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Klingshirn Winery is a third generation family farm winery established in the fall of 1935. A large surplus grape crop prompted Albert R. Klingshirn to begin producing wine commercially, in twenty 50 gallon wooden barrels in the cellar of his home.
Five years later Albert built a small winery consisting of two levels. The basement housed the fermentation tanks and two hundred 50 gallon wooden barrels. The small ground level room served as a Bottling/Storage/Sales Room. The wine press was stored on a nearby farm.
Albert's son, Allan, purchased the farm and winery in 1955 and began expanding the product line. As the business grew, small barrels were replaced by larger wooden casks and stainless steel tanks.
In 1978 the winery was expanded to four times its original size. The building was now large enough to contain all the production facilities and a retail sales room.
Allan's youngest son, Lee, graduated from Ohio State University in 1986 with a Bachelors Degree in Viticulture and Enology. He is now the winemaker and works with his parents to continue the family tradition.
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CABERNET FRANC
A dry full bodied red wine with a luscious oak flavor and higher content of tannins.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A dry red, oak aged, full bodied varietal with a hearty aroma and taste.
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CATAWBA
A semi dry white varietal wine with a spicy well balanced flavor and aroma.
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CHAMBOURCIN
A nearly dry dark red varietal with a hint of oak for a well- rounded character.
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CHARDONNAY
A dry white varietal wine balanced in oak and varietal flavors.
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CHERRY
A sweet full flavored red wine made from sour (pie) cherries. An excellent dessert wine or served hot with spices.
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CONCORD
A dry red varietal wine featuring the traditional concord grape flavor.
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CONTEMPORARY BLEND
A nearly dry blend of Seyval Blanc and Vidal Blanc grapes, reflecting the latest in Lake Erie hybrid wines.
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COUNTRY BLUSH
A semi dry blend of hybrid wines with a clean, distinctive character.
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GOLDEN CHABLIS
A semi dry white blend of Delaware and Vidal Blanc wines, great for any occassion.
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HAUT SAUTERNE
A sweet white wine blended with Niagara and light Concord wines for a pleasant, fruity aroma and taste.
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ICED DELAWARE WINE
Delaware grapes pressed frozen to create a nectar of the Gods.
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NIAGARA
A semi sweet white varietal wine with fruity characteristics
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PINK CATAWBA
A delicate sweet pink wine with spicy characteristics.
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PINOT GRIGIO
A dry white varietal embracing green apple, citrus and melon flavors.
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SWEET CONCORD
A sweet red varietal wine featuring the aroma and taste of the concord grapes.
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TRADITIONAL BLEND
A slightly sweet blend of Catawba and Delaware grapes for a rich fruit flavor.
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VIDAL BLANC
A semi dry white varietal wine with a crisp fruity flavor.
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VIN ROSE
A semi sweet, light, red blend of Niagara and Concord wines.
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WHITE RIESLING
A semi dry white varietal wine with excellent varietal characters and lasting body.
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WHITE RIESLING
A semi dry sparkling wine featuring a light fruitiness and delicate varietal characteristics.
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