General Information
Judging: 5/18/2026 – 5/20/2026
The Ohio State University Enology program is excited to once again be partnering with the Ohio Grape Industries Committee to coordinate the 2026 Ohio Wine Competition!
This year’s competition will once again recognize the “Best Ohio-Grown Wine” from the group of OQW designees.
Categories
American Grapes – Designated Varieties
American Grapes Blush/Rosé
American Grapes Red
American Grapes White
Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Hybrid Grapes – Designated Varieties
Hybrid Grapes Blush/Rosé
Hybrid Grapes Red
Hybrid Grapes White
Others/Specialty Grapes
Vinifera Grapes – Designated Varieties
Vinifera Grapes Blush/Rosé
Vinifera Grapes Red
Vinifera Grapes White
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $35.00
Ohio Wine Competition
1680 Madison Ave
Room 216 Gourley Hall
Wooster, OH 44691
Please send three (3) 750 ml bottles
Wines must arrive by May 8, 2026
The competition will continue to present best of show awards for the overall best of show, best white, best red, best blush/rosé, best fruit, best sparkling, and best dessert wines from the competition entries.
Concordance gold, gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as bottle stickers will be provided to award-winning wines.
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