Opened 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.
Benfield WinesWhat began as Rob Benfield’s home winemaking project for his wife and friends has grown into a family winery in Swanton, Ohio, producing distinctive wines from grapes sourced from California. Benfield Wines now makes its wines in the restored 1896 Pilliod Opera House, a 9,000-square-foot landmark that also houses its tasting room and event space. The family’s hands-on approach shows in its playful fruit wines as well as its traditional varietal bottlings.SWANTON, OH
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
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
Virant Family Winery, IncSet among the vineyards of Ohio’s Grand River Valley near Lake Erie, Virant Family Winery makes wines from regional grapes and welcomes visitors with the easygoing feel of a family gathering. The winery also pairs its wine with Friday and Saturday dinners and hosts weddings, showers, and private parties, giving it a role as both a local tasting destination and gathering place.GENEVA, OH