REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Hanover Winery won Overall Best of Show and Best of Ohio at the 2023 Ohio Wine Competition. The competition was held May 15-17 and coordinated by Kent State University Ashtabula. There was a record-breaking total of 432 entries this year with 327 receiving medals (34 double gold, 50 gold, 134 silver, and 109 bronze).
Congratulations to the 2023 “Overall Best of Show”, “Best of Class” and “Best of Ohio” award-winners listed below.
Overall Best of Show and Best of Ohio
Hanover Winery, Marquette, NV, American
Best of Class Red
Burnet Ridge, Three Kings Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021, American
Best of Ohio Red
Cask 307, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021, Grand River Valley
Best of Class White
D&D Smith Winery, Riesling, 2021, American
Best of Ohio White
Dragonfly Vineyards & Wine Cellar, LaCrescent Curves, NV, Ohio
Best of Class and Best of Ohio Blush/Rosé
M Cellars, Dry Rosé, 2022, Grand River Valley
Best of Class and Best of Ohio Sparkling
Kosicek Vineyard, Carbonated Riesling, NV, Grand River Valley
Best of Class Fruit Wine
D&D Smith Winery, Whoopee! Wine (Elderberry), NV, American
Best of Class and Best of Ohio Ice Wine
Ferrante Winery, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine, 2022, Grand River Valley
The “Best of Ohio” designation was awarded to the “Best of Show” wines that were made from a minimum of 90% Ohio-grown American/Labrusca, Hybrid and Vinifera grape varieties, and have received the Ohio Quality Wine seal designation.
A complete list of this year’s medal winners can be found HERE.
— Ohio Department of Agriculture