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2013 Ohio Wine Competition Official Results
04/01/2013Held 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
2012 Ohio Wine Competition Official Results
04/01/2012Held 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
2011 Ohio Wine Competition Official Results
04/01/2011Held 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
2010 Ohio Wine Competition Official Results
04/01/2010Held 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
2009 Ohio Wine Competition Official Results
04/01/2009Held 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
2008 Ohio Wine Competition Official Results
04/01/2008Held 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.
