100 Years of Taste
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The company relocates to Silverton, Ohio, purchasing land along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to expand operations and distribution.
1900
During Prohibition, Meier’s adapts by focusing on non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice, maintaining business through challenging times.
1920's
The business formally adopts the name Meier’s Wine Cellars, Inc., reintroducing alcoholic wines post-Prohibition.
1938
Meier’s purchases vineyard land on North Bass Island in Lake Erie, expanding its premium grape sourcing and estate winemaking.
1941
John Michael Meier begins cultivating grapes near present-day Kenwood, Ohio, laying the groundwork.
1856
Official founding of the John C. Meier Grape Juice Company, after Meier patents a method for preserving and bottling.
1895
Meier’s is acquired by Paramount Distillers, helping stabilize the company and expand its distribution and production capabilities.
1976
Additional expansion includes the purchase of the historic Lonz Winery on Middle Bass Island, further securing their presence in Ohio’s Lake Erie wine region.
1980's
Meier’s becomes part of Vintage Wine Estates, retaining its brand identity and operational independence under new ownership.
2022
Vintage Wines Estates filles Chapter 11 bankruptcy and North American Ethanol Holding, acquired Meiers though the auction.
2024
