Firelands Winery is the vanguard facility for Lonz, Inc., the parent company owning the Firelands, Mon Ami, Lonz, Mantey, and Dover wine lines. The name “Firelands Winery” was chosen to signify the area in which the original winery was located. During the Revolutionary War, the Firelands region of north central Ohio was allotted to Connecticut citizens whose homes were burned by the British. As they resettled, they brought with them their wine making heritage, and a love for fine wines. Heritage is important at Firelands. The original wine cellar at Firelands, built in 1880 by the Edward Mantey family, has been incorporated into the present Sandusky facility. In 1979, the Mantey Winery was purchased by Bob Gottesman, owner of Paramount Distillers, who had a vision for a better Ohio wine product. His vision revived the lagging Ohio wine industry and helped propel it into the future. With the addition of Claudio Salvador as wine maker, the wines have steadily improved and are now national and international award winners. Salvador is an Ohio Wine Hall of Fame inductee.

Lonz Inc. was formed when John Kronberg, another wine visionary, and Claudio purchased the wineries from Paramount Distillers in 2002. Firelands is currently the largest producing winery in Ohio. Committed to quality, Firelands has shown steady growth as customers discover this gem of the east and choose Firelands wines. We welcome you to try our wines, compare our quality to any state or country, and we’re sure you’ll be back!

Stop in and let us help you with your birthday, holiday or other special gift giving. We have many unique gifts and services that can simplify your life and give you more time to enjoy the events with friends and loved ones. Our wine and gift baskets make wonderful gifts that are always appreciated and enjoyed. Why not personalize some wine with your own special greeting, or, send an assortment of fine wines?