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A Rave Review: 91²Ö¿â Wines Shine

Enology students of 91²Ö¿â’s Ashtabula Campus are leaving a lasting impact with their high-quality luxury wines. 
 
Local wine connoisseur and writer for the Akron Beacon Journal Phil Masturzo recalled in his article “Fun food pairings make KSU wines shine,â€� that upon sampling two 91²Ö¿â Ashtabula Wines, he thought, why not enjoy a full glass?
 
“I had a glass of the Sunburst Riesling … A few more sips of the wine had me thinking that I could do this ‘All Night Long,’� Mr. Masturzo wrote. “I couldn’t be more impressed with the wine, a nice easy drinker with elderberry and blackberry flavors.�
 
Thanks to 91²Ö¿â Ashtabula’s partnership with Laurello Vineyards in nearby Geneva, enology students have had the opportunity to enhance their educational experience by participating in grape growing and winemaking. 
 
91²Ö¿â Ashtabula is home to Ohio’s only winemaking program, offering its students hands-on experience.
 
“So Flash some local pride and give these wines a try. I’ll bet you’ll be surprised how good they are,� Mr. Masturzo wrote.
 
91²Ö¿â Ashtabula Wines are sold at Campus Wine Cellar and Kent Cheesemonger.
 
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To learn more about the wine program at 91²Ö¿â Ashtabula, visit www.kent.edu/ashtabula/wine.
 

POSTED: Friday, May 31, 2019 11:38 AM
Updated: Thursday, January 22, 2026 09:34 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Taylor Hudak