This post is from Timothy J. Gabelman, the Cincinnati Wine Pairing Examiner with www.examiner.com. Tim is a contributing writer to Uncorked Cincinnati, discussing food, wine, and local tidbits!

The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) of The Ohio State University hosted the 2010 Ohio Wine Competition between May 10-12 this year in Wooster. With over 230 entries in the competition, the ten judges handed out 5 Concordance Gold medals, 16 Gold medals, 63 Silver medals, and 74 Bronze medals.

Local wineries made remarkable achievements in all areas of the competition.

Photo credits by Brett Johnson

Henke Winery of Westwood won a total of nine medals, including the Concordance Gold for the “Best of Show for Red Wines” for the 2009 Henke Vin de Rouge.

Henke Winery also received a Gold medal for the 2009 Riesling, three silver medals for the 2008 Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Vendage a Trois, and four Bronze medals for the 2008 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Seyval, and the 2009 Cellar Blush.

Valley Vineyards of Morrow won a total of thirteen medals including one Gold medal for the 2009 Cabernet Franc Rose, six Silver medals for the 2007 Seyval, the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Hillside Red, and Vidal Ice Wine, and the 2009 Vidal Blanc and Valley Blush, and six Bronze medals for the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2009 Traminette and Red Reflections, and the non-vintage Niagra, Pink Catawba, and Honey Mead.

Vinoklet of Cincinnati won four medals including three Silver medals for the non-vintage Brother Joe, Traminette Master Reserve, and the La Dolce Vita and a Bronze medal for the non-vintage Sunset Blush.

Meier’s Wine Cellars, Inc. of Silverton won a Silver medal for the non-vintage #44 Cream Sherry and two Bronze medals for the non-vintage Pink Catawba and Sangria for the total of three medals.

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