Winery
We offer a variety of bold, crisp, and contemporary wines made from the two varieties of cold-hearty grapes we grow on-site: Our red Frontenac and white Traminette … both of which have characteristics that are specific to their unique profiles.
Our Grapes
Our Traminette grapes are a hybrid of the French American Joannes Seven and the German Vitis vinifera cultivar Gewürztraminer. The crossbreeding results in a large clustered grape that retains most of the flavor of Gewürztraminer, but with a slightly sweeter touch.
Our Frontenac is a hybrid vine that is the result of research and cross-breeding by the University of Minnesota. It was grown from crossbreeding the complex hybrid Landot 4511 and a very cold hardy selection of Vitis riparia. Both varieties have proven they can stand the sometimes brutal Cleveland winters.
To visit the Winery at Château Hough LLC click here - chateauhough.com
Call 216 438 0964 to arrange a tour, tasting. or event.
Our Grapes
Our Traminette grapes are a hybrid of the French American Joannes Seven and the German Vitis vinifera cultivar Gewürztraminer. The crossbreeding results in a large clustered grape that retains most of the flavor of Gewürztraminer, but with a slightly sweeter touch.
Our Frontenac is a hybrid vine that is the result of research and cross-breeding by the University of Minnesota. It was grown from crossbreeding the complex hybrid Landot 4511 and a very cold hardy selection of Vitis riparia. Both varieties have proven they can stand the sometimes brutal Cleveland winters.
To visit the Winery at Château Hough LLC click here - chateauhough.com
Call 216 438 0964 to arrange a tour, tasting. or event.
BioCellar
2014
(before the winery)
2014
(before the winery)
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Photos courtesy of Rob Donaldson and B. Ward
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Immediately adjacent, and to the north of, Château Hough was an abandoned house which was converted into a BioCellar - a below grade growing environment suitable for aqua/hydroponics (fish and crop propagation). Biologist Jean Loria invented the concept of the BioCellar, and architect Rob Donaldson, contractor Donald Laster and Mansfield Frazier 'round out the team.
The stormwater storage system located inside the facility will overflow into and be detained in a rain garden installed immediately adjacent to the east of the structure. The rain garden will profile the use of native trees, shrubs, and perennial plant species appropriate for the hydrology of the site. A tree planted at the northeast corner of the rain garden will demonstrate the utility of agro-forestry for urban stormwater overflow management. The bio-retention site will permit infiltration of stormwater runoff overflow from the structure into the sandy subsoil base of the rain garden. For youth, the BioCellar is a laboratory where they can experience the wonders of science. This project is an off shoot of the Vineyards of Château Hough and is an effort to expand the notion of re-purposing land, decreasing the food vacuum, creating opportunities and develop skills in specific populations. |
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The BioCellar was dedicated to the memory of William David Wright, June 11, 1959 - February 13, 2015. His path was one of a winding road, meeting people where they were and bringing them along for the ride. Camping and indulging in the gifts that nature continues to give gave him much joy.
David had a unmatched ability to connect with people of all walks of life and hoped to educated children and families and adults in the same way. He was a planner, an architect, preserving sustainability and efficiency, and the opportunities of Clevelanders to learn how to eat healthier and demand their own access. It inspired him to eat a lot healthier as well. Engagement. Outreach. Efficiency. Sustainability. Community. Growth. All these words describe the life and goals of David Wright. For those he touched and continues to touch we are forever grateful. Although the facility has been converted to a winery it continues to stand in memory of David White. |
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by Reggie Carter
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