The 7 Best Wineries & Vineyards in Lake County, Lake County

Silver Crest Cellars, located in the Grand River Valley, is a collaboration of local winegrowers with family vineyards dating back as far as the 1930's. We grow and make both old-world and new-world wine varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Dornfelder, Riesling, and Chardonnay, as well as local, historical varieties and blends.

Located in Madison, Ohio about an hour east of Cleveland, Debonne Vineyards is now the largest estate winery in Ohio, boasting over 175 acres of vines. Debonne Vineyards central location in the Grand River Valley wine region benefits from a climate moderated by the thermal effects of eastern Lake Erie. Our family commitment to excellence begins in the vineyards and is reflected in the quality of our premium Debonne Vineyards varietals and the original Chalet Debonne blends. Debonne Vineyards is also the first Ohio winery to open up a micro-brewery, Cellar Rats Brewery.

Small family run vineyard and winery specializing in estate bottled, European Style, dry wines. New French Oak Chardonnay (Montrachet-style), European oak barrels without the oaky flavors of American Oak. Bourgogne and Bordeaux style wines of exquisite taste and distinction. Warm, friendly, intimate tasting room or open pavilion next to the horses and vineyard. Prices range from $12.50 to over $75 per bottle. Specializing in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meritage and Cabernet Franc. Other wines include: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Cuvee, and dessert wines. Bring a lunch and enjoy the Pavilion. Home-made, grilled pizza, and other specialties available by appointment. Free water to drink when sampling more than (3) wines. Located on a country dirt/gravel road and secluded in a treed setting where it is easy to leave the cares of the city behind and enjoy the intimacy of a small wine community.

The inspiration of opening a winery originated from the love of fine wines and the charming local wineries of the Grand River Valley. Opening a winery evolved into more than just an idea when two brothers were hunting in Idaho. While sampling some wines from California, it became clear that Northeast Ohio also has the potential to offer great wines. From here the idea came to life when the search began for the perfect place to make Laurentia a home. Things materialized as we acquired land for our vines and eventually this spot to build our winery. Plantings commenced in 2011 and in the following years while we broke ground for our production building and beautiful winery in 2013. It has been a long, exciting process, but we are completely rewarded with the end result and welcome you to share our joy

One of the best wineries in Madison!