Wineries
Ohio wine country vacation and tours
Ohio Wine Country is famed for its surrounding vineyards, historic covered bridges, quaint countryside and award-winning wines.
Explore more than 20 Northeast Ohio wineries just minutes from The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake. The Ashtabula and Lake County grape-growing regions produce the majority of Ohio wine grapes, giving local Ohio vineyards a widely acknowledged reputation as the state’s finest.
The Grand River Valley growing region is set atop the remnants of glacial beaches, creating a rich and fertile soil that has served as a perfect place for Ohio vineyards to grow rich and flavorful grapes for generations. Along with picturesque estates and delicious wines, destination vintners also feature restaurants, gift shops, tours, and activities in idyllic settings.
The Lodge’s wine shuttle offers safe, reliable transportation to and from local wine tastings and vineyards. The Lodge at Geneva also offers unique wine packages for discovering the many Ohio wineries in the region.
Explore area vineyards and wine-related events below:
Ohio wineries
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This charming Northeast Ohio winery boasts a picturesque bed and breakfast, as well as a winery in a simple, serene setting. The tasting room is open to guests to enjoy wine and good company, both of which abound at Buccia.
518 Gore Rd. Conneaut, OH | 440-593-5976
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Tasting room highlighting the best products in the Grand River Valley. Experience what a combined 47 years of refined winemaking and 102 years of vineyard proficiency tastes like.
7259 Warner Rd, Madison, OH 44057
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Debonné Vineyards has been growing its own grapes for four generations, and has become an estate winery with over 120 cultivated acres in the Grand River Valley. Its classic European-style family winery produces nationally recognized premium wines. Debonné Vineyards offers live entertainment all season long, along with many exciting events.
7743 Dotty Rd. Madison, OH | 440-466-3485
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A casual atmosphere with a covered deck and spacious showroom. Deer’s Leap Winery offers a variety of wine from sweet Fredonia to a dry Cabernet, as well as a vast selection of fruit wine. International award winning wine maker Robert Bostwick welcomes you to enjoy the wines perfected by his 35 years of experience. Snacks are available now as well as a full kitchen serving lunch and dinner.
1520 Harpersfield Road, Geneva OH | 440-466-1248
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Enjoy a cozy country atmosphere while sampling award-winning 100% all-natural fruit wines. Limited grilled and baked menu available.
589 Loveland Rd. Jefferson, OH | 440-293-8199 or 330-717-5419
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Discover one of our premier Ohio wineries. Located along the southern shores of Lake Erie, Ferranté Winery, the state’s largest family-owned vineyard, boasts many award-winning wines, old-world Italian charm, and a captivating tour. Visit the full-service Italian restaurant and enjoy live entertainment, indoor or outdoor dining, two cozy fireplaces, and delicious entrées.
5585 SR 307 Geneva, OH | 440-466-7370
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Described as the “gem of the east,” Firelands Winery is the largest Ohio vineyard, and one of the oldest. A leader in American wines, this award-winning winery offers a wide range of wines, gifts, and home winemaking supplies, as well as tours and tastings.
917 Bardshar Rd. Sandusky, OH | 419-625-5474 or 800-548- WINE
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This picturesque winery is nestled in the woods, providing afternoon shade on the expansive outdoor patio. Inside, guests are welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere featuring a beautiful fireplace, comfortable seating, and a tasteful stone entrance into the dining room. The winery offers a large variety of wines and a full menu for lunch and dinner.
5750 Madison Rd. (SR 528 South) Madison, OH | 440-298-9838
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Taste and enjoy Harpersfield handcrafted wines while relaxing in the beautiful, authentic, old-world tasting room. The roaring six-foot-high rustic medieval fireplace is a quaint addition to the fierce wines produced here. Delight in the tantalizing flavors of imported gourmet cheeses, fresh breads, and specialty foods.
6387 SR 307 Geneva, OH | 440-466-4739
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Hundley Cellars is a family-owned vineyard and winery located in Harpersfield Township, Geneva, Ohio, in the heart of Ohio’s beautiful Grand River Valley growing region. Our rustic, lodge-inspired tasting room overlooks acres of vineyards, pastoral fields, and deep forests, offering guests an intimate and memorable view of the changing seasons in Ohio’s Wine Country.
6451 St. Rte. 307 Geneva, OH | 440-361-3088
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Located in Harpersfield, Ohio (Geneva), Kosicek’s wine list includes exquisite bottles locally grown and produced right here in Ohio.
Call 440-361-4573
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Spend a relaxing afternoon or evening sampling a variety of wines while enjoying stunning views of Lake Erie. You can take in the picture-perfect sunsets on the lakefront decking or in the glass-enclosed tasting room. Lakehouse also offers dining in Crosswinds Grill, with a menu that features grilled or fried Lake Erie perch.
