7 Ohio wineries win top awards in Ohio Wine Competition- Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Seven Ohio wineries have garnered 10 top awards in the Ohio Wine Competition, with the northeast part of the state faring well.
The winners all drew Overall Best of Show, Best of Class and Best of Ohio in the competition, which was held May 16-18 and coordinated by Kent State University Ashtabula.
The competition attracted 436 entries.
A full list was not available, but these are the top winners:
Overall Best of Show and Best of Ohio
Debonné Vineyards, 7840 Doty Road, Madison
2023 Riesling Grand River Valley
Best of Show Sparkling Wine
Kosicek Vineyards, 636 Ohio 534, Geneva
Non-Vintage Traminette Lake Erie
Best of Ohio Sparkling Wine
M Cellars, 6193 S. River Road W, Geneva
2021 Blanc de Blanc Grand River Valley
Best of Class and Best of Ohio White Wine
Debonné Vineyards, 7840 Doty Road, Madison
2023 Riesling Reserve, Grand River Valley
Best of Show and Best of Ohio Blush/Rosé Wine
The Vineyards at Pine Lake,14101 Market St., Columbiana
2023 Avily (Zinfandel blush), Ohio
Best of Show Red Wine
Kosicek Vineyards, 636 Ohio 534, Geneva
2022 Cabernet Franc, American
Best of Ohio Red Wine
Baci Winery, 7800 Warner Road, Madison
2021 Cabernet Franc Grand River Valley
Best of Show Fruit Wine
Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard and Winery, 152 Ohio 726, Eaton
Non-Vintage Preble Pear, Preble County
Best of Show Dessert/Specialty Wine
The Winery at Spring Hill, 6062 South Ridge Road West, Geneva
2023 Frosted Red Raspberry, American
Best of Show and Best of Ohio Ice Wine
Debonné Vineyards, 7840 Doty Road, Madison
2023 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Grand River Valley