Held on May 17-18, 2016 at Kent State University Ashtabula and sponsored by the Ohio Grape Industries Committee, the competition received a total 252 entries with 188 receiving medals. Official results include a complete list of awarded wines, both by category and medals.
Best of Show Awards
Overall Best of Show: 2013 Meranda Nixon Winery, Cabernet Franc Reserve, Ohio River Valley
White Wine: Maize Valley Winery, “Mad Cow” (Niagara), American
Red Wine: Chateau Tebeau Winery, Petite Sirah, American
Blush/Rosé: Ferrante Winery,”Rosato”, American
Fruit Wine: Doughty Glen Winery, Raspberry, American
Sparkling/Carbonated: Maize Valley Winery, “White Wedding” (Niagara), American
Dessert/Fortified Wine: 2013 Ferrante Winery, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, Grand River Valley