2012
Official Results
Date: May 7-9, 2012
Location: Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio
Competition Coordinator: Todd Steiner, OARDC, Wooster, OH
Asst. Coordinator: Patrick Pierquet, OARDC, Wooster, OH
Judges:
• Ken Bement, Owner, Whet Your Whistle Wine Store, Madison, OH
• Jill Blume, Enology Research Associate and Executive Director of The Indy International Wine Competition, Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Ken Bogucki, Proprietor and Executive Chef, The Wooster Inn, Wooster, OH
• Kim Doty, Owner/Winemaker, French Lick Winery, French Lick, IN
• Mark Fisher, Retail and Restaurants Reporter, Cox Media Group Ohio, Dayton OH
• Jim Mihiloew, Certified Wine Educator and AWS Judge, Middleburg Heights, OH
• Amy Payette, Director of Marketing, Grey Ghost Vineyards, Amissville, VA
• Thomas Payette, Wine Judge, Winemaking Consultant, Rapidan, VA
• Dr. Andy Reynolds, Professor of Viticulture and past Interim Director, Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, Brock University, St. Catherine’s, Ontario, Canada
• Chris Stamp, Owner/Winemaker, Lakewood Wine Cellars, Watkins Glenn, NY
Entries: 268
Awards: CG (Concordance Gold): 20 Gold: 26 Silver: 73 Bronze: 71
2012 Ohio Wine Competition Best of Show Awards
Overall Best of Show: Ravens Glenn Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, American
Best of Show White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Riesling, 2011, American
Best of Show Red Wine: Ravens Glenn Winery, Rosso Grande, 2009, American
Best of Show Blush/Rose: Henke Wines, Cellar Blush, 2011, American
Best of Show Fruit / Specialty Wine: Ferrante Winery, Raspberry Blanc, Non-vintage, American
Best of Show Sparkling Wine: Meier’s Wine Cellars, Reiem Spumante, Non-vintage, American
Best of Show Dessert Wine: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, Solara Cream Sherry, Non-vintage, American
2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Category
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Pinot Gris/Grigio Debonne Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2010 Grand River Valley CG Pinot Gris/Grigio Burnet Ridge Pinot Gris 2011 Lake Erie S Pinot Gris/Grigio Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Pinot Grigio Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley S Chardonnay Henke Wines Chardonnay 2010 American G Chardonnay Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Chardonnay Reserve 2010 Grand River Valley S Chardonnay Grand River Cellars Chardonnay 2009 Grand River Valley S Chardonnay Laurello Vineyards Chardonnay NV Lake Erie S Chardonnay Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Chardonnay Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley B Chardonnay LaLeure Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve 2010 Geauga County B Chardonnay LaLeure Vineyards Chardonnay 2009 Geauga County B Chardonnay Valley Vineyards Chardonnay NV American B Chardonnay Winery at Versailles Chardonnay NV Ohio B Chardonnay Wyandotte Winery Blue Grotto NV Ohio B Riesling Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Riesling 2011 American CG Riesling Debonne Vineyards Riesling Reserve 2011 Grand River Valley G Riesling Maize Valley Riesling NV American G Riesling Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Golden Bunches Dry Riesling 2011 Grand River Valley S Riesling Heineman Winery White Riesling NV American S Riesling Laurello Vineyards Riesling NV Grand River Valley S Riesling Paper Moon Vineyards Silver Lining Dry Riesling 2011 Lake Erie S Riesling Brandeberry Winery Riesling 2011 American B Riesling Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Riesling Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley B Riesling Grand River Cellars Riesling 2010 Grand River Valley B Riesling Henke Wines Riesling 2011 American B Riesling Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Riesling NV Lake Erie B Gewurztraminer Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Gewurztraminer Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley G Gewurztraminer Breitenbach Wine Cellars Gewurztraminer NV Lake Erie S Vinifera White: Varietal - Geisenheim Stoney Ridge Winery Vineyard Dew NV American S Vinifera White: Varietal - Gruner Veltliner Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Gruner Veltliner 2011 Grand River Valley B Vinifera White: Blends Maize Valley Sinfully White NV American S Vinifera White: Blends Debonne Vineyards Jazz White NV Grand River Valley B Vinifera White: Blends Laurello Vineyards Josephine 2011 Grand River Valley B Vinifera Blush/Rosé Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc Rose' 