Frequent flyers can now enjoy a bit of wine country at the
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Vino Volo, a San Francisco-based company, opened a tasting lounge, restaurant and wine shop in Concourse B near the airport’s Starbucks and Outback.
Vino Volo offers wines by the glass and by the bottle, plus flights of three wines for those who want to sample different options before purchasing a glass or bottle. The CVG location features a flight of Kentucky wines that aren’t offered at the other Vino Volo locations.
“We try to bring something to the table that guests might not have tried before,” says Sarah Evans, marketing specialist for Vino Volo. The wine lists at Vino Volo feature a selection of whites and reds from around the world.
Doug Tomlinson, a former consultant who traveled a lot for his work, founded Vino Volo in 2004. He saw that airports didn’t offer quiet places for people to catch their breath between flights, so he combined his personal passion for wine with his business idea. Vino Volo now has 27 locations in 18 airports across the country, with one opening soon in Cleveland and another in LAX’s new terminal this summer. There’s also one city store in Bethesda, Md., with another scheduled to open in Virginia this summer.
Vino Volo has been called an “airport oasis” because it offers travelers the chance to escape the craziness of the airport and enjoy a glass of wine.
Staff members are also available to answer any questions guests may have about the wine selections, including suggesting wines. Vino Volo has won 25
Airport Revenue News awards, including “Food Operator with the Highest Regard for Customer Service” seven years in a row.
“We’re excited to be bringing a little bit of wine country to the Tri-State area,” says Evans.
By Caitlin Koenig
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