 Through 2008 , the state was home to 124 wineries , up from 75 in 1999 , producing 4108 employment positions . The industry generated $ 458 million in revenues and $ 124 million in wages . 2 @.@ 2 million visitors toured Ohio 's wineries during that year , while the state ranked # 11 nationally in production and # 9 in grape production . Notables include Lake Erie Wineries , Chalet Debonne Vineyards , and Ferrante Winery and Ristorante . 