2011 Ohio River Valley B Merlot Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Merlot NV American S Merlot Henke Wines Merlot 2009 American S Merlot Grand River Cellars Merlot Reserve NV American B Merlot Maize Valley Merlot NV American B Shiraz/Syrah St. Joseph Vineyard Shiraz 2009 Grand River Valley G Shiraz/Syrah Valley Vineyards Syrah 2010 Ohio River Valley S Cabernet Franc Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Cabernet Franc Signature Series 2010 Grand River Valley S Cabernet Franc Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Cabernet Franc NV Lake Erie S Cabernet Franc Chateau Tebeau Cabernet Franc NV American B Cabernet Franc Debonne Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2009 Grand River Valley B Cabernet Franc Henke Wines Cabernet Franc 2010 American B
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Category
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Cabernet Franc Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Western Reserve NV American B Cabernet Sauvignon Ravens Glenn Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 American CG Cabernet Sauvignon Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Ohio River Valley G Cabernet Sauvignon Valley Vineyards Cabernet Reserve 2010 Ohio River Valley G Cabernet Sauvignon Breitenbach Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon NV Lake Erie B Cabernet Sauvignon Camelot Cellars Lodi Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 California B Cabernet Sauvignon Henke Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 American B Cabernet Sauvignon Maize Valley Cabernet Sauvignon NV American B Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends Henke Wines Vendange a Trois 2010 American G Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends Vinoklet Brother Joe NV Ohio River Valley G Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends Perennial Vineyards Amazing Red NV American S Vinifera Red: Varietal - Sangiovese Ravens Glenn Winery Rosso Grande 2009 American CG Vinifera Red: Varietal - Barbera Maize Valley Secret Stash NV American S Vinifera Red: Varietal - Sangiovese St. Joseph Vineyard Sangiovese 2010 Grand River Valley S Vinifera Red: Varietal - Nebbiolo Camelot Cellars Barolo 2011 Not Listed B Vinifera Red: Blends Camelot Cellars Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre 2007 Australia S Vinifera Red: Blends Debonne Vineyards Cask 2010 Grand River Valley S Vinifera Red: Blends Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Vino Della Casa (Red) NV American S Vinifera Red: Blends Grand River Cellars Cask 1012 2010 Grand River Valley S Vinifera Red: Blends Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Cask 1012 NV Grand River Valley B Vinifera Red: Blends Grand River Cellars Austin's Red NV American B Seyval Terra Cotta Vineyards Seyval NV Ohio G Seyval Henke Wines Seyval 2010 American B Seyval Valley Vineyards Seyval 2011 Ohio River Valley B Seyval Wyandotte Winery Old Southern NV Ohio B Traminette Vinoklet Traminette NV Ohio River Valley G Traminette John Christ Winery Traminette NV American S Traminette Valley Vineyards Traminette 2011 Ohio River Valley B Vignoles John Christ Winery Vignoles NV Lake Erie G Vignoles Hanover Winery Vignoles NV American B Vidal Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Vidal Blanc 2011 Grand River Valley CG Vidal Valley Vineyards Vidal Blanc 2011 Ohio River Valley CG Vidal Brandeberry Winery Vidal Semidry 2011 Ohio S Vidal Henke Wines Vidal Blanc 2011 American S Vidal Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Vidal Blanc NV Lake Erie S Vidal Terra Cotta Vineyards Vidal Blanc NV Ohio S Vidal Brandeberry Winery Vidal Blanc Dry 2011 Ohio B Vidal Perennial Vineyards True North NV American B Vidal Ravens Glenn Winery Autumn Interlude 2011 Ohio B Hybrid White: Varietal - Cayuga John Christ Winery Cayuga White NV Lake Erie S Hybrid White: Varietal - Cayuga Terra Cotta Vineyards Cayuga White NV Ohio B Hybrid White: Varietal - LaCross Stoney Ridge Winery Elegant Farmer NV American S Hybrid White: Varietal - Brianna Stoney Ridge Winery Moonlight Cruise NV American B Hybrid White: Blends Valley Vineyards White Reflections NV Ohio River Valley CG
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Category
