Barrel Run Winery and Vinyards

Specialties

We are a small family business specializing in hand crafted wines and ciders. Our Tasting room features sales of wines/​ciders by the sample, glass, or bottle. Our Kitchen Menu changes weekly and includes small plates, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches and special items and features local products. We have live music every Saturday night from 7:00pm — 10:00pm.

History

Established in 2011.

The interest in starting a winery arose after a few trips to Sonoma County and living in a winery region in North Carolina with a mentor/​winery owner nearby. Having had these experiences, winemaking began first as a hobby. After much research on grape growing in Ohio, it was soon discovered that our land was a premier location and climate for wine grapes. A 1 acre test plot was planted in 2006 with an additional 7 acres planted the following year. 2 more acres were added the subsequent year to total 10 acres. Each year replacement vines have also been planted for those that sustained frost or cold temperature damage.

The winery business plan was initially developed in 2006 and all members have undergone extensive self-​training. An agronomy background made for an easy transition to planting, fertilizing and spraying grapes. One member of the team completed 5 online UC Davis California courses and received a Winemaking Certificate.

Meet the Business Owner

Miller Family.

Business Owner

Our 3 main goals are to maintain economic viability, produce a regional product, and to demonstrate community responsibility. We have created a business model incorporating agriculture that is financially sustainable. Our second goal is to create a truly Ohio wine produced from Ohio grapes that is a superior product. Lastly, we intend to keep the land agricultural and add jobs to the local community.