The Heineman Winery was founded in 1888 by Gustav Heineman, an immigrant from Baden-Baden, Germany, the grape growing region of that country. The Lake Erie Islands were already noted for the quality grapes as a result of ideal soil conditions and the long growing season because of the tempering effect of Lake Erie.
Today the fourth and fifth generations of Heinemans, Edward and Dustin share the family wine making tradition. The Heinemans and other local growers cultivate 50 acres of grapes on the island. This gives the winery “vine to wine” quality control year after year. The Lubrusca or native grapes are grown on South Bass. The two major varieties are Concord and Catawba. These are used to produce two grape juices and many of the wines including the most popular, Pink Catawba. Ives, Delaware, and Niagara are other examples of Labrusca grapes grown on the Island.
Purchase this Package at the Miller Ferry Catawba Dock ticket booth or at the Depot, downtown Put-in-Bay if you are already on the island.
Adult (12 years & up) $62
Child (6-11 years) $33
Family Fun Packs available Memorial Weekend through Labor Day Monday.
Allow 5-6 hours to enjoy this package. Fun Packs are sold until 1pm daily.
The last tour train runs at 5:15 pm.
Call 419-285-4855 for further details.
See our Attractions Page and Kid’s Page for more Family fun.