Opened by Larry and Kathie Morrison on February 6, 2007, Buckeye Winery is a Morrison family business that makes wine in downtown Newark. Their son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Jessica, took ownership in 2014, while Larry and Kathie continue to help run the winery. The welcoming spot invites guests to taste its wines or make a personalized vintage.
Buckeye Lake WineryAfter more than 20 years in Corporate America, proprietors Tracy and Laura Higginbotham turned their love of food and wine into a family legacy at Buckeye Lake Winery. The Thornville winery brings a hands-on California winemaking approach to Ohio, while supporting local growers when possible. Set beside Buckeye Lake, it is also a restaurant and gathering place built around relaxed dining, guided tastings, and lake views.THORNVILLE, OH
Gillig WineryOpened in 2016 by Trevor and Nikki Gillig, Gillig Winery is Findlay’s first winery, producing and bottling handcrafted wines on-site from grapes sourced around the world. The family-owned winery pairs its locally made wines with a bistro menu and a welcoming tasting-room and patio experience, while also hosting bottling parties and private events.FINDLAY, OH
Wyandotte Winery LLCBuilt as both a home and winery in 1977, Wyandotte Winery is Central Ohio’s first and oldest winery, producing handcrafted small-batch wines on the premises of its Northeast Columbus neighborhood facility. The winery uses Ohio-grown fruit whenever possible and welcomes visitors to a relaxed tasting room with wood-fired pizza, small plates, live local music, and private event space. Ownership transitioned in 2023 to David and Robin Panzera, Alena Miller, and Matthew Greenwood, who continue the site’s winemaking tradition.COLUMBUS, OH
Noble WineryFounded in 2006 by Pete and Diane Noble, Noble Winery makes wines at its Westfield winery from locally grown grapes. The hometown, family-owned winery overlooks acres of vines and Lake Erie, with a porch where visitors can enjoy wines, slushies and a changing lakeside view.WESTFIELD, NY