Brighton Center Hosting 12th Annual Wine Over Water Fundraiser

Photo: Carolynn Reis, Becky Timberlake, Craig Reis and Tracy Davis. 

Wine Over Water, presented by BB&T, will move to September this year! This year’s 12th annual tasting event will take place on Saturday September 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wine Over Water is an evening of tasting exquisite wines, local craft beer, and delectable foods all while raising funds to support a vital community resource – Brighton Center.

The mission of Brighton Center, Inc. is to create opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership. They plan to achieve this mission by creating an environment that rewards excellence and innovation, encourages mutual respect and maximizes resources.

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The 12th Annual Wine Over Water tasting event will feature exceptional wines from, Evaton SoGrape, Mezzacorona, Old 502 Winery, Stonebrook Winery, Underwood Wines and an international tasting selection along with a selection of beers from Braxton Brewing Company and Hofbrauhaus.

Food vendors include Buckhead Mountain Grill, Center Table Catering, Cincinnati Airport Marriott, City Barbeque, FIRE at RiverCenter, Jack’s Casino, and Hofbrauhaus.

NEW this year the event will also include a special Bourbon tasting thanks to DEPs Fine Wine & Spirits.

Live entertainment will be provided by The Night Owls and guests will enjoy spectacular sunset views from the bridge.

Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 if purchased at the door and includes a souvenir tasting glass, six food tickets and six drink tickets. Tickets are limited. Anyone interesting in attending is encouraged to purchase tickets early.

For more information or to order tickets please visit www.brightoncenter.com/wineoverwater.

Sommelier Shannon Depenbrock Hembree of DEP’s Fine Wine & Spirits is providing the VIP experience. Guests of the VIP experience will enjoy a private table for two or four all night in our VIP event area. Includes special VIP check-in, a flight of five wines, plus a ticket for a glass of your choice, volunteer food runner between 7-8, special Riedel crystal wine glass, and free parking at 601 E Pete Rose Way in Cincinnati.

VIP wines are specially selected and poured by Sommelier Shannon Depenbrock Hembree of DEPs Fine Wines & Spirits. Table for two is $250 and table for four is $500.


“Wine Over Water is a unique fundraiser that supports Brighton Center’s 41 distinct programs and services aimed at helping individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency through the individualized bundling of services. Everyone who purchases a ticket is playing a part in supporting our mission and the thousands of lives we impact throughout the region,” said Tammy Weidinger, President and CEO of Brighton Center.