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Hybrid White: Blends Barrel Run Crossing Winery Tipsy Conductor NV American S Hybrid White: Blends Heineman Winery Beach Glass Chablis NV Lake Erie B Hybrid White: Blends Old Firehouse Reflection of Lake Erie NV Lake Erie B Hybrid Blush/Rosé Henke Wines Cellar Blush 2011 American CG Hybrid Blush/Rosé Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Rosato NV American S Hybrid Blush/Rosé John Christ Winery Vin Gris Rose' NV Lake Erie S Hybrid Blush/Rosé Valley Vineyards Pink Reflections NV Ohio River Valley S Hybrid Blush/Rosé Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Buckeye Blend NV American B Chambourcin Debonne Vineyards Chambourcin 2009 Grand River Valley CG Chambourcin Hanover Winery Chambourcin NV American G Chambourcin Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Chambourcin NV Lake Erie B Chambourcin Vinoklet Cincinnatus NV Ohio River Valley B Hybrid Red: Blends Henke Wines Vin de Rouge 2011 American G Hybrid Red: Blends Ravens Glenn Winery Vino Della Casa 2011 Ohio G Hybrid Red: Blends Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Trading Post NV American S Hybrid Red: Blends Valley Vineyards Hillside Red NV American S Hybrid Red: Blends Valley Vineyards Red Reflections NV American S Hybrid Red: Blends Barrel Run Crossing Winery Engine Number 5 NV American B Hybrid Red: Blends Maize Valley Middle of the Road NV American B White Catawba Ferrante Winery & Ristorante White Catawba NV Lake Erie G White Catawba Old Firehouse Firehouse White NV Lake Erie S White Catawba Heineman Winery Sweet Catawba NV Lake Erie B Niagara Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Bianco NV Lake Erie CG Niagara John Christ Winery Niagara NV American G Niagara Heineman Winery Niagara NV Lake Erie S Niagara Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Niagara NV Lake Erie S Niagara Valley Vineyards Niagara NV American S Niagara Grand River Cellars White Fox NV Grand River Valley B Niagara Vinoklet In Vino Veritas NV Ohio River Valley B American White: Varietal - Delaware Heineman Winery Delaware NV Lake Erie S American White: Blends Ravens Glenn Winery White Raven NV American G American White: Blends Breitenbach Wine Cellars Frost Fire NV American S American White: Blends Swiss Heritage Winery Victorian Lace NV American S American White: Blends Vinoklet Dreamer NV Ohio River Valley S Pink Catawba Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Pink Catawba NV Lake Erie CG Pink Catawba Valley Vineyards Pink Catawba NV American CG Pink Catawba Heineman Winery Pink Catawba NV Lake Erie S Pink Catawba John Christ Winery Pink Catawba NV American S Pink Catawba Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Pink Catawba NV Lake Erie S Pink Catawba Maize Valley Hanky Panky NV American S Pink Catawba Soine Vineyards Fusion NV American B Pink Catawba Vinoklet Sunset Blush NV Ohio River Valley B American Blush/Rosé Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Jesters Blush NV American CG American Blush/Rosé Heineman Winery Sweet Belle NV Lake Erie CG
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Category
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL American Blush/Rosé Hanover Winery Sweet Lizzy NV American B American Red: Varietal - Norton Henke Wines Norton NV American B American Red: Varietal - Fredonia Deer's Leap Winery Fredonia NV Lake Erie CG Concord Deer's Leap Winery Concord NV Lake Erie S Concord Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Sweet Concord NV Lake Erie S Concord Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Concord NV Lake Erie B Concord Vinoklet La Dolce Vita NV Ohio River Valley B American Red: Blends Ravens Glenn Winery Raven Rouge NV American CG American Red: Blends Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Rosso NV American G American Red: Blends Debonne Vineyards River Rouge NV Grand River Valley S American Red: Blends Swiss Heritage Winery Doggone Good Sweet Red NV American S American Red: Blends Breitenbach Wine Cellars Roadhouse Red NV American B American Red: Blends Hanover Winery Hanover Red NV American B American Red: Blends John Christ Winery Labrusca NV American B American Red: Blends John Christ Winery Special Blend NV American B Vinifera Sparkling Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. Reiem Extra Dry NV American S American Sparkling Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. Reiem Spumante NV American CG Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Deer's Leap Winery Pear NV American G Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Deer's Leap Winery Elderberry NV American G Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit John Christ Winery Peach NV American G Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Maize Valley Cranberry NV American G Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Breitenbach Wine Cellars 3 Berry Blend NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Breitenbach Wine Cellars Red Raspberry NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Hanover Winery Ohio Apple NV Ohio S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Hanover Winery Cranberry Wine NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit John Christ Winery Blackberry NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. Blackberry NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Creekside NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Stoney Ridge Winery Cranberry Tart NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Swiss Heritage Winery Rhubarb Strawberry NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Brandeberry Winery Blackberry NV American B Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Chateau Tebeau Rhubarb NV American B Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Deer's Leap Winery Peach NV American B Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Deer's Leap Winery Raspberry NV American B Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Swiss Heritage Winery Cherry NV American B Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Raspberry Blanc NV American CG Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Cranberry Blanc NV American G Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Debonne Vineyards Holiday Rouge NV Grand River Valley S Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. Sangria NV American S Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ravens Glenn Winery Tropical Temptations NV American S Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Brandeberry Winery Pink Passion NV American B Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Camelot Cellars Peach Ice Wine 2011 American B Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Strawberry Blanc NV American B Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Old Firehouse Spiced Apple NV American B
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Category
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ravens Glenn Winery Wildly Cherry NV American B Slightly Carbonated Deer's Leap Winery Niagara Mist NV Lake Erie S Ice Wine Ravens Glenn Winery Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2011 Ohio CG Ice Wine Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2010 Grand River Valley G Ice Wine Valley Vineyards Vidal Ice Wine 2009 Ohio River Valley G Ice Wine Debonne Vineyards Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2010 Grand River Valley S Ice Wine Deer's Leap Winery Liquid Gold NV Lake Erie B Ice Wine Heineman Winery Iced Vidal Blanc NV Lake Erie B Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Breitenbach Wine Cellars Solara Cream Sherry NV American CG Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Breitenbach Wine Cellars Tawny Port NV American S Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Camelot Cellars Blackberry Port 2011 American S Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. #44 Cream Sherry NV American S Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Ravens Glenn Winery Scarlet Raven 2010 Ohio S Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Camelot Cellars Chocolate Raspberry Port 2011 American B
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Medal
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Breitenbach Wine Cellars Solara Cream Sherry NV American CG Pinot Gris/Grigio Debonne Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2010 Grand River Valley CG Chambourcin Debonne Vineyards Chambourcin 2009 Grand River Valley CG American Red: Varietal - Fredonia Deer's Leap Winery Fredonia NV Lake Erie CG Riesling Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Riesling 2011 American CG Vidal Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Vidal Blanc 2011 Grand River Valley CG Niagara Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Bianco NV Lake Erie CG Pink Catawba Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Pink Catawba NV Lake Erie CG American Blush/Rosé Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Jesters Blush NV American CG Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Raspberry Blanc NV American CG American Blush/Rosé Heineman Winery Sweet Belle NV Lake Erie CG Hybrid Blush/Rosé Henke Wines Cellar Blush 2011 American CG American Sparkling Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. Reiem Spumante NV American CG Cabernet Sauvignon Ravens Glenn Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 American CG Vinifera Red: Varietal - Sangiovese Ravens Glenn Winery Rosso Grande 2009 American CG American Red: Blends Ravens Glenn Winery Raven Rouge NV American CG Ice Wine Ravens Glenn