My wife and I love this place so much we were married there. The wines are not world beaters (what do you expect in Ohio?), but vey drinkable. Where they excel is at creating a fun atmosphere. Nowhere better on a sunny summer day. They bring in terrific entertainment and the outdoor dance floor is always busy. Some of their events can draw large crowds (balloon launch), so it is a good idea to bring chairs just in case. If you can't have fun here you might want to consider unbunching your panties. Love you Debonne!
Went to the balloon festival today. Had pay parking. Place was very crowded. Food & Drinks we're very high price. Balloon festival was a joke. Only 3 balloons blew up, didn't even take off. The weather was perfect no wind. If this is what Debonne calls a balloon festival they are sadly mistaken. Not worth the price of parking.
We went for a tasting and discovered that they also had wine supplies. The manager was extremely helpful with giving us information. They have several very nice wines with a selection from dry to sweet.
Edited to reinforce 5 star review from most recent visit on 6/14/19. Seriously, the beer cheese hot dog is the best thing out of Ashtabula County since fried walley and Cab Franc. Great service, and atmoshphere whether it's early spring or the beautiful middle of summer. Funnest atmosphere of all area wineries. Wine is 4 out of 5. Atmosphere is a 6 out of 5.
I stop here every time I am in the area, it is a must for me. The grounds are beautiful and the wine is one of the best. Even the cheese plates and the food they have blow some of the locally wineries out of the vineyards. The only draw back is every year it seems like they have a new menu so when I come back the follow summer they don t have it anymore.
Arguably the best quality wine across the board in the Grand River Valley. Beautiful setting both inside and out and the staff are always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!!!
Had an absolutely wonderful time on our recent visit to Debonne! The staff was extremely helpful, kind, and accommodating. They were sure to explain everything in detail immediately upon our arrival and answer all questions! The scenery and winery itself are absolutely beautiful and we loved the tray tastings! Such a cool and enjoyable atmosphere! Wish we could have stayed longer but we will be back! Without a doubt my favorite of the wineries!
A lot of outdoor space. Extremely crowded when we were there. First come first serve seating. Enjoyed the experience but did not drink any wine. Beer, Beer , beer!!!!
One of the best atmospheres you will get up around the lake. Wine is good, beer is VERY good. Great live music most nights. Lots of room to spread out and relax. Super friendly staff.
Stopped on a whim,,,,asked serving staff a question and was rudely answered....asked for a sample of Ice Wine and was told, I could only get it in a glass....purchased the glass of wine. Decided to sample another and was told by that person they do have samples of ice wine, they stated the server was just busy and did not understand what we asked. Busy or not, we left and went to another winery up the street and made a rather large purchase there....I do not think I will return.
This winery was really nice. I love that they have a wine tasting room and a beer tasting room! I also like that you can pay $10 for a generous wine platter and take home a souvenir glass. They had a great band playing and a lot of people were dancing. I wouldn t pass this place up if you re winery hopping.
Beautiful location inside & out. Generous servings of food and the Cellar Cabernet we had was fantastic! Music outside and air conditioning inside, what's not to love?
Debonne is one of my favorite wineries in the area. They have very sprawling grounds, with lots of outdoor seating and live music. Their tasting room is also quite nice. I could take or leave the bar area, why do we need animal heads? Despite not really enjoying decapitated animals, I don't think they make a whole lot of decor sense outside of log cabin lodges. That complaint aside, Debonne is a great place!
The staff and Beth, owner, was awesome! We stopped in and did some tastings. Everything was top notch. Beth came over and introduced herself and after a few minutes of talking we were on a tour. I highly recommend visiting the winery. Staff is great.
Love your winery Benny! Thank you for having a quiet and serine winery. We love coming here! Perfect in the woods and next to the river. Great music also!
Wonderful owners, Beth & Tony. The outdoor space is amazing, fantastic grill or order a cheese plate to go along with the delicious wines. The drive to their Estate Vineyard, reminds me of California Vineyards. You will not be disappointed. Come and visit!
Wine was decent. Pretzels were good. I don't recall anything else. Must have been middle of the road. I remember not getting horrible disappointed, but not terribly impressed either. Give it a try. My taste buds aren't yours.
Signed up for the adult Easter egg hunt years ago and wasn't able to attend. Wouldn't refund my money said I could use it towards another event. Never have never will. I'd like my money back though.
The staff is friendly. The good is presented well. The building itself has remarkable character. Prices seen reasonable and the location and decor are perfect for a quiet time during the day with a friend.
