At Henke Winery it all starts with family. Joe's initial aspirations to make wine were sparked in 1973 during a visit to his sister's Pennsylvania home. Joe kindled this spark by making his first batch of wine, a rose from concentrate. As Joe's love for wine making grew so did the number of people who encouraged him to begin making wine professionally.
When this encouragement started coming from professional vintners, the flame was fanned and empowered Joe to create the legacy of the Henke Winery. Henke Winery has grown to become one of the top urban wineries in the country with wine which consistently medals high in international wine competitions.
When this encouragement started coming from professional vintners, the flame was fanned and empowered Joe to create the legacy of the Henke Winery. Henke Winery has grown to become one of the top urban wineries in the country with wine which consistently medals high in international wine competitions.
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Leeann N.
Dec 30, 2021
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Amber Davis
Dec 06, 2021
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Emerald Bronson
Nov 16, 2021
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Jennifer Cline
Nov 06, 2021
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Mark S.
Oct 08, 2021
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Alex & Addy M.
Sep 18, 2021
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Heard of this local winery and decided to check it out. Started with the wine tasting which took us on a journey from dry to sweet wine of reds and whites. The owner and creator of Henke wines was the one who guided through the tastings. As beginners of wine he was very knowledgeable and kind as he taught us about the differences of the wines. The air fried herb crusted cheese was a great appetizer to warm up with. The main course consisted of chicken linguine carbonara and french onion soup both of which did not disappoint. Definitely recommend Henke if you're looking for a local wine tasting
Tiffany D.
May 22, 2021
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Henke is a gem on the westside in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Westwood. By looking at it, it doesn't seem like what you would think of a winery because it doesn't have a typical CA or Italy winery view. However, Henke is considered an Urban Winery. In short, they do not grow their own grapes. They have them shipped in but they do the rest of the wine making process on site. They have won awards around the world for their wine so they are still legit.
My husband and I love our wine. I have been wanting to try Henke for some time. We decided to have a light lunch here on a Saturday
My husband and I love our wine. I have been wanting to try Henke for some time. We decided to have a light lunch here on a Saturday
Bob Hershey
May 14, 2021
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Rachel Buell
Mar 15, 2021
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We tried 4 different wines and enjoyed them all. The lamb chops were delicious. We tried the air fried cheese as our appetizer which was suggested by our server. It was different but very good. The owner and staff here are amazing! They make you feel very welcome and are so attentive and friendly. If we travel to Cincinnati again, we would most certainly visit again. Highly recommend!
Randall Whitt
Dec 24, 2020
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My wife and I along with her sister and husband had a delightful experience at the Henke Winery tonight. Joe was so helpful picking out the right wine for our taste buds. Jamie was our server and she was amazing. They had a $20.00 special tonight which included a cooked to perfection 12 ounce Sirloin, a baked potato, grilled asparagus and a salad! Both myself and my Brother in law ordered the special and it was amazing. My sister in law ordered a Salmon salad, which was very sizeable and cooked to perfection. My wife ordered the Chicken linguini. I got a taste of the chicken.....amazing.
The salads
The salads
Mesha S.
Nov 15, 2020
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Has the most amazing experience!! Staff was super personable and friendly! Very warm environment. The owner held our table despite running late. Food and wine was incredible-- two people in our party ordered well done steaks and they came out a little pink, but the server took care of that issue immediately and was very apologetic. This is a hidden gem on the west side! I'll definitely be back and I'll recommend this winery to everyone I know.
Ben Haenning
Aug 13, 2020
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Didn't have the opportunity to eat in due to the stay-in-place so we decided to carry out. Grabbed a bottle of blush, a meat pizza and chicken carbonara (not pictured). We enjoyed both of the dinner dishes, I specifically enjoyed the pizza (didn't even get a pic of the full pizza!). The wine was also a welcomed addition to the meal as well. We were very pleased to know they were still available for pickup right now as well!
Jessica L.
Aug 08, 2020
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Vanessa Spivery
Aug 05, 2020
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Rachel A.
Jul 08, 2020
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A little hidden treasure of the Westside.
Joe and Jamie are always so very friendly and we never get treated with anything less than care and attention.
During these current COVID-19 days, Joe's moved to a takeout service and has done remarkably well. We're not adventurous wine drinkers, but there's at least 4 wines in his collection that we are more than happy to consume.
From the get go Joe handled the transition from inside dining to to-go service with dexterity. You can tell their attention to detail from the moment you arrive to pick up your food.
The West side of the 45211
Joe and Jamie are always so very friendly and we never get treated with anything less than care and attention.
During these current COVID-19 days, Joe's moved to a takeout service and has done remarkably well. We're not adventurous wine drinkers, but there's at least 4 wines in his collection that we are more than happy to consume.
From the get go Joe handled the transition from inside dining to to-go service with dexterity. You can tell their attention to detail from the moment you arrive to pick up your food.
The West side of the 45211
Tom P.
May 13, 2020
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Cody T.
Mar 23, 2019
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This was my third time here but first time having a meal here. I had the herb chicken with asparagus, vegetable of the day, and it was absolutely delicious. You can tell it was fresh. The herbs, chicken and the asparagus very flavorful. The chicken breast was plenty. Bit flat or small at all. My partner had the balsamic glazed salmon which was good but he had the wine colored rice which had a salty flavor to do t. Bread and butter was brought out as well and that was delicious. Salad also came with dinner and the red wine had a sweet yet some what tangy flavor to it. Absolutely delicious. We also
Lisa S.
