Just when world events, plunging temperatures and the super flu put us most in need of comfort and joy, a group of Northeast Ohio wineries has come together with the Winter Warmer Wine Cocktail Trail. Through Feb. 8, seven establishments within a few minutes’ drive of each other are pairing wines and cocktails with hearty comfort foods, charging $7 per person at each stop. Those who come get a card to be punched; fill it to be entered in a drawing for an overnight in Madison’s wine country and gift cards to participating wineries. At Grand River Cellars, Debonné Vineyards, Cask 307 and South River Vineyard, guests will enjoy two wine samples, and featured cocktails often are available at an extra cost. At Red Eagle Distillery and Black Door Tavern, guests will receive mini craft cocktails. Each stop includes a comfort-food pairing. During the Winter Warmer Wine Cocktail Trail, Debonné Vineyards offers Loaded Baked Potato Soup and pairs it with tastes of its Unoaked Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. (Katie Monz - Tour Lake County) New on the scene is Corkscrew Taphouse Winery + Tasting Bar, near the Interstate 90 exit at 1515 Route 534 in Harpersfield Township. With a constantly changing wall of 30 serve-yourself taps, Corkscrew showcases both beers and wines from Northeast Ohio, plus a full menu and regular entertainment. Corkscrew Taphouse Winery + Tasting Bar,, newly opened at the Route 534 exit of Interstate 90, will serve a Meatball in Cabernet-Rosemary Demiglace, pairing it with Pinot Grigio and Petit Pinot, during the Winter Warmer Wine Cocktail Trail. Corkscrew’s featured cocktail, the Melted Snowman, is made from Seven Brothers Distillery Rum, Kahlúa, coffee and a whipped topping. (Katie Monz - Tour Lake County) Learn more about the business by calling 440-361-3929 or visiting corkscrewtaphouse.com. Start and end wherever you like on the trail and return again and again. Most participating businesses are open from noon to 5 p.m. daily. One exception is Cask 307, which is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Here’s what you’ll find at each place: Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant, 5750 S. Madison Road, Madison: Appetizer — Cheesy Grits with Pot Roast and Horseradish Cream Sauce; Featured Cocktail — Snowberry Bliss. Debonné Vineyards, 7840 Doty Road, Madison: Appetizer — Loaded Baked Potato Soup; Featured Cocktail — Sweater Weather Toddy. Cask 307 Winery, 7259 Warner Road (Route 307), Madison: Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Appetizer — French Dip Sliders; Featured Cocktail — Root Beer Rumsicle. South River Vineyard, 6062 S. River Road, Harpersfield Township: Appetizer — Chocolate Brownies; Featured Cocktail — White Winter Cranberry Sangria. Red Eagle Distillery, 6202 S. River Road, Harpersfield Township: Appetizer — Beef and Black Bean Chili; Included Mini Cocktail —Winter Spice Punch (No wine samples). The Black Door Tavern, 6202 S. River Road, Harpersfield Township: Open 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 3 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Appetizer: Blackened Blue Mac and Cheese; Included Mini Cocktail: Cranberry Bourbon Highball (No wine samples). Corkscrew Taphouse Winery + Tasting Bar, 1515 Route 534, Harpersfield Township: Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Appetizer — Meatball in Cabernet-Rosemary Demiglace, paired with Pinot Grigio and Petite Pinot; Featured Cocktail — Melted Snowman.   ...read more read less