The winners of the 2011 Ohio Wine Competition, held at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in mid-May, were announced recently. Of the 268 entries, 137 were awarded medals – top honors went to the following:
Overall Best of Show: Burnet Ridge, Pinot Gris
Best of Show White Wine: Ferrante Winery, Riesling
Best of Show Red Wine: Grand River Cellars, Cabernet Franc
Best of Show Blush/Rose: Heineman Winery, Sweet Belle
Best of Show Fruit Wine: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, Red Raspberry
Best of Show Dessert Wine: Breitenbach Wine Cellars, 4 Barrel Tawny Port
Naturally, we’re most excited about local wineries winning. Here’s the breakdown of medals awarded to wine made in Central Ohio:
Camelot Cellars – Short North
SILVER – Pinot Noir: Camelot Cellars Pinot Noir
BRONZE – Cabernet Sauvignon: Camelot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
BRONZE – Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends: Camelot Cellars Luna Rossa
BRONZE – Vinifera Red Varietal: Camelot Cellars Dolcetto
BRONZE – Ice Wine: Camelot Cellars Riesling Ice Wine
BRONZE – Ice Wine: Camelot Cellars Cabernet Franc Ice Wine
Hidden Lakes Winery – Canal Winchester
SILVER – Merlot: Hidden Lakes Winery Merlot
SILVER – Cabernet Sauvignon: Hidden Lakes Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
BRONZE – Concord: Hidden Lakes Winery Roadhouse
Soine Vineyards – Powell
SILVER – Traminette: Soine Vineyards Traminette
BRONZE – Hybrid White Varietal: Cayuga Soine Vineyards Cayuga White
You can view the full list of awards online.