Feb 24, 2019
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This was our favorite place for the last several years but the last 3 times we have gone we were disappointed. They stopped serving the top sirloin and now there's just no reason to continue to go across town. The last few times it has just been ok. Just another restaurant with a somewhat limited menu. We hate to see it go....
Terri M.
Jun 26, 2018
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My husband and I came here for dinner as I was looking to do something different than going downtown and finally remembered about Henke Winery in the growing Westwood community. I grew up in Westwood and it is located in the former Window Garden Restaurant which is across the street from Westwood Town Hall and Westside Brewing.
We had a lovely bottle of red wine which was a blend of Cabernet, Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc - really good. I definitely suggest getting the Pan Seared Cheese for an appetizer - who doesn't like a wedge of cheese that is breaded and pan seared that is
We had a lovely bottle of red wine which was a blend of Cabernet, Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc - really good. I definitely suggest getting the Pan Seared Cheese for an appetizer - who doesn't like a wedge of cheese that is breaded and pan seared that is
Amy C.
May 12, 2018
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This is a charming place to come to on date night, just for cheese and wine with the girls or to unwind after work.
My husband and I started his birthday weekend with an early dinner and a bottle of Cellar Blush. At $16, it was a great deal, and the server corked and bagged the remainder of it for us to take home.
We ordered the baked cheese appetizer, which was huge and delicious. We took half of it home. I ordered the risotto for dinner, but was too full after eating the French onion soup that came with my husband's chicken and Cajun green beans. The soup had great depth of flavor and
My husband and I started his birthday weekend with an early dinner and a bottle of Cellar Blush. At $16, it was a great deal, and the server corked and bagged the remainder of it for us to take home.
We ordered the baked cheese appetizer, which was huge and delicious. We took half of it home. I ordered the risotto for dinner, but was too full after eating the French onion soup that came with my husband's chicken and Cajun green beans. The soup had great depth of flavor and
Rt M.
Apr 01, 2018
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First time visit. We used our passport since we traveled from one side of town to the other.. ...it was well worth it.
My observations are as follows:
* Ample parking and easy access.
* You should try the 5 flight samples of wine.
Winners - Norton Limited Edition and Henke award winning Caberet Franc and yes you will taste the black cherry. Bottles available for purchase and were. (Don't be fooled, the wine is made there from scratch.)
* While we didn't have Appetizers, there are some I will try out next visit........yes we will be back.
* Entree - Atlantic Cod; Grilled Chicken Salad
My observations are as follows:
* Ample parking and easy access.
* You should try the 5 flight samples of wine.
Winners - Norton Limited Edition and Henke award winning Caberet Franc and yes you will taste the black cherry. Bottles available for purchase and were. (Don't be fooled, the wine is made there from scratch.)
* While we didn't have Appetizers, there are some I will try out next visit........yes we will be back.
* Entree - Atlantic Cod; Grilled Chicken Salad
Bhavik G.
Mar 31, 2018
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We visited this place after getting lunch. It was a nice little tasting room. It was different then most tasting rooms I've been at. I would consider this more of a restaurant that does a tasting. We were greeted by a host who sat us down. He came over with 2 menus, 2 glasses, a small pitcher of water to rinse our wine glasses between tastings and a bucket to dump the water or wine we didn't like.
The menu also had food we could order. Since we just had lunch we opted to only do the wine tasting.
Overall a plesant visit.
The menu also had food we could order. Since we just had lunch we opted to only do the wine tasting.
Overall a plesant visit.
Karen Evans Naturally Speaking
Sep 12, 2017
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Austin F.
Apr 21, 2017
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We celebrated my birthday with pre-dinner wine tasting at Henke, which set the mood for a great evening. Just $10 buys "tastings" of seven different wines plus a glass. Since each tasting from our server turned out to be half a glass, we definitely got our money's worth.
Our server was exceptionally friendly and explained the methods and flavor profile of each wine as she poured, and the owner made rounds regularly to answer any questions that the younger server was uncertain on.
This has nothing to do with the restaurant, but my highlight of the experience was an elderly man
Our server was exceptionally friendly and explained the methods and flavor profile of each wine as she poured, and the owner made rounds regularly to answer any questions that the younger server was uncertain on.
This has nothing to do with the restaurant, but my highlight of the experience was an elderly man
Tara K.
Feb 06, 2016
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I went here last week and had such a great experience. Joe, the owner, regularly checked up on my table. He was extremely welcoming and friendly.
I paired the chardonnay with the mussels special and was blown away with how good they were, individually and as a combo. They were the biggest mussels I've ever seen! No joke. I had to immediately take a photo, which I will post.
The whole restaurant had a great vibe and it was nice to find a non-chain restaurant on the westside.
I paired the chardonnay with the mussels special and was blown away with how good they were, individually and as a combo. They were the biggest mussels I've ever seen! No joke. I had to immediately take a photo, which I will post.
The whole restaurant had a great vibe and it was nice to find a non-chain restaurant on the westside.
Leann P.
Aug 03, 2015
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This was the first stop for my bestie's bachelorette party and it was PERFECT for lunch and wine tasting. We had the cooked cheese appetizer, sausage florentine pizza, and we're able to taste 7 different wines--AND you get a wine glass to take with you after the tasting! The appetizer is like a giant mozzarella stick (made of cheddar). It was delicious, but I did expect it to be a bit different. We all loved the pizza! The crust is crispy and the ingredients all tasted incredibly fresh.
One thing I really enjoyed was how Joe (our server) spaced our tastings out throughout the meal.
One thing I really enjoyed was how Joe (our server) spaced our tastings out throughout the meal.
Mark F.
Nov 19, 2014
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