Held on May 14-15, 2019 at the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 288 entries with 218 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show/Best of Ohio Awards

Overall Best of Show/Best of Ohio: Ferrante Winery, Gewurztraminer, 2017, Grand River Valley

White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Signature Series Riesling, 2017, Grand River Valley

Red Wine: Laurentia Vineyard and Winery, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Stoltz Block, 2016, Grand River Valley

Blush/Rosé: Heineman Winery, Pink Catawba, Non‐vintage, Lake Erie

Fruit/Specialty Wine: Vinoklet, "Sweet Jackie", Blackberry, Non-Vintage, American

Dessert: Vinoklet Winery, “Passion”, Blueberry, Non‐vintage, American

Ice Wine: Gervasi Vineyard, “Sognata”, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Non‐vintage, American

Held on May 8-9, 2018 at the Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 285 entries with 219 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: Maize Valley Winery, Riesling, Non-vintage, American

White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Signature Series Pinot Grigio, 2017, Grand River Valley

Red Wine: Fulton Grove Winery, Syrah, 2015, American

Blush/Rosé: Doughty Glen Winery, Laughing Blush, Non-Vintage, Holmes County

Fruit Wine: Vinoklet, "Sweet Jackie", Blackberry, Non-Vintage, American

Sparkling/Carbonated: Meier's Wine Cellar, Reiem Spumante, Non-vintage, American

Dessert/Fortified Wine: Ferrante Winery, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, 2016, Grand River Valley

Held on May 16-17, 2017 at Kent State University Ashtabula and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 271 entries with 216 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: 2016 Kosicek Vineyards Traminette, Lake Erie

White Wine: 2016 Doughty Glen Misty Meiner, Holmes County

Red Wine: 2015 Burnet Ridge Zinfandel, North Coast

Blush/Rosé: Ferrante Winery Pink Catawba, Lake Erie

Fruit Wine: Brandeberry Blackberry, American

Sparkling/Carbonated: Kosicek Vineyards Rhapsody, Grand River Valley

Dessert/Fortified Wine: Meier’s #44 Cream Sherry, American

Held on May 17-18, 2016 at Kent State University Ashtabula and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 252 entries with 188 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: 2013 Meranda Nixon Winery, Cabernet Franc Reserve, Ohio River Valley

White Wine: Maize Valley Winery, “Mad Cow” (Niagara), American

Red Wine: Chateau Tebeau Winery, Petite Sirah, American

Blush/Rosé: Ferrante Winery,”Rosato”, American

Fruit Wine: Doughty Glen Winery, Raspberry, American

Sparkling/Carbonated: Maize Valley Winery, “White Wedding” (Niagara), American

Dessert/Fortified Wine: 2013 Ferrante Winery, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Grand River Valley

Held on May 18-19, 2015 at Kent State University Ashtabula and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 242 entries with 186 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: 2013 Vinoklet Winery, “Brother Joe” (Cabernet Sauvignon/Chambourcin Blend), Ohio River Valley

White Wine: 2014 Ferrante Winery, American Riesling

Red Wine (Tie): 2013 Ferrante Winery, Cabernet Franc Signature Series,Grand River Valley and 2013 Valley Vineyards, Syrah, Ohio River Valley

Blush/Rosé: Matus Winery, Pink Catawba, American

Fruit Wine: Brandeberry Winery, “Black Dog” (Cayuga and Red Raspberry Blend), American

Sparkling/Carbonated: The Winery at Versailles, “Stampede” (Concord and Niagara Blend), Ohio

Dessert/Fortified Wine: Gervasi Vineyard, “Sognata” Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, American

Held on May 5-6, 2014 at Kent State University Ashtabula and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 260 entries with 192 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: 2013 Debonne Vineyards, Vidal Ice Wine, Grand River Valley

White Wine: Ferrante Winery, White Catawba, Lake Erie

Red Wine: 2012 Burnet Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon “Three Kings”, North Coast

Blush/Rosé: Myrddin Wine Company, “Vivien”, American

Fruit Wine: Ferrante Winery, Cranberry Blanc, American

Sparkling/Carbonated: Ferrante Winery, Carbonated Riesling, Grand River Valley

Dessert/Fortified Wine: John Christ Winery, Ruby Port, Lake Erie

Held in May 2013 at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition awarded 136 medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: 2011 Grand River Cellars (Featured Photo), Vidal Blanc Ice Wine

