Ohio

**Ohio** is a wine-producing state in the American Midwest, with vineyards concentrated near Lake Erie and along the Ohio River valley. **Wines & grapes** — Cool-climate and hybrid grapes feature strongly, including Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and native or hybrid varieties like Catawba and Concord. Both dry table wines and sweeter styles are made. **Character** — The moderating effect of Lake Erie helps temper harsh winters, and the wines are generally fresh and light-to-medium bodied. Local grape varieties give some bottlings a distinctive, foxy or grapey character. **Good to know** — Ohio was one of the leading US wine states in the nineteenth century before later disruptions.

Wines

• Cabernet Franc Ice Wine — Ferrante Winery
• Grand River Valley Vidal Blanc Ice Wine — Ferrante Winery
• Vidal Blanc Ice Wine Aged in Bourbon Barrels — Ferrante Winery