Founded by Rich and Betsy Hill on a former dairy farm in Parkman in 1997, Laleure Vineyards & Winery grows its own grapes and makes small-batch Ohio wines on the same Geauga County property. The boutique winery became official in 2002 and opened its tasting room in the converted milk-house in 2003, with a cellar that relies partly on the earth’s natural coolness rather than mechanical refrigeration. Its name honors Rich’s French-born grandmother and reflects the Hills’ interest in Loire Valley and Burgundy wine traditions.
Harpersfield VineyardSince 1979, family-owned Harpersfield Vineyard has grown grapes and made estate-bottled wines on its working farm in Ohio’s Grand River Valley. Its Geneva tasting room pairs those hand-picked-fruit wines with seasonal kitchen fare, vineyard views, live weekend music, and a fireside setting in colder months.GENEVA, 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
Georgetown VineyardsPerched on a ridge above Cambridge, Ohio, Georgetown Vineyards makes wine at its hilltop winery, including its distinctive fruit wines and J. Nico releases. Founded in 1999, the family-owned and operated winery pairs Ohio roots with grapes sourced from regions such as Washington’s Columbia Valley and Horse Heaven Hills.CAMBRIDGE, OH