Lake Erie Wineries
The Lake Erie American Viticultural Area (AVA) borders the southern side of Lake Erie and stretches from just south of Buffalo to Toledo, Ohio. The moderating effect of Lake Erie has resulted in the largest grape growing region outside of California with over 20,000 acres of vineyards. The vast majority of grapes are Concord and are used for making grape juice. In addition, the handful of wineries in this region produce a mix of wines including French-American hybrids such as Seyval Blanc and Vignoles and native varieties such as Catawba, Niagara and Delaware.
Scroll down for a comprehensive list of Lake Erie wineries and click "map view" to access the advanced winery search. Whether you would like to visit a winery that provides beautiful vineyard lodging, has food available to complement its wines, or hosts vineyard weddings, we make it easy to find the best Lake Erie wine tasting and touring destinations.
Scroll down for a comprehensive list of Lake Erie wineries and click "map view" to access the advanced winery search. Whether you would like to visit a winery that provides beautiful vineyard lodging, has food available to complement its wines, or hosts vineyard weddings, we make it easy to find the best Lake Erie wine tasting and touring destinations.
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Articles
- Ohio Wineries with Lodging by Jim Finley - July 10, 2016
- Ohio wineries face challenging conditions - July 02, 2016 at Napa Valley Register
- America's First Famous Wine was Made in Ohio. In the 1840s - January 04, 2016 at VinePair
- Wine trails are some of Ohio's best-kept secrets - October 25, 2015 at USA Today
- Ohio’s ice wines are gaining national renown - February 07, 2015 at Ohio's Country Journal
- Fall PA Wine Primer - September 02, 2014 at Pennsylvania Vine Company
- Put-in-Bay is Ohio's party island - August 17, 2014 at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Ohio vintner’s age and experience may yet trump 2014’s winter devastation - August 14, 2014 at Washington Post
- 21 Brix: A Rising Star on Lake Erie - March 20, 2014 at New York Cork Report
- Winery Map – Ohio's Best Wineries by Jim Finley - July 14, 2013
- Explore America: One Of Ohio's Best Kept Secrets Is Wine - March 26, 2012 at Huffington Post
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