Winery Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2011 Ohio CG Vidal Valley Vineyards Vidal Blanc 2011 Ohio River Valley CG Hybrid White: Blends Valley Vineyards White Reflections NV Ohio River Valley CG Pink Catawba Valley Vineyards Pink Catawba NV American CG Riesling Debonne Vineyards Riesling Reserve 2011 Grand River Valley G Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Deer's Leap Winery Pear NV American G Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Deer's Leap Winery Elderberry NV American G Gewurztraminer Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Gewurztraminer Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley G White Catawba Ferrante Winery & Ristorante White Catawba NV Lake Erie G American Red: Blends Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Rosso NV American G Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Cranberry Blanc NV American G Ice Wine Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2010 Grand River Valley G Chambourcin Hanover Winery Chambourcin NV American G Chardonnay Henke Wines Chardonnay 2010 American G Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends Henke Wines Vendange a Trois 2010 American G Hybrid Red: Blends Henke Wines Vin de Rouge 2011 American G Vignoles John Christ Winery Vignoles NV Lake Erie G Niagara John Christ Winery Niagara NV American G Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit John Christ Winery Peach NV American G Riesling Maize Valley Riesling NV American G Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Maize Valley Cranberry NV American G Hybrid Red: Blends Ravens Glenn Winery Vino Della Casa 2011 Ohio G American White: Blends Ravens Glenn Winery White Raven NV American G Shiraz/Syrah St. Joseph Vineyard Shiraz 2009 Grand River Valley G Seyval Terra Cotta Vineyards Seyval NV Ohio G Cabernet Sauvignon Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Ohio River Valley G Cabernet Sauvignon Valley Vineyards Cabernet Reserve 2010 Ohio River Valley G Ice Wine Valley Vineyards Vidal Ice Wine 2009 Ohio River Valley G
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving wine a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Medal
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends Vinoklet Brother Joe NV Ohio River Valley G Traminette Vinoklet Traminette NV Ohio River Valley G Hybrid White: Blends Barrel Run Crossing Winery Tipsy Conductor NV American S Vidal Brandeberry Winery Vidal Semidry 2011 Ohio S Gewurztraminer Breitenbach Wine Cellars Gewurztraminer NV Lake Erie S American White: Blends Breitenbach Wine Cellars Frost Fire NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Breitenbach Wine Cellars 3 Berry Blend NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Breitenbach Wine Cellars Red Raspberry NV American S Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Breitenbach Wine Cellars Tawny Port NV American S Pinot Gris/Grigio Burnet Ridge Pinot Gris 2011 Lake Erie S Vinifera Red: Blends Camelot Cellars Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre 2007 Australia S Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Camelot Cellars Blackberry Port 2011 American S Vinifera Red: Blends Debonne Vineyards Cask 2010 Grand River Valley S American Red: Blends Debonne Vineyards River Rouge NV Grand River Valley S Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Debonne Vineyards Holiday Rouge NV Grand River Valley S Ice Wine Debonne Vineyards Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2010 Grand River Valley S Concord Deer's Leap Winery Concord NV Lake Erie S Slightly Carbonated Deer's Leap Winery Niagara Mist NV Lake Erie S Pinot Gris/Grigio Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Pinot Grigio Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley S Chardonnay Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Chardonnay Reserve 2010 Grand River Valley S Riesling Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Golden Bunches Dry Riesling 2011 Grand River Valley S Merlot Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Merlot NV American S Cabernet Franc Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Cabernet Franc Signature Series 2010 Grand River Valley S Vinifera Red: Blends Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Vino Della Casa (Red) NV American S Hybrid Blush/Rosé Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Rosato NV American S Chardonnay Grand River Cellars Chardonnay 2009 Grand River Valley S Vinifera Red: Blends Grand River Cellars Cask 1012 2010 Grand River Valley S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Hanover Winery Ohio Apple NV Ohio S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Hanover