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.