White Wine: 2012 Ferrante Winery, Vidal Blanc

Red Wine: 2011 Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc

Fruit Wine: Brandeberry Winery, Blackberry

Held on May 5-6, 2012 at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 268 entries with 190 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: Ravens Glenn Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, American

White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Riesling, 2011, American

Red Wine: Ravens Glenn Winery, Rosso Grande, 2009, American

Blush/Rose: Henke Wines, Cellar Blush, 2011, American

Fruit/Specialty Wine: Ferrante Winery, Raspberry Blanc, Non-vintage, American

Sparkling Wine: Meier’s Wine Cellars, Reiem Spumante, Non-vintage, American

Dessert Wine: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, Solara Cream Sherry, Non-vintage, American

Held on May 16-18 2011 at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 268 entries with 167 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: Burnet Ridge, Pinot Gris, 2010, Lake Erie

White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Riesling, 2010, American

Red Wine: Grand River Cellars, Cabernet Franc, 2009, Grand River Valley

Blush/Rose: Heineman Winery, Sweet Belle, Non–vintage, Lake Erie

Fruit Wine: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, Red Raspberry, Non-vintage, American

Dessert Wine: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 4 Barrel Tawny Port, Non-vintage, American

Held on May 10-12, 2010 at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 236 entries with 158 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: Ferrante Winery, Gewurztraminer Signature Series, 2008, Grand River Valley

White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Pinot Grigio Signature Series, 2008, Grand River Valley

Red Wine: Henke Winery, Vin de Rouge, 2009, American

Blush/Rose: Klingshirn Winery, Pink Catawba, Non–vintage, Lake Erie

Fruit Wine: Red Horse Winery, Blackberry, Non-vintage, American

Dessert Wine: Debonné Vineyards, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine Express, 2008, Grand River Valley

Held on May 11-13, 2009 at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 229 entries with 175 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Best of Show Awards

Overall Best of Show: Henke Winery, Riesling, NV, American

White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Golden Bunches Dry Riesling, 2007, Grand River Valley

Red Wine: Maize Valley Winery, Family Reserve, NV, American

Blush/Rose: Heineman Winery, Pink Catawba Wine, NV, Lake Erie

Fruit Wine: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, Apricot, NV, American

Dessert Wine: Ferrante Winery, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, 2008, Grand River Valley

Held on May 12-14, 2008 at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 243 entries with 158 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Photo features wine labels by John Christ Winery. In operation since 1946, the establishment this year won Ohio Wine Competition gold medals for its Special Blend, Vidal Blanc, Labrusca, and Merlot.

Held on May 14-16, 2007 at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 265 entries with 173 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Photo features Klingshirn Winery of Avon Lake, winner of two gold medals for its Catawba and Niagara in this year's Ohio Wine Competition.

Held on May 13-15, 2002 at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and sponsored by Ohio Wine Producers Association and the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 203 entries. Ten gold, 42 silver and 59 bronze medals were awarded. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines. Includes the original results announcement from the Ohio Wine Producers Association.

Photo features the outside of Ferrante Winery, a triple gold winner for its White Catawba, Grand River Valley Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, and Bianco in the 2002 Ohio Wine Competition.

Sponsored by Ohio Wine Producers Association and held at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, the competition received 126 entries with 61 receiving medals.Official results of the 8th annual competition include a complete list of awarded wines by category.

Photo features a 1980's photo of Kelley's Island Wine Co. The winery won a silver medal in the vinifera dry white category for its Lake Erie Chardonnay in the 1989 Ohio Wine Competition.

Provided by Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, one hundred fifty-five wines were entered into the competition from 24 wineries. Six gold, 15 silver and 59 bronze medals were awarded. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.

Featured in this photo are the winter vines of the Grand River Wine Company, known today as Grand River Cellars. The winery won a gold medal in the 1985 Ohio Wine Competition for its Old Mill Vineyard Lake Erie Claret, a dry red vinifera.