Food & Drink

Cleveland Wineries: 16 Vineyards Worth A Visit

From lush vineyards to intimate tasting rooms with endless wine variations, here's how to make the most out of Cleveland's wine country.

by Becky Boban, Aidan Coyne, Lisa Galek, Hanna Holman, Jackson Horvat, Rita Kueber, Georgia Lattas, Madyson Lewellyn, Henry Palattella, Lisa Sands, Ilona Westfall | Jun. 28, 2021 | 12:00 PM

Ohio Wineries Buccia Vineyards Conneaut

Buccia Vineyards Is The Ideal Place To Relax
This 13-acre property, which features four glamorous suites, is perfect for everything from elegant weddings to weekend excursions. Read More >>

CLE Urban Winery

CLE Urban Winery Combines The Elegance Of A Country Vineyard With A Downtown Setting
Located in a former auto garage, CLE Urban Winery has everything from sweet reds and whites to a wine slushie. Read More >>

Cask 307

Let Cask 307's Plethora Of Activities Be The Highlight Of Your Summer
This boutique winery owned by Debonne Vineyards offers opera night dinners and live music, among other outdoor activities. Read More >>

The Vineyard and Winery at Chateau Hough

Chateau Hough Brings Positive Attention To The Hough Neighborhood
Set across a space that was once three vacant lots, this winery founded by Mansfield Frazier aims to foster economic development. Read More >>

Ferrante Winery & Ristorante

Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Combines Elegant Wines With Homemade Meals
This Geneva winery has a full-service Italian restaurant to complement its broad range of wines. Read More >>

Firelands Winery in Sandusky

Firelands Winery Grows Its Offerings With New Winemaker
After being brought on board in 2019, winemaker Margot Federkiel offers a unique look to Firelands' winemaking process. Read More >>

Ohio Wineries Gervasi Vineyard in Canton

Gervasi Vineyard Is A European Experience In Your Own Backyard
Come for the sprawling 55-acre campus, stay for the Abbraccio cabernet sauvignon, which is a full-bodied blend of several California vineyards from different regions. Read More >>

Klingshirn Winery

Klingshirn Winery Combines A Homey Feel With Extravagant Tastes
The third-generation owner of Klingshirn Winery, Lee Klingshirn makes the most of the winery's 20 acres. Read More >>

Laurentia Vineyard & Winery

Laurentia Vineyard & Winery Combines Picturesque Views With Sweet Sips
With a rustic tasting room and 48 acres of space, the Madison vineyard is one of the area's premier wineries. Read More >>

Ohio Wineries Lincoln Way Vineyards

Lincoln Way Vineyards Is A Must-See Destination
Along with beautiful views, the Wooster spot boasts chardonel, a varietal-named wine that's a cross between chardonnay and seyval blanc. Read More >>

Maize Valley Winery And Craft Brewery

Maize Valley Winery And Craft Brewery Is A Beer And Wine Lover's Paradise
This Stark County winery, nestled in the heart of Amish Country, has up to 30 wines available at any given time. Read More >>

Ohio Wineries Sarah's Vineyard

Sarah's Vineyard Mixes Vino And Views For A Winning Formula
Located across the street from Blossom Music Center, Sarah's Vineyard serves a majority of its wine on tap, a process that cuts down on waste while also giving its wine less sulfites. Read More >>

Ohio Wineries South River old church in Geneva

South River Vineyard Offers European Countryside Vibes
The sprawling, 140-acre estate in Geneva features a winery housed in an old church, complete with a pews and a regal, columned veranda. Read More >>

ThornCreek Winery

Head To ThornCreek Winery For Farm-To-Table Dinners and Smooth Wines
All 11 wines at this 9-acre winery are small batch and handcrafted on-site. Read More >>

Vermilion Valley Sustainable Ohio Vineyards

Behind Vermilion Valley Vineyards Sustainable Winemaking Practices
With no grapes or juices brought in from outside sources, owner Joe Juniper has made his mission to make his winemaking process as homegrown as possible. Read More >>

Ohio Wineries Vino Veritas

Vino Veritas Cellars Winery Offers Fun At Former Schoolyard Space
At this 2.5-acre private park in Old Brooklyn, Vino Veritas Cellars Winery packs a plethora of options into a small package. Read More >>

Tips for wine tasting

3 Things To Consider When Tasting Wine
Doing a wine tasting is so much better when you know how to identify what you're sipping on. Here are our three tips to help you maximize your next wine tasting. Read More >>

Tips for storing wine

3 Tips For Storing Wine
Flight Cleveland's Lindsay Smith shares three must-know tips for maximizing your vino's shelf life. Read More >>

Wine On The Train by  Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

3 Winery Tours You Need To Take This Summer
With so many wineries located in Northeast Ohio, it can sometimes seem like an impossible feat to visit all of them. Here's our guide to help you plan your trip. Read More >>

Crystal cave tour at Heineman’s Winery

Here Are Three Unique Winery Experiences You Need To Try This Summer
From crystal cave tours to horseback riding, these area wineries are about more than just wine. Read More >>

Sapphire Creek Winery's Lobster Tots


3 Area Wineries That Present Perfect Food And Wine Pairings

If you love a glass of wine with your meal, here are three local wineries that have the food and wine to cleanse your palate. Read More >>

Stable Winery

3 Cleveland Wineries With Rich Histories
From former mills to reinvented general stores, these area wineries have a history almost as expansive as their wine collection. Read More >>

How wine is made

The Life Cycle Of A Grape
From a tiny vine to crisp wine, Debonne Vineyards owner Tony Debevc walks us through the six steps every winery grape takes before it's bottled up. Read More >>

Ohio grapes

3 Types of Grapes You Can Find Throughout Northeast Ohio
Without grapes, there'd be no wine. Here are three grapes grown in our own backyard that help make local wines. Read More >>

Cleveland Magazine editor's column visit a local Ohio winery

Editor's Note: Why You Should Visit A Local Winery
With summer in full swing, editor Kim Schneider shares why Northeast Ohio's winery scene is a must-do. Read More >>

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