Meet the Ambassadors

OHIO WINE AMBASSADORS SHARE THEIR PASSION AND KNOWLEDGE OF OHIO WINES WITH CUSTOMERS ACROSS THE STATE. THEY COME FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS, FROM FOOD WRITERS TO SOMMELIERS. WE CHATTED WITH THEM ABOUT WHY THEY BECAME AMBASSADORS AND WHAT THEY LOVE ABOUT OHIO WINES AND WINERIES. BY NICHOLAS DEKKER

Mark Anthony Arceno

Westerville

WHY DID YOU APPLY TO BECOME AN AMBASSADOR? My application coincided with wrapping up my dissertation for a Ph. D. in food and environmental anthropology. After having learned about the industry through my fieldwork, I was excited for opportunities to support it by sharing my experiences with others. We have something special here!

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE OHIO WINE? I can’t choose a favorite, but I enjoy wines made from Brianna, Catawba, Frontenac, Marquette, Niagara, Traminette and vinifera that can grow in our region.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT OHIO’S WINERIES? It’s about the people as much as the wine. Ohio winegrowers are great at attracting and cultivating appreciative communities.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE PAIRING BETWEEN A DISH AND AN OHIO WINE? As much as I love white wines, I love red pairings with cheese (baked brie, Comté, raclette) and dark chocolate.

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