Browse the Northeast -- Lake Erie Collections
Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 1980s06/14/2016Updated outside view of Brieitenbach Winery and Der Marketplatz. |
Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 1980s06/14/2016Vintage exterior photo of Breitenbach Winery and Der Marketplatz |
Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 199412/01/1994Older Breitenbach's winery sign. |
Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 199807/01/1998One of Breitenbach's most popular wines is the medal winning 'First Crush', a semi-sweet and tart wine produced from native grapes. |
Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 199806/01/1998Breitenbach's winery sign. |
Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 199806/01/1998Glimpse of Breitenbach's winery shop. |
Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 199806/01/1998
Nestled among the hills of Ohio’s Amish countryside is Der Marktplatz, the home of Breitenbach Wine Cellars. Started in 1980 by Duke and Cynthia Bixler, the winery offers vinifera and hybrid varieties, as well as fruit and berry wines. The winery has changed dramatically over the years and is currently the second largest winery in the state in terms of wine production. Today, the location boasts a cafe, cheese shop, spacious indoor venue for special events, and a small vineyard on 167 acres.
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Buccia Vineyard, 198506/18/1985
View of the tasting room and vineyards at Buccia Vineyards.
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Buccia Vineyard, 199310/01/1993In 1975, amateur winemakers Fred and Joanne Bucci, started growing American hybrid and French American hybrid grapes on 4 acres in Conneaut. Eleven years later, the couple opened a comfortable bed and breakfast with four rooms for lodging adjacent to the tasting room. Today, the winery specializes in white wine and produces about 1700 cases annually. In 2018, Buccia Vineyards was re-built with a modern design while keeping the feel of the original winery. |
Buccia Vineyard, 199412/01/1994
View of the tasting room at Buccia Vineyards.
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