Owner of popular winery dies in tragic accident

By: Taylor Nimmo , Molly Schramm CINCINNATI — One of the owners of a popular Over-the-Rhine winery has died. John Coleman, part owner of Revel OTR Urban Winery, died March 27 in a “tragic accident” while vacation at Panama City Beach. He was 51. Revel announced Coleman’s death on social media. “His passing leaves a void in our hearts and community that will be deeply felt,” the winery wrote. “JC was more than a business owner; he was a community leader, a friend, and a family man who touched the lives of all who knew him.” Coleman — alongside his wife Amy Coleman as well as Anthony and Jodi Maieron — founded Revel before opening its OTR location, which sits at 111 E 12th Street, in 2017. Coleman previously told WCPO 9 that Revel was a hobby that grew into a passion. Coleman, who leaves behind two sons, was a Cincinnati native who went to Finneytown High School before going to the Ohio State University. Outside of co-owning Revel, he worked in technology for years, according to his obituary. The OTR Chamber of Commerce posted on social media after Coleman’s death. He was a longtime board member with the chamber,...