Friday, August 8, 2014

Take a Sip: Paper Moon Vineyards

Paper Moon Vineyards
2008 State Road, Vermilion, OH 44089

Established: 2008

Wine list, white (bottle price): Chardonnay ($16), Viognier ($11), Silver Lining Dry Riesling ($20), Lighthouse Cayuga White ($14), Riesling ($14), Niagara ($12), Honeymoon Mead ($16).

Wine list, rose (bottle price): Twilight ($12).

Wine List, red (bottle price): 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon ($17), Sailors Red ($18), Message in a Bottle ($17), 2010 Old Vine Zinfandel ($20), Fredonia ($13), Harvest Blend ($14), Romance Red Raspberry ($20).
Winery hours: Monday, closed; Tuesday, Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m.; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, noon to 10 p.m.

Food: Sit-down restaurant on site, featuring cheese, bread, salad, paninis, pizza, desserts

Winery tours: Available upon request

Live music: Fridays and Saturdays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Website: papermoonvineyards.com

Phone: 440-967-2500

READ: Paper Moon Vineyards offers unique wine, family atmosphere

Take a Sip: Deer's Leap Winery

Deer’s Leap Winery
1520 Harpersfield Road, Geneva (Harpersfield Township), OH 44041

Established: 2011

Wines: red, white, fruit, speciality, ice and sparkling

Food: Full-service kitchen serves lunch and dinner

Hours: Open Sunday through Thursday from 12 to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 12 to 10 p.m.

Website: www.deersleapwine.com

Phone: 440-466-1248

READ: Deer's Leap Winery springs forward with experience, growth

Take a Sip: Ferrante Winery and Ristorante

Ferrante Winery and Ristorante
5585 Route 307 (North River Road west)
Geneva (Harpersfield Township), Ohio 44041

Established: 1937

Wines: white, blush, red, speciality, ice and sparkling

Food: Full-service kitchen serves lunch and dinner Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.
Wine sales are also available Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Website: www.ferrantewinery.com

Phone: 440-466-VINO (8466)

READ: Family tradition propels Ferrante Winery and Ristorante

Take a Sip: Laurello Vineyards

Laurello Vineyards
4573 Route 307, Harpersfield Township

Established: 2002

Wine list, whites (bottle price): Chardonnay ($25); Illuminata ($15); Josephine ($16); Pinot Grigio ($15); Riesling ($15); Naso Bianco ($10); Connie’s Blush ($10).
Wine list, reds (bottle price): Cosmo ($18); Rodavi ($18); Pinot Noir ($30); Naso Rosso ($10).

Hours (main season): Sunday and Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Food: Restaurant on site serving appetizers, desserts, panini sandwiches, salads and Tuscan-style pizzas.

Tours: Group tour packages available. Winery and private party rooms available for special occasions and
gatherings.

Website: laurellovineyards.com

Phone: 440-415-0661

Take a Sip: Firelands Winery


Firelands Winery
917 Bardshar Road, Sandusky, OH 44870

Established: 1880

Wine list: Barrel Select Chardonnay ($11.99), Chardonnay ($9.99), Gewurztraminer ($10.99), Riesling ($10.99), Pinot Grigio ($10.99), Walleye White ($9.99), Ice Wine ($29.99), Cabernet Sauvignon ($11.99), Cabernet Franc ($10.99), Merlot ($12.99), Pinot Noir ($13.99), Country Estate Red ($7.49), Le Vele Raspberry Riesling ($10.99), Dolcetto ($14.99), Dolcetto Rose ($12.99), Threesome Dessert Wine ($14.99)

Food: None on site

Tours: Available during visit

Hours: November to May, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed on Sunday.
June to October, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Website: www.firelandswinery.com/

Phone: 419-625-5474

READ: Get the total experience at Firelands Winery

Take a Sip: St. Joseph Vineyards

St. Joseph Vineyards
7800 Warner Road, Madison, OH 44057

Established: 1986

White wine list: pinot gris, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, riesling, vidal blanc, ice wine
Red wine list: pinot noir, reserve pinot noir, St. Joseph noir, merlot, shiraz, cabernet/cab franc
Main tasting room hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, spring through fall; 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, year round.

Food: Cheese only, but patrons are encouraged to bring their own food

Tours: Available by appointment

Website: www.saintjosephvineyard.com

Phone: 440-298-3709 or 440-417-0099

READ: Pinot Noir drives St. Joseph Vineyards

Take a Sip: Old Mill Winery

Old Mill Winery
403 S. Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041

Established: 1975

Wines: 12 wines including Chardonnay, Cayuga, Riesling, Geneva Blanc, Grindstone White, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Geneva Rouge, Grindstone Red, Geneva Blush and Grindstone Pink
Bottles range from $12.99 to $17.99

Food: appetizers, salads, wraps, flatbread pizza, pasta, sandwiches and beef, chicken and seafood entrees

Tours: none

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, noon to midnight; Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.

Phone: 440-466-5560

Website: www.theoldmillwinery.com