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From the humble beginnings of a couple pursuing a dream to the reality of what has become the French Ridge Vineyard and Winery, Scott and Kathy Buente have been on quite a journey.

Starting in the Spring of 2001 with two types of grapes, French Ridge has blossomed into one of the largest vineyards in the tri-county area.

Featuring 23 acres, twenty-three thousand vines, 13 different grape types and 22 different wine varieties, French Ridge Vineyard and Winery offers a true Ohio Vineyard experience.

Having grown up on a New York state vineyard, Scott was hopeful his years of experience in growing grapes would translate, as it has, to the vineyard he dreamed of operating.  Kathy shared his dream and his passion and together they established the first winery owned and operated inside Holmes County…