Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In the mid 1800's, Ohio was the top-producing state in America for wine. Today, Ohio ranks sixth nationally in wine output, still the most in the Midwest (one spot ahead of Michigan), and that's likely a surprise to some Ohioans.

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