between stops and at the end of the route—water and bottle storage are provided so the focus stays on tasting and conversation.
THE STOPS
Three compact urban tasting rooms
The itinerary strings together Skeleton Root, Revel OTR Winery and EMMA Wine Bar, where guests can pick and choose pours; each stop includes tasting pours (typically four to seven), and EMMA provides a $15 pour card for their self‑serve system.
THE RIDE
Hassle‑free transit with onboard conveniences
Cincy Brew Bus provides transportation to and from each tasting site; the operator stocks a cooler of waters and carries cases to stow purchased bottles. Bus type varies by booking and may not always display the Wine Wagon logo.
THE PRACTICALS
Bring your own bottle and taste local flavors
Guests are invited to bring their own wine to enjoy en route; the tour makes it easy to buy and transport local bottles, and there are on‑route food options (for example, food is available at Henke).
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour departs from The Hard Rock Casino lobby entry looking out to Central Parkway; bus type varies with the number of bookings and may not always display the Wine Wagon logo.
You are welcome to bring your own wine to enjoy along the way; the operator provides a cooler of waters and cases to stow purchased bottles. The operator recommends eating beforehand (a good breakfast or early lunch/dinner).
Full refunds are available if notified at least one week before the tour date. The tour requires a minimum of six total guests to operate; if the minimum isn’t met the operator will offer a different date, time, or a refund.
Drinking is permitted while riding (beer, wine and cider only; no liquor). All riders must be 21 years or older, including holders of non‑drinking tickets.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many wines will I taste?
Each location includes tasting pours—typically four to seven pours per stop—and at EMMA Wine Bar you receive a card that allows $15 worth of self‑pour wine from their system.
Where do we meet to start the tour?
The meeting point is The Hard Rock Casino at the lobby entry looking out to Central Parkway.
Can I drink on the bus?
Yes—drinking is allowed on the bus during this tour. Beer, wine and cider are permitted; liquor is not allowed.
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
Full refunds are available if you notify the operator at least one week in advance of the tour date.
Is there a minimum number of guests for the tour to run?
Yes—the tour requires at least six total customers to operate; if the minimum isn’t met the operator may offer a different date, tour, time or provide a refund.
Are food and water available?
The operator supplies a cooler filled with waters; food is available for purchase at Henke and you’re advised to eat beforehand.