The bridal party was waiting for the ceremony to begin when I entered the Lakehouse Inn and Winery. The bride was having a private conversation with her father as her bridesmaids stood in line waiting to begin the wedding procession. The groom was standing at the end of the stone platform where attendees had taken their seats for the event. The gorgeous blue lake and small sandy beach provided the perfect backdrop for exchanging vows. The view was absolutely stunning and I had almost forgotten I was visiting a winery in Ohio.
I quietly ducked into the restaurant before the festivities began. The elegant tasting bar, with its large window, looked out onto Lake Erie. As I reviewed the wine menu, the bartender listed a number of wines that were no longer available, including Red Sky, the Scarti Di Cantina and the Cabernet.
I began my tasting with the Pinot Noir, one of my favorite varietals. I enjoyed the silky texture of this wine and could taste and smell a hint of berry.
The Vino Della Casa NV, translated as the “wine of the house” is a semi-dry, light-bodied, oaky wine with a very nice finish.
Their strawberry wine was a semi-dry and had undertones of strawberries in both its smell and taste.
Just Peachy tastes exactly as it sounds. I enjoyed the smell of this wine and the light orange color that looked like a freshly picked peach.
I decided to enjoy a glass of the Pinot Noir while looking out onto the lake and although I did not have a direct view of the wedding from where I was sitting, I could not help but feel as though I was imposing. Selfishly, I was hoping for the ceremony to end soon so that I could take the path down to the beach and relax in an Adirondack chair.
By the time I had finished my Pinot, the wedding ceremony was completed and I opted for a glass of Just Peachy that seemed more appropriate for the beach. There was a light breeze and just enough cloud coverage for a comfortable summer day. I was mesmerized by the view of the lake and found it difficult to believe I was in Ohio. Far from the Caribbean, I felt like I was on island time and swore to return at least one more time before the colder temperatures invaded this tropical paradise.
Have you visited Lakehouse Inn and Winery or one of the other Ohio wineries near Geneva? I would love to hear about your favorite wines and wineries if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below. Many thanks for reviewing my visit to Lakehouse Inn and Winery and wishing you many Happy Travels!
What to See and What to Do:
The Lakehouse Inn and Winery
5653 Lake Road, East
Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
Telephone: 440 466 8668
Where to Stay:
The Lakehouse Inn and Winery
5653 Lake Road, East
Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
Telephone: 440 466 8668
The Lakehouse Inn and Winery offers luxurious accommodations along Lake Erie. Their cottages are situated 100 yards from the water. All accommodations include breakfast at their restaurant, Crosswinds Grille.
Where to Eat:
Crosswinds Grille
5653 Lake Road, East
Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
Telephone: 440 466 8668
During the afternoon, we enjoyed a lovely winetasting within the restaurant and ordered the Charcuterie & Salumi Board (assorted house made cured meats, pickled vegetables, local cheeses and crostini) as well as the Baked Brie (Mayfield Road brie, puff pastry, seasonal jam, candied walnuts, toast points). We ordered a bottle of wine and headed out to the beach to relax on the Adirondack chairs for an afternoon of relaxation.
For dinner, we returned for the Caprese Salad and the Wood-Fired White Pizza (garlic, four cheese blend, red onion, red pepper and chicken).
What to Eat:
- Madsen Donuts
- Slovenian Hot Dogs at Eddie’s Grill
What to Read:
- Geneva on the Lake, A History of Ohio’s First Summer Resort, by Wendy Koile
- Geneva Lake by Carolyn Hope Smeltzer
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