Winery Cranberry Wine NV American S Riesling Heineman Winery White Riesling NV American S Niagara Heineman Winery Niagara NV Lake Erie S American White: Varietal - Delaware Heineman Winery Delaware NV Lake Erie S Pink Catawba Heineman Winery Pink Catawba NV Lake Erie S Merlot Henke Wines Merlot 2009 American S Vidal Henke Wines Vidal Blanc 2011 American S Traminette John Christ Winery Traminette NV American S Hybrid White: Varietal - Cayuga John Christ Winery Cayuga White NV Lake Erie S Hybrid Blush/Rosé John Christ Winery Vin Gris Rose' NV Lake Erie S Pink Catawba John Christ Winery Pink Catawba NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit John Christ Winery Blackberry NV American S Cabernet Franc Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Cabernet Franc NV Lake Erie S Vidal Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Vidal Blanc NV Lake Erie S Niagara Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Niagara NV Lake Erie S Pink Catawba Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Pink Catawba NV Lake Erie S
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving wine a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Medal
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Concord Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Sweet Concord NV Lake Erie S Chardonnay Laurello Vineyards Chardonnay NV Lake Erie S Riesling Laurello Vineyards Riesling NV Grand River Valley S Vinifera White: Blends Maize Valley Sinfully White NV American S Vinifera Red: Varietal - Barbera Maize Valley Secret Stash NV American S Pink Catawba Maize Valley Hanky Panky NV American S Vinifera Sparkling Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. Reiem Extra Dry NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. Blackberry NV American S Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. Sangria NV American S Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Meier's Wine Cellars, Inc. #44 Cream Sherry NV American S White Catawba Old Firehouse Firehouse White NV Lake Erie S Riesling Paper Moon Vineyards Silver Lining Dry Riesling 2011 Lake Erie S Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends Perennial Vineyards Amazing Red NV American S Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ravens Glenn Winery Tropical Temptations NV American S Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Ravens Glenn Winery Scarlet Raven 2010 Ohio S Hybrid Red: Blends Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Trading Post NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Creekside NV American S Vinifera Red: Varietal - Sangiovese St. Joseph Vineyard Sangiovese 2010 Grand River Valley S Vinifera White: Varietal - Geisenheim Stoney Ridge Winery Vineyard Dew NV American S Hybrid White: Varietal - LaCrosse Stoney Ridge Winery Elegant Farmer NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Stoney Ridge Winery Cranberry Tart NV American S American White: Blends Swiss Heritage Winery Victorian Lace NV American S American Red: Blends Swiss Heritage Winery Doggone Good Sweet Red NV American S Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Swiss Heritage Winery Rhubarb Strawberry NV American S Vidal Terra Cotta Vineyards Vidal Blanc NV Ohio S Shiraz/Syrah Valley Vineyards Syrah 2010 Ohio River Valley S Hybrid Blush/Rosé Valley Vineyards Pink Reflections NV Ohio River Valley S Hybrid Red: Blends Valley Vineyards Hillside Red NV American S Hybrid Red: Blends Valley Vineyards Red Reflections NV American S Niagara Valley Vineyards Niagara NV American S American White: Blends Vinoklet Dreamer NV Ohio River Valley S Hybrid Red: Blends Barrel Run Crossing Winery Engine Number 5 NV American B Riesling Brandeberry Winery Riesling 2011 American B Vidal Brandeberry Winery Vidal Blanc Dry 2011 Ohio B Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Brandeberry Winery Blackberry NV American B Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Brandeberry Winery Pink Passion NV American B Cabernet Sauvignon Breitenbach Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon NV Lake Erie B American Red: Blends Breitenbach Wine Cellars Roadhouse Red NV American B Cabernet Sauvignon Camelot Cellars Lodi Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 California B Vinifera Red: Varietal - Nebbiolo Camelot Cellars Barolo 2011 Not Listed B Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Camelot Cellars Peach Ice Wine 2011 American B Dessert: fortified, dry or sweet Camelot Cellars Chocolate Raspberry Port 2011 American B Cabernet Franc Chateau Tebeau Cabernet Franc NV American B Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Chateau Tebeau Rhubarb NV American B