5653 Lake Rd. Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH | 440-466-8668
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Laleure is a small boutique winery dedicated to producing high quality wines made primarily from vinifera grapes grown on the property. Laleure Vineyards is located about 40 miles east of Cleveland, in the heart of Amish country in Parkman.
17335 Nash Rd. (Rt. 88) Parkman, OH | 440-548-5120
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Laurello Vineyards is a charming boutique winery featuring award-winning handcrafted wines and endless hospitality that makes you feel as though you’re one of the family. As soon as you enter Laurello, you are immersed in the nostalgia of Italy. Relax and taste Laurello’s wines in the Tuscany Room near the roaring fireplace, the Bubba Stein Room, the Isernia Room, or out on the covered patio.
4573 SR 307 East Geneva, OH | 440-415-0661
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Laurentia, the ancient land mass of North America, was once covered by a thick layer of ice known as the Laurentide glacier. The glacier traveled south into Ohio and as it slowly retreated, deposited a geologic bounty forming the region in which the winery is located. These rich complex soils, along with the cooling breezes of Lake Erie, make this a unique terroir that Laurentia winery and vineyards calls home.
4599 South Madison Road, Madison OH | 440-296-9175
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M Cellars is a boutique winery located in Ohio’s Grand River Valley region. Their focus on quality in the vineyard is expressed in every wine they bottle.
6193 South River Road West, Geneva, OH 44041 | 440-361-4104
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Maple Ridge is a small, traditional winery featuring organic wine. A visit to this winery is unique, as it operates on a working farm.
6326 Dewey Rd. Madison, OH | 440-829-8783
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Markko Vineyard is dedicated to marrying the science of winegrowing with the drive to produce fine wines that have the fullest natural flavors of the Lake Erie appellation. This old-fashioned Ohio winery is set far off the road, down a scenic drive that opens upon a quaint tasting building in a small clearing in the woods. Stop by Markko Vineyard and experience some of America’s finest wines.
4500 South Ridge Rd. Conneaut, OH | 440-593-3197
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The authority on our Ohio wine industry, the Ohio Wine Producers Association offers a wide range of information on Ohio wineries and vineyards, including six wine trails, Ohio wine history, and more.
Call 440-466-4417
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Visit this exciting winery located on the Lake Erie shoreline in the resort town of Geneva-on-the-Lake. The largest of all the wineries on the Great Lakes and situated in the village’s first fire station, Old Firehouse is known not only for its fine wines, but also for its special events, nightly summer entertainment, and outdoor patio food service.
5499 Lake Rd. Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH | 440-466-9300
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Discover Geneva’s heritage by visiting its first historic building. Experience all the charm of a bygone era as you sip a glass of fine wine under a canopy of trees, chatting with friends and watching the trains roll by.
403 South Broadway Geneva, OH | 440-466-5560
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Wines for every palate, dog-friendly outdoor patios, spacious tasting room, wine tastings, delicious pizzas & small bites; including cheesecake flights, wine floats, wine slushies, and sangrias.
3951 State Route 307, Austinburg, OH | 440-275-5218
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Discover one of the most unique Northeast Ohio wineries. Located in a former church, South River Vineyard’s tasting room features natural woodwork, pews, colored glass, a breathtaking stone balcony, and stunning views. South River also offers a wonderful pavilion outside, with comfortable Adirondack chairs and beautiful views of the surrounding vineyards.
6062 South River Rd. Geneva, OH | 440-466-6676
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Stonegait Winery is a wedding venue located in Madison, Ohio, that serves the Cleveland region. This winery offers couples elegantly rustic indoor and covered outdoor settings to enjoy their wedding celebration with friends and family. Couples who want a country wedding with an upscale feel get the best of both worlds with Stonegait Winery’s charming barn and its sophisticated interior. Both couples and their loved ones will appreciate such a warm, inviting location.
4275 Bates Rd, Madison, OH 44057 | 440-307-9571
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Enjoy European-style wines in a pleasingly secluded setting overlooking the vineyard. Specializing in estate-grown pinot noir, chardonnay, Riesling, and other vinifera, St. Joseph’s wine selection offers a distinctive variety of the best in the local growing region. This is a small, boutique operation offering personalized attention to the vines, wines, and one-on-one customer interaction.
6060 Madison Rd. Thompson, OH | 440-298-3709
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The Winery at Spring Hill is an upscale country winery with a friendly, relaxing atmosphere. It offers wine tasting, appetizers, roasted coffees, and artisan cheeses, as well as special events and live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. Choose between comfortable indoor seating near the fireplace or bold new patio seating with scenic views of the countryside.
6062 South Ridge Rd. West Geneva, OH | 440-466-0626
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Drawing on three generations of family wine making tradition, Virant offers wines made the old-fashioned way. Visit this family-owned winery and enjoy great American wines, pleasant conversation, pig roasts, steak roasts, clambakes, and a wonderful atmosphere.
541 Atkins Rd. Geneva, OH | 440-466-6279
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