OHIO — June marks Ohio Wine Month, and the Ohio Department of Agriculture celebrated local wineries this month with awards.
“Ohio wines offer something for everyone,” said ODA Director Brian Baldridge in a press release. “We like to think of our state as the heart of agriculture. What’s grown in our fields and produced in our barns is second to none. I hope everyone makes it a priority to buy local and support these small businesses responsibly.”
Take a look at the winners:
Director’s Choice Best Red Wine
- 2021 Ferrante Signature Series Grand River Valley Dolcetto
- Geneva, Ohio
- Ashtabula
- Wine Region: Vines and Wines
Director’s Choice Best White Wine
- 2022 The Vineyards at Pine Lake Vignoles
- Columbiana, Ohio
- Wine Region: Canal Country
Director’s Choice Best Dessert/Specialty Wine
- Kosicek Vineyards Concord Ice Wine
- Geneva, Ohio
- Ashtabula
- Wine Region: Vines and Wines
Additionally, in May, the 2024 Ohio Wine Competition coordinated by Kent State University Ashtabula students honored "Overall Best of Show," "Best in Class" and "Best of Ohio:"
Overall Best of Show and Best of Ohio
- Debonné Vineyards Riesling, 2023, Grand River Valley
Best of Show Sparkling Wine
- Kosicek Vineyards Traminette, Non-Vintage, Lake Erie
Best of Ohio Sparkling Wine
- M Cellars Blanc de Blanc. 2021, Grand River Valley
Best of Class and Best of Ohio White Wine
- Debonné Vineyards Riesling Reserve, 2023, Grand River Valley
Best of Show and Best of Ohio Blush/Rosé Wine
- The Vineyards at Pine Lake Avily, 2023, Ohio
Best of Show Red Wine
- Kosicek Vineyards Cabernet Franc, 2022, American
Best of Ohio Red Wine
- Baci Winery Cabernet Franc, 2021, Grand River Valley
Best of Show Fruit Wine
- Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard and Winery Preble Pear, Non-Vintage, Preble County
Best of Show Dessert/Specialty Wine
- The Winery at Spring Hill Frosted Red Raspberry, 2023, American
Best of Show and Best of Ohio Ice Wine
- Debonné Vineyards Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, 2023, Grand River Valley
A full list of the 2024 medal winners can be found here.