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