Donniella Winchell, Ohio Wine Advocate, Four Decades and Counting
by Mark Fisher No one has worked harder or longer to put Ohio wines and wineries “on the map” – inside and outside of the Buckeye State – than Donniella Winchell. Winchell,…
Ohio: A Nineteenth-Century Vinland
by Claudia J. Taller When I tell someone that the Ohio River was lined with vineyards, and Ohio was known as “Vinland” in the mid-1800s, the usual response is, “Really?!” in a…
Sandusky/Lorain-Area Wineries Seek Their Own Viticultural Designation
By Gary Twining The lakeshore of Lorain and Erie counties boasts a distinctive climate for the cultivation of wine grapes, and the region’s wineries may soon be able to distinguish themselves on…
Pinot Gris Just Might Become the Signature Wine of the Lake Erie Region
By Gary Twining Since the Lake Erie American Viticultural Area (AVA) was established in 1983, great strides have been made in the production of wines from Vitis vinifera grapes of European heritage.…
Ohio seizes spotlight at international wine competition
By Mark Fisher Ohio wineries shrugged off any home-field advantage that New York State wines…
Ice Wine: Unctuous Nectar from Frozen Fruit
By Gary Twining Some cool-climate winemakers – including many right here in Ohio — are…
BUCKEYE LOVE: OSU Alumni Association Adds Debonné Vineyards Riesling to Its ‘Oval Collection’
By Mark Fisher The Ohio State University Alumni Association earlier this year added a popular…
Funding to Boost Grand River Valley Tourism
By Gary Twining Soon you will be hearing and seeing more about the Grand River…
10 BEST Ways to Celebrate Life at Gervasi Vineyard
March 16th marked the 10 Year Diamond Anniversary for Gervasi Vineyard. Below are the destination…
