Ohio Wine Competition Showcases Buckeye State’s Best
Wineries That “Grow Their Own” Sweep Top Awards The results of the 2024 Ohio Wine Competition brought wide smiles to the faces of Ohio wine industry leaders and further validated […]
Michigan Wineries Wow Visitors with Something Extra
With more than 200 Michigan wineries -– and new ones popping up – it can be hard to decide which ones to include on a weekend or vacation itinerary. Of […]
Belle of the Ball: ‘Cinderella’ Wine Varietals
By Gary Twining Until the public “discovers” a particular wine varietal, sales and enthusiasm can lag. Consider what happened with Pinot Noir after the movie Sideways was released: Pinot Noir’s […]
Ice Wine: Unctuous Nectar from Frozen Fruit
By Gary Twining Some cool-climate winemakers – including many right here in Ohio — are eccentric searchers. They let a portion of their fruit hang on the vine until it […]
Ravines Wine Cellars Ramps Up Their Red Wine Production
ADVERTISEMENT By Sarah Thompson It might be a gamble, but Morten Hallgren at Ravines Wine Cellars is betting on red. Over the last 15 years, he’s watched our region’s red […]
Kosicek Vineyards, URBAN Cabernet Franc Reserve, NV (Grand River Valley); $28
Ruby red. Jammy red fruits with some sweet earth on nose. Expressive flavors of berries, mulling spices and a whiff of cinnamon toast on the finish. Silky mouthfeel and integrated […]