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving wine a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Medal
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Vinifera White: Blends Debonne Vineyards Jazz White NV Grand River Valley B Cabernet Franc Debonne Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2009 Grand River Valley B Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Deer's Leap Winery Peach NV American B Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Deer's Leap Winery Raspberry NV American B Ice Wine Deer's Leap Winery Liquid Gold NV Lake Erie B Chardonnay Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Chardonnay Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley B Riesling Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Riesling Signature Series 2011 Grand River Valley B Vinifera White: Varietal - Gruner Veltliner Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Gruner Veltliner 2011 Grand River Valley B Vinifera Red: Blends Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Cask 1012 NV Grand River Valley B Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ferrante Winery & Ristorante Strawberry Blanc NV American B Riesling Grand River Cellars Riesling 2010 Grand River Valley B Merlot Grand River Cellars Merlot Reserve NV American B Vinifera Red: Blends Grand River Cellars Austin's Red NV American B Niagara Grand River Cellars White Fox NV Grand River Valley B Vignoles Hanover Winery Vignoles NV American B American Blush/Rosé Hanover Winery Sweet Lizzy NV American B American Red: Blends Hanover Winery Hanover Red NV American B Hybrid White: Blends Heineman Winery Beach Glass Chablis NV Lake Erie B White Catawba Heineman Winery Sweet Catawba NV Lake Erie B Ice Wine Heineman Winery Iced Vidal Blanc NV Lake Erie B Riesling Henke Wines Riesling 2011 American B Cabernet Franc Henke Wines Cabernet Franc 2010 American B Cabernet Sauvignon Henke Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 American B Seyval Henke Wines Seyval 2010 American B American Red: Varietal - Norton Henke Wines Norton NV American B American Red: Blends John Christ Winery Labrusca NV American B American Red: Blends John Christ Winery Special Blend NV American B Riesling Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Riesling NV Lake Erie B Chambourcin Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Chambourcin NV Lake Erie B Concord Klingshirn Winery, Inc. Concord NV Lake Erie B Chardonnay LaLeure Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve 2010 Geauga County B Chardonnay LaLeure Vineyards Chardonnay 2009 Geauga County B Vinifera White: Blends Laurello Vineyards Josephine 2011 Grand River Valley B Merlot Maize Valley Merlot NV American B Cabernet Sauvignon Maize Valley Cabernet Sauvignon NV American B Hybrid Red: Blends Maize Valley Middle of the Road NV American B Hybrid White: Blends Old Firehouse Reflection of Lake Erie NV Lake Erie B Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Old Firehouse Spiced Apple NV American B Vidal Perennial Vineyards True North NV American B Vidal Ravens Glenn Winery Autumn Interlude 2011 Ohio B Flavored Fruit Wines/Specialty Ravens Glenn Winery Wildly Cherry NV American B Cabernet Franc Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Western Reserve NV American B Hybrid Blush/Rosé Silver Run Vineyard & Winery Buckeye Blend NV American B Pink Catawba Soine Vineyards Fusion NV American B
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving wine a gold medal designation 2012 Ohio Wine Competition Summary of Awards by Medal
CATEGORY WINERY WINE NAME VINTAGE APPELLATION MEDAL Hybrid White: Varietal - Brianna Stoney Ridge Winery Moonlight Cruise NV American B Fruit Wines from Natural Fruit Swiss Heritage Winery Cherry NV American B Hybrid White: Varietal - Cayuga Terra Cotta Vineyards Cayuga White NV Ohio B Chardonnay Valley Vineyards Chardonnay NV American B Vinifera Blush/Rosé Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc Rose' 2011 Ohio River Valley B Seyval Valley Vineyards Seyval 2011 Ohio River Valley B Traminette Valley Vineyards Traminette 2011 Ohio River Valley B Chambourcin Vinoklet Cincinnatus NV Ohio River Valley B Niagara Vinoklet In Vino Veritas NV Ohio River Valley B Pink Catawba Vinoklet Sunset Blush NV Ohio River Valley B Concord Vinoklet La Dolce Vita NV Ohio River Valley B Chardonnay Winery at Versailles Chardonnay NV Ohio B Chardonnay Wyandotte Winery Blue Grotto NV Ohio B Seyval Wyandotte Winery Old Southern NV Ohio B
*CG = Concordance Gold with all judges giving wine a gold medal designation