Great winery, only problem I see is when there are bands playing and wedding parties are present the ladies disregard the posting of no glasses on dance floor.
Debonne Vineyards is probably the best known and most visited vineyard in the region and for good reasons. Debonne has been producing excellent wine and craft beer for many years. On my last visit I tasted the 2013 Vidal Blanc ice wince and I was very pleased with it. It's not overly sweet, it's well balanced with hints of pear.
Fantastic outdoor space. Wines are really good for the area. Very limited food options. In house beer brewing. Beer is OK, I wish it were better. Bands tend to be good and there is always a good, friendly crowd. Service is good. The only real gripe is that they close at 8:00Pm on Saturdays.
Exceptional fun for wine lovers and beer searchers. Live entertainment really happy with cabernet sauvignon reserve! Seriously regretting not buying a case!
Beautiful in the summer sitting outside at shaded tables or inside in cool air. First time in winter, and it was warm and welcoming. Perfect for a warm quiet visit with friends. They support the fine arts and donate to the groups from the sales.
What a wonderful experience! We came here as our 4th winery visit and it was our favorite. My parents enjoy sweet and dessert wines and they had a wonderful array of choices in comparison to the other wo wines we visited today. The cheese, cracker and bread tray was a wonderful addition! Great job Debonne!
Great atmosphere and great wine! The Moscato-Riesling is a must have if you like sweet wine. They have bands on the weekend and an outside bar that serves wine and food. Last but not least, there are two bocce courts that you can play on for free. We had a great time!
We stopped here on our way to my boyfriends parents for Christmas. We came for food and left with more wine than we should have. In bottles I mean. It was great to relax sip wine and munch away a few hours before heading to the hotel.Great memorys were made here.
Lovely evening spent there. It offers the variety of wine or beer tasting, food and entertainment. For someone who doesn't drink wine or beer, they offer cold pressed juices that are delicious.
We raised our kids doing the Easter egg hunt and bringing gourmet picnic hampers, sitting outside listening to live music. What great memories. Thank you DeBonne Vineyards.
We had such a great time here. The atmosphere is relaxed and very comfortable. The interior is a little dark, the weather was beautiful, so we opted for outside tasting. Even the wines we don't usually like were delicious. The food was limited in choice, but generous in quantity and quality. The staff was quite knowledgeable about their wines and very service oriented.The setting is just beautiful. The vineyards are rolling and make you forget what you left behind
This rating is relative to other wineries in the area. Debonne has live music, decent wines, decent custom brews, in a very cozy atmosphere. The food is very average but with all the other positives, who cares. Ample parking. Friendly staff. Love it. Edit: Fun, fun, fun. Edit: The pizza is quite decent.
Located in Madison, Ohio about an hour east of Cleveland, Chalet Debonne Vineyards ™ is one of the largest and most diverse estate wineries in Ohio.
Debonné Vineyards: A Winery That Offers More Than Just Wine
Debonné Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in Madison, Ohio, about an hour east of Cleveland. The winery was established in 1972 by the Debevc family and has since grown to become one of the largest and most diverse estate wineries in Ohio. With over 175 acres of vineyards, Debonné Vineyards produces a wide variety of wines that cater to different tastes and preferences.
The winery's flagship wine is its Chalet Debonne Riesling, which has won numerous awards over the years. This wine is made from grapes grown on the estate's oldest vineyard, which was planted in 1916. The Chalet Debonne Riesling is a semi-sweet white wine with notes of apricot and honey that pairs well with spicy foods.
In addition to its award-winning wines, Debonné Vineyards also offers a range of other products and services that make it stand out from other wineries. For example, visitors can enjoy live music performances every weekend during the summer months at the winery's outdoor pavilion. There are also several food trucks on-site that offer delicious snacks and meals to pair with your favorite wines.
For those who want to learn more about wine-making or simply want to have some fun with friends or family members, Debonné Vineyards offers guided tours of its facilities as well as private tastings for groups. These experiences provide an opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of wine-making in Ohio while sampling some of the best wines produced by this renowned estate.
One thing that sets Debonné Vineyards apart from other wineries is its commitment to sustainability. The estate uses environmentally-friendly practices such as composting grape skins and stems after harvest season instead of burning them or sending them to landfills. Additionally, all packaging materials used by the winery are recyclable or biodegradable.
Overall, if you're looking for a unique experience that combines great wine with live music performances and delicious food options all while being environmentally conscious then look no further than Debonné Vineyards!