ZANESVILLE − Muskingum County is offering yet another opportunity for locals and tourists alike to experience what makes Appalachia great with the inaugural Wild About Wine Trail with stops in Muskingum, Guernsey, and Coshocton counties.
“We’re really excited about it,” said Kaitlynne Peters, marketing specialist with the Zanesville-Muskingum County Convention and Visitors Bureau . As soon as the bureau posted the wine trail to its website they received more than 39 requests for the guide, Peters added.
Interested wine and beer connoisseurs can download the trail guide from the Visit Zanesville website or pick one up at the Welcome Center, 205 N. Fifth St.
The guide contains information on 14 wineries and breweries, along with QR codes to each location's website. It also offers suggested routes, additional attractions, and a sheet to record your progress through the trail.
Peters said some stops offer special discounts for those who are taking the tour.
“This is a great way to position southeastern Ohio as having great wine and beer selections,” said Peters. “I think it promotes in-state tourism with awareness. People get comfortable and have no idea these types of opportunities exist here. It’s also giving Appalachia more of a chance to show that we offer so many of the same things that you can get in bigger cities, too. You can travel here and enjoy these things but in a different and beautiful part of the state.”
Here is a short description from the guide on each winery and brewery offered on the trail:
Muskingum County
Y-Bridge Brewing Company 1417 Linden Ave., Zanesville740-868-4265 ybridgebrewing.com
Y-Bridge Brewing Company consists of a 20-barrel brewhouse, five 40-barrel fermenters, a 40-barrel Brite tank and a two-barrel specialty beer and test batch system. There are 18 taps that feature the main line of beers plus new creations. It’s pet friendly and offers food trucks, liquor and beer. Open year-round.
Stone Crest Vineyard 10310 O’Dell Road, Frazeysburg740-828-9463 stonecrestwinery.com
Stone Crest Vineyard offers 19 wines from dry to sweet and everything in between. Enjoy by the hillside waterfall or a climate controlled indoor seating area. Handicap accessible.
Headley Inn Winery & Vineyard 5345 West Pike, Zanesville740-487-1446 headleyinn.com
Headley Inn first opened in 1833 as an Inn and Tavern. The Winery still features the original interior structure and décor providing a historic setting in the tasting room. It offers a wide selection of wines. It’s pet friendly and handicap accessible. Open year-round.
Weasel Boy Brewing Company 126 Muskingum Avenue, Zanesville740-455-3767 weaselboybrewing.com
At Weasel Boy Brewing Co. you’ll find beers that are well balanced and flavorful. Choose from a cozy, living room style atmosphere by the bar and stage or smaller intimate spaces and additional dining on the pizza kitchen side of the building. It’s handicap accessible and offers food, liquor and beer. Open year-round.
White Eyes Creek Winery 9065 Clay Pike, Chandlersville740-221-2546 findohiowines.ohio.gov/discover/wineries/white-eyes-creek-winery
White Eyes Creek Winery offers a quiet country setting with a view of the countryside. Enjoy your wine from their outside areas or tasting room. Light snacks available.
Guernsey County
Guernsey Brewhouse 4550 Bloomfield Road, Cambridge740-995-3467 guernseybrewhouse.com
This full-service craft beer facility offers brews named after Guernsey County attractions including Salt Fork Sour, Sasquatch Cerveza or National Road IPA. They offer food trucks and entertainment Thursday to Saturday evenings. It’s pet friendly and handicap accessible. Open year-round.
Georgetown Vineyard 6290 Georgetown Road, Cambridge740-435-3222 GeorgetownTavern.com
This full-service craft beer facility offers brews named after Guernsey County attractions including Salt Fork Sour, Sasquatch Cerveza or National Road IPA. They offer food trucks and entertainment Thursday through Saturday evenings. It’s pet friendly and handicap accessible. Open year-round.
Coshocton County
Killing Tree Winery 16688 County Road 4, Dresden740-327-6100 killingtreewinery.com
Killing Tree Winery offers spectacular views of the countryside from the patios. Fire pits are available during nice weather. Live music is offered Friday and Saturday evening. It’s pet friendly and handicap accessible. Open year-round.
Baltic Mill Winery 111 E. Main St., Baltic330-365-0524 balticmillwinery.com
Baltic Mill Winery is located in an historic 1908 flour mill and has been operating for 10 years. They offer over a dozen varieties of wines and ciders, from dry to sweet, all bottled in-house. They also offer tours showcasing the original mill machinery. It’s open year-round and also offers food and beer. Pet friendly for animal lovers outside only.
Yellow Butterfly Winery 11661 Blue Ridge Road, Newcomerstown740-492-1216 yellowbutterflywinery.com
The yellow Butterfly Winery is nestled in the country in a turn-of-the-century barn. You can also relax on the deck and take in a rare view of great natural beauty and alpacas grazing on the hillside. Food available. Handicap accessible and open year-round.
Raven’s Glenn Winery 56183 County Road 143, West Lafayette740-545-1000 ravensglenn.com
Raven’s Glenn Winery offers Chef-driven dining with amazing river views. It’s handicap accessible and offers food and beer. Open year-round.
Wooly Pig Farm Brewery 23631 Township Road 167, Fresno740-693-5050 woolypigfarmbrewery.com
The Wooly Pig Farm Brewery is a small independent craft brewery specializing in traditional German lagers, such as Helles, Schwarzbier and Pilsner. The brewery is family-friendly and has a covered patio and large outside area for sitting or roaming, drinks-in-hand, to visit the eponymous Wooly Pigs. It’s handicap accessible, pet friendly, and offers food trucks (March through Oct.) and beer. Open year-round.
Rainbow Hills Winery, Brewery & Pizzeria 56280 U.S. 36, West Lafayette740-545-9305 rainbowhillswinery.com
Rainbow Hills was established in 1988 before Eric and Traci Dennis purchased the business in 2018 and added a pizzeria in 2019. They opened a brewery in 2022. All items are handcrafted in house. It’s handicap accessible and offers food and beer. Open year-round.
YOLO Winery 16286 Ohio 93, Kimbolton740-545-0766 yolowinery.com
YOLO Winery is a California-style winery located in the city of Kimbolton. Indoor and outdoor tasting. It’s handicap accessible, pet friendly, and offers food trucks.
This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: New wine trail traverses Muskingum, Guernsey and Coshocton counties
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