An Ohio Winery for Every Season

There’s a certain satisfaction in enjoying a glass of wine in the perfect setting. Whether it’s sipping a light, refreshing white on the patio on a hot summer day or toasting with a hearty, comforting red by a cozy fire on a snowy night, Ohio’s varied network of wineries help you soak up the spirit of every season. To help find your next winery destination, the amenities filter on findohiowines.com makes it easy to customize your search. Here are just a few seasonal stops to get you started.

Left: A couple shares a bottle of wine at Stonegait Winery in Madison (photo courtesy of Stonegait Winery) Right: Sarah’s Vineyard Winery is nestled in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. (photo courtesy of Sarah’s Vineyard Winery)

Think Spring

As nature’s renewal begins to push away the snow cover, there’s no better place to see nature come alive than at Sarah’s Vineyard Winery, located inside the breathtaking Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Sample from a range of red and white wines or try the sweet red sangria while enjoying a stroll through the vineyards or the fresh blooms in the butterfly garden. While wine with friends is great, bringing your best furry friend along is even better. Ashville’s Mirabelle Farm & Vineyard specializes in sustainable grape varieties well-suited to central Ohio’s growing conditions. They welcome canine companions to their winery’s patio where guests can take in their eight-acre farm that includes a free-range flock of chickens and resident vineyard pup, Winnie. Benfield Wines, located in Swanton’s historic Pilliod Opera House, also welcomes dogs and offers up a full dining experience. Pair a glass of wine with a tasty flatbread or crispy panini. Looking to welcome the spring season with some sparkling sips and a piping hot pizza or a fresh salad with all the toppings? Stonegait Winery in Madison fits the bill. Don’t miss the creamy Mexican sweet corn dip appetizer.

Left: Friends gather outdoors at Paper Moon Vineyards & Winery in Vermilion. (photo courtesy of Paper Moon Vineyards & Winery) Right: Enjoy a charcuterie board at Three Oaks Vineyard in Granville. (photo by Avery Asherman)

Summer Stunners

Soak up the long hazy summer days and warm summer nights outdoors with good friends, live music and cool sips. Paper Moon Vineyards & Winery in Vermilion — named after the  Ella Fitzgerald song — personifies summer vibes with its breezy patio, live tunes and lakeside-hewn sips. Try a wine-based pink lemonade and blackberry sangria for a new twist on summer staples. In Bryan, Stoney Ridge Winery delivers an ideal summer experience on their 60-acre property that includes a scenic pond and full calendar of live music performances. Stroll the lush vineyards and sample homegrown whites, reds, rosés, fruit wines and their famous Slap Happy Cider. Admire the beauty of the gently rolling hills and country tranquility of the Granville area at Three Oaks Vineyard. Relax outdoors on the covered and uncovered patios and listen to weekly open-mic nights that showcase local talents. Take in the tunes from live performances on the indoor stage or enjoy a tranquil evening on the wrap-around porch at Black Sheep Vineyard in Adena. Try a flight of the 12 distinctive wines for only $6.

From left to right: French Ridge Vineyards & Winery in Killbuck (photo by Laura Watilo Blake), Maize Valley Winery and Craft Brewery in Hartville (photo courtesy of Maize Valley Winery and Craft Brewery), Harpersfield Vineyard in Geneva (photo by Brandi Papania Photography)

Fall for Autumn

The colors of the season are on full display at French Ridge Vineyards & Winery, located in Killbuck in the heart of Amish Country. Try a bright apple or blueberry wine on a warmer day or a robust red for chilly evenings. The grapes at Harpersfield Vineyard in Geneva are harvested between late August and early October, leaving a distinctly sweet scent in the air. Take in the scent as you sip on their Clos mes Amis Pinot Noir with its dark cherry, chocolate, and oak flavors. Pick your own apples and peaches and sample homegrown whites, reds, and fruit and dessert wines at Quarry Hill Winery in Berlin Heights. The entire family is invited to pick pumpkins, take a wagon ride, wind through the corn maze, and soak up the fall fun at Maize Valley Winery and Craft Brewery in Hartville. Grab a juicy burger from the restaurant and enjoy tastes of their award-winning wines.

Enjoy ice wine varieties from Laurello Vineyards in Geneva. (photos courtesy of Laurello Vineyards) 

Winter Warmers

Frosty and frigid evenings call for great food, drinks and conversations by the comfort of a warm fire. The rustic stone fireplace in Shade Winery’s enclosed pavilion creates the perfect cozy setting for a meal paired with one of 15-plus varieties. As the nights grow longer and the indoors are calling, it’s a treat to hunker down in a comfortable bed for a good night’s sleep. Savor a slice of homemade cheesecake and a glass of wine at the Wishmaker House in Bellville, a bed-and-breakfast with an on-site winery and restaurant. For something a little more rustic, the Green Eagle Winery & Brew Pub in rural Cortland offers The Eagle’s Nest Cabin located on the 55-acre country property behind the winery. And for a truly unique winter weather experience, try an award-winning ice wine from Laurello Vineyards in Geneva, including the pear- and apricot-flavored Sweet Genevieve or the habanero-infused Simply Mad.

A couple enjoys a bottle of wine and charcuterie at Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa in Canton. (photo by Casey Rearick)

Holiday Vibes

Enjoy a memory-making holiday season at Ohio’s wineries. The Headley Inn Winery & Vineyard in Zanesville — located in a National Road-era inn and tavern — goes all out for the holidays with seven Christmas trees and a miniature Charles Dickens village. Thousands of twinkling lights, holiday garlands and ornaments decorate Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa in Canton each holiday season. It’s the perfect one-stop shop for holiday events, unique wine-themed gifts and family gatherings. Have a jolly time trying festive flavors in Madison at Debonné Vineyards’ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer-themed pop-up holiday bar, featuring specialty drinks. Bring a personal touch to a special gift by creating a live holiday centerpiece at the annual Wine, Pine, & Roses workshop at Hanover Winery in Hamilton.

Sip Magazine is for Ohio wine lovers and is produced by Great Lakes Studios in partnership with the Ohio Grape Industries Committee. View a digital version of Sip Magazine 2025 here.