Napa Valley isn’t the only travel destination in the United States for a good glass of wine. While California’s wine country is known for being a top winery destination (and also home to the award-winning bottle of chardonnay that won top honors at the Judgment of Paris competition in 1976), wine connoisseurs no longer have to travel all the way to California for a good winery experience. In fact, at this point, noteworthy wineries are available to visit in every state, if you know where to look.
As of February 2023, there are11,691 wineries in the United States, an increase of more than 10% since 2020. A 2022 report from WineAmerica stated the wine industrygenerates $276 billion in total economic activityand employs over a million people.
With such a booming industry and a plethora of wineries to choose from, how does a vino-lover know if a winery is worth it? First, the location is a big reason why people choose to visit a winery; if they are tucked away next to a sprawling field of grapes for guests to explore, then the wine is likely locally sourced. The tasting experience is also key. Wineries will offer a selection of their wines by the glass, or even tastings where the customer can order smaller pours of a variety of their wines. Some wineries even offer cellar tours with glimpses into their winemaking process. Of course, the ambiance is a big draw. If it’s the kind of place that makes guests want to post photos on Instagram to make their friends jealous, then that winery is probably doing something right.
So how do you know which winery to visit that includes some—if not all—of what makes a winery the best of the best?Stackercompiled a list of the highest-rated wineries in Ohio, according toYelp, so you know exactly where to venture when wine o’clock hits—no trip to Napa necessary. Only businesses that had at least three reviews and are categorized as wineries on Yelp were included. Therefore, it’s possible some businesses are miscategorized. Businesses that did not have a photo on Yelp were also not included.
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#30. Indian Bear Winery
– Rating: 3.0/5 (17 reviews)
– Address: 3483 McCament Rd Indian Bear Lodge Walhonding, OH 43843
– Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces
–Read more on Yelp
#29. Via Vecchia Winery
– Rating: 3.0/5 (24 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2050 S High St Columbus, OH 43207
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#28. Slate Run Vineyard Winery
– Rating: 3.5/5 (15 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1900 Winchester Southern Rd Unit B Canal Winchester, OH 43110
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#27. Camelot Cellars
– Rating: 3.5/5 (72 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 901 Oak St Columbus, OH 43205
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#26. Buckeye Lake Winery
– Rating: 3.5/5 (188 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 13750 Rosewood Rd NE Thornville, OH 43076
– Categories: Wineries, American (New)
–Read more on Yelp
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#25. Shamrock Vineyard
– Rating: 3.5/5 (9 reviews)
– Address: 111 Rengert Rd Waldo, OH 43356
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#24. Blue Barn Winery
– Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4407 Columbus Rd Wooster, OH 44691
– Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces
–Read more on Yelp
#23. Plum Run Winery
– Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3946 Broadway Grove City, OH 43123
– Categories: Wineries, American (Traditional)
–Read more on Yelp
#22. 1285 Winery
– Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1285 Hanley Rd Mansfield, OH 44904
– Categories: Wineries, Pizza
–Read more on Yelp
#21. Retreat 21
– Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
– Address: 11433 Industrial Pkwy Marysville, OH 43040
– Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Cideries, Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
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#20. French Ridge Vineyards & Winery
– Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2586 Township Rd 34 Killbuck, OH 44637
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#19. Troutman Vineyards
– Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4243 Columbus Rd Wooster, OH 44691
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#18. Soine Vineyards
– Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3510 Clark Shaw Rd Powell, OH 43065
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#17. Wyandotte Winery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4640 Wyandotte Dr Columbus, OH 43230
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#16. Blend of Seven Winery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 1400 Stratford Rd Delaware, OH 43015
– Categories: Wineries, Venues & Event Spaces
–Read more on Yelp
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#15. Stone Crest Vineyard
– Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 10310 Odell Rd Frazeysburg, OH 43822
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#14. Bunker’s Mill Winery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 102 E Main St Cardington, OH 43315
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#13. The Oak & Brazen Wine Company
– Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 38 E Winter St Delaware, OH 43015
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#12. Buckeye Winery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 25 N 3rd St Newark, OH 43055
– Categories: Wineries, Beer, Wine & Spirits
–Read more on Yelp
#11. Sunny Slope Winery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
– Address: 12251 OH-39 Big Prairie, OH 44611
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
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#10. Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast
– Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 116 Main St Bellville, OH 44813
– Categories: Bed & Breakfast, Wineries, Pizza
–Read more on Yelp
#9. Three Oaks Vineyard
– Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
– Address: 1591 Crosley Rd Granville, OH 43023
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#8. Good Vibes Winery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 2 S State St Westerville, OH 43081
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#7. Powell Village Winery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 50 S Liberty St Ste 174 Powell, OH 43065
– Categories: Wineries, Beer, Wine & Spirits
–Read more on Yelp
#6. Ugly Bunny Winery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 16104 State Rte 39 Loudonville, OH 44842
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
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#5. Dalton Union Winery
– Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
– Address: 21100 Shirk Rd Marysville, OH 43040
– Categories: Wineries, Breweries, Musicians
–Read more on Yelp
#4. Heritage Vineyard
– Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 27561 Township Rd 45 Warsaw, OH 43844
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#3. Cypress Cellars
– Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 51 E 4th St Mansfield, OH 44902
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#2. Bokes Creek Winery
– Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 26211 State Rt 31 Raymond, OH 43067
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
#1. Lincoln Way Vineyards
– Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 9050 W Old Lincoln Way Wooster, OH 44691
– Categories: Wineries
–Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 35 states.
