Shade Winery

401 Gilkey Ridge Rd, Shade, OH 45776, USA

Address:	401 Gilkey Ridge Rd, Shade, OH 45776, USA
Phone:	+1 740-696-1323
Site:	shadewinery.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	Closed Closed Closed 4–8PM 1–8PM 1–8PM 1–8PM

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Donna Herring

This place is really a little gem that more people should know about! We tasted about eight wines at the tasting bar while our teenagers had cheese and crackers at a table; we ordered glasses of the (very good!) wine we liked best, with (amazing) smoked salmon and crackers to share. The tasting room includes about 7 tables with chairs, plus a coffee table and comfy chairs in front of a gas-log fireplace. Theres a large deck for soaking up the beautiful view, but it was too cold when we visited to sit outside. While we were there, a happy party of 7 adults and several children arrived with loaded picnic baskets; the owners pushed two tables together for them. Well be making this winery a part of every trip to Athens or the Hocking Hills; in warmer times of the year you can use a lawn that slopes down to a small pond, with picnic tables and gas grills -- it will be easy to talk the kids into a picnic here on the way home when we come to Athens in the summer!

Matthew Friend

Awesome Experience. Owners are wonderful people and selection is top notch, they have wine for every preference. All of this is back dropped beautifully against rolling vineyards and a charming clubhouse combined with an extremely comfortable arrangement of seating both indoor and outdoor. The view from the deck is great, overlooking rolling hills and a pond. Seriously well done establishment that more people should know about.

Leah Schroeder

Wines are great. On the drier side but still enjoyable for those who like sweeter wines - very clean on the palate. Owners were a pleasure to talk to and extremely knowledgeable. Great view. Tasting room nicely done and the outdoor area would have been perfect for bring in picnic food. Olive small plate was awesome. Would highly recommend this place!!

Josh Arnold

Was driving back home from the South and spotted this place on Google Maps. Thought it would be cool to get my wife a celebratory bottle of wine for after she has our second child next month. It is a very nice spot not too far off the highway. I didnt dine but the outdoor seating seemed very nice. The owner was very helpful and nice!

Ginger

Very friendly owners. Been going here for a few years and they never disappoint. You can sample or buy wine by the bottle. They have beautiful grounds and free grills to use. They also sell local snacks.. meats, cheeses, etc

Noah Alassaf

Very nice owners! The wine is exceptional and the setting is phenomenal. 2nd time being here and will be returning many times in the future. Its nice to have an Athens setting without the belligerent students.

Chad Griffith

Easily the best winery in Southeast Ohio. The selection and quality make this a worthwhile stop from anyplace in the region. Check out the beautiful campus of Ohio University while in the Athens area.

Scott Sydenstricker

Great atmosphere! Super friendly owners and wide selection of high quality wines. The live entertainment and food trucks are an amazing package for a weekend evening of fun, laughter, and relaxation.

Karen Pugh

My son took me there for the first time and I was fully prepared to be a wine snob. Absolutely wrong! Their Franc and especially the Chambourcin Kestrel is top notch. Vivino loved them also.

Heather Adcock

BEAUTIFUL!!! And the wine is delicious! Make a point to come here and enjoy the wine and the wonderful patio and view!

David Grant

Great property with really nice people. Fun place to relax.

Bobby Smathers

Beautiful place and amazing employees. Great place to go.

missy goodfellow

We have never had a bad time we love it there.

Jenna Meeks

Best wine in Ohio and even better owners!

Mandana Sakhaii

Great atmosphere for weekends!