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Ohio River Valley

Ohio River Valley wine guide: the wine region in USA, its Marechal Foch, the red wine and dry white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
USA
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Marechal Foch
Styles
red · dry white · sweet white
8
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Ohio River Valley is a wine region of USA.

The signature grape is Marechal Foch, backed by Baco Noir, Seyval Blanc, Vidal and Chardonnay, plus three more.

Vines root into alluvial and free-draining.

The climate is maritime/oceanic, running continental, humid and subtropical.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, citrus notes, delicate sweetness balanced by acidity and fruit-forward with floral aromas, plus two more.

Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta with tomato sauce, seafood dishes and spicy asian cuisine.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Soil
AlluvialFree-draining
Climate
Maritime/oceanicContinentalHumidSubtropical
Terrain
Riverside
Styles
reddry whitesweet whiterosésparkling

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Citrus notes.

Sweet white: Delicate sweetness balanced by acidity.

Rosé: Fruit-forward with floral aromas.

Sparkling: Fresh and effervescent, Fruity notes.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Henke Winery Cabernet Franc, Ohio River Valley, USA
  • Henke Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Ohio River Valley, USA
  • Henke Winery Cellar Blush, Ohio River Valley, USA
  • Henke Winery Chardonnay, Ohio River Valley, USA
  • Henke Winery Cin Zin, Ohio River Valley, USA
  • Henke Winery Merlot, Ohio River Valley, USA
  • Henke Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Ohio River Valley, USA
  • Henke Winery Riesling, Ohio River Valley, USA

At the table.

  • Grilled meats
  • Pasta with tomato sauce
  • Seafood dishes
  • Spicy Asian cuisine
  • Cheese platters

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Nearby regions.

Ohio River Valley: common questions

01.
What grapes is Ohio River Valley known for?
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Marechal Foch is the signature grape of Ohio River Valley. Baco Noir, Seyval Blanc, Vidal and Chardonnay are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Ohio River Valley make?
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Ohio River Valley produces red wine, dry white wine, sweet white wine and rosé wine, plus one more.
03.
Where is Ohio River Valley?
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Ohio River Valley is a wine region in USA.
04.
What food goes with Ohio River Valley wine?
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Try grilled meats, pasta with tomato sauce, seafood dishes, spicy asian cuisine and cheese platters.
05.
How long does Ohio River Valley wine age?
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Keeps for 3 to 5 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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