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This year’s Vintage Ohio lineup features four hard cider producers


Vintage Ohio Wine Festival, an annual event held at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland, will feature hard cider makers for the first time in 2024. Four makers will showcase their craft in a 30-foot-by-30-foot tent, offering attendees a chance to taste and explore the world of Ohio-made hard ciders.

Matt Vodraska, owner of Bent Ladder Cider and Wine, emphasizes the rich history of craft cider in Ohio and hopes to introduce more people to the quality and unique flavors of local hard ciders. With lower alcohol content than wine, these hard ciders offer a different experience, with careful fermentation and aging processes similar to those of wines.

Bent Ladder will be pouring six different hard ciders, including traditional and co-fermented options, showcasing a variety of flavors and styles. Spring Hill Cider Works will also be offering tastings at the festival, highlighting their connection with a winery and their commitment to producing high-quality hard ciders.

Tom Swank, owner and cider/wine maker at Spring Hill, believes that Ohio has the potential to become a significant player in the hard cider market, similar to other regions such as the Pacific Northwest, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. By encouraging attendees to approach hard cider tastings like wine tastings and try different styles and flavors, Swank hopes to spark interest and appreciation for Ohio-made hard ciders.

Donniella Winchell, executive director for Ohio Wines, which coordinates the festival, is excited to bring craft ciders to Vintage Ohio Wine Festival this year, offering attendees a chance to explore a variety of Ohio-made beverages. With no barriers between wine and cider enthusiasts, the event promises to be a celebration of local craft beverages and a unique opportunity for attendees to discover new favorites.

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