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Burnet Ridge

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Burnet Ridge was founded in 1993 in Cincinnati. Chip Emmerich, who spent six years in Santa Cruz before settling in Ohio in 1979, is the winemaker. The portfolio includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Vidal Blanc. The 2023 Purple Trillium, a Pauillac-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, took Best of Show Red Wine and Double Gold at the 2022 Ohio Wine Competition, then Silver at the Cincinnati International Wine Festival. The 2020 Cabernet Franc earned Silver at the Ohio competition. The 2023 Tuscan Style Sangiovese won Bronze at Cincinnati International. Visits by reservation.

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Varietals

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotMalbecCabernet FrancPetit VerdotPinot NoirSangioveseZinfandelSyrahChardonnayRieslingGewürztraminerVidal Blanc

Good to know

No — Burnet Ridge does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
Burnet Ridge focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and more. Signature bottles include 2023 Purple Trillium, 2023 Three Kings Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Pinot Noir, 2017 Right Bank, 2020 Cabernet Franc, 2023 Tuscan Style Sangiovese, 2019 Zinfandel, 2009 Que Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Vidal Blanc. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Burnet Ridge is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Phone: +1 513-522-4203. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Burnet Ridge was established in 1993, giving the estate 33 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at Burnet Ridge is led by Chip Emmerich. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.

Location

6721 Richard Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

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