Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work? What can we do there?
The Winery at Wolf Creek offers handcrafted wines, snack foods, a relaxing atmosphere, and a beautiful view. Customers sample wines at the bar with the guidance of our helpful staff for 25 cents per sample. Wines may be purchased by the glass, bottle, or case. Snack foods, such as cheese, crackers, chips, and biscotti are available for purchase. Seating is available indoors or outdoors, overlooking Wolf Creek and its surrounding wildlife. Board games are available for customer use or you are welcome to bring in your favorite game. The Winery at Wolf Creek is an ideal place to visit with friends and family.
Do you serve food?
We serve snack foods, such as cheese, crackers, pretzels, chips, biscotti, etc. Soft drinks, bottled water, and fruit juices are available. Many of our customers bring a picnic or take-out meal to enjoy with a bottle of Wolf Creek wine. Local restaurants who offer delivery are happy to deliver your pizzas, pastas, and other meals to the winery.
Do you take reservations? Are large groups allowed? What are your busiest times?
Reservations are not available. There is seating for 65 in our Tasting Room. The Tasting Room Annex, open on most weekend evenings, will provide seating for 50. The outdoor deck has many tables and benches for groups or couples. The vast winery lawn provides seemingly infinite space during busy times. Groups are welcome at the winery. A MAXIMUM OF 3 TABLES PER GROUP is permitted, both in the Tasting Room and outdoors on the winery deck. If your party exceeds this size, please be considerate and use our lawn area. Please see our groups page for more information. Common sense and courtesy are appreciated by fellow customers and winery staff when large groups are visiting the winery. It is busiest at Wolf Creek during the summer months, especially during weekend evenings. Live music nights (Monday and Wednesday, May–October) can also be busy. When in doubt, bring a picnic blanket to spread on the lawn.
Do you have a banquet facility or party room?
There is not a room available for private functions in the evening or on weekends. If you are interested in a meeting room for Monday–Thursday from 9 am–5 pm, please contact us at (330) 666-9285.
Do you offer tours?
Winery tours are not currently available. Your wine server is happy to answer your questions to the best of his ability.
Do you offer special events?
The Winery at Wolf Creek is part of the Canal Country Wine Trail and participates in Wine Trail Events throughout the year. Check the “Events” page of our website for current and future Wine Trail Events. Live Acoustic Music is performed on the winery deck or inside the Tasting Room during the months of May through October, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7–9 pm.
Do you serve other alcohol? Can other alcohol be brought to the Winery?
No. Our winemaker strives to make a variety of quality wines and the winery staff is trained to guide you through choosing a wine you enjoy. Our permit allows only wines produced by Wolf Creek Vineyards to be present and consumed on the property. Soft drinks, bottled water, and fruit juices are available for purchase.
What ages are allowed at the winery?
All ages are welcome to visit the winery. Children should be mindfully watched by parents at all times and are welcome to bring appropriate activities to enjoy, including outdoor games. Parents should use discretion during busy times at the winery. Our wine servers verify legal drinking age by checking IDs during wine purchase.
Are we allowed to bring pets?
Sorry, pets must stay at home. Please enjoy spotting the occasional deer, turkey, or fox instead.
Where else can I buy Wolf Creek wines?
Review the list of store locations on our wine availability page to see where else you can purchase our wines.
What are tartrates? What is floating in my wine?!
One of the by-products of tartaric acid (naturally occurring substance in grapes), tartrates are also called potassium bitartrate, cream of tartar (used in cooking), and tartar. Excess tartaric acid crystallizes during prolonged chilling of wine. These small, innocuous crystals can appear in wine unless thoroughly removed through the cold stabilization process. Tartrates aren’t harmful and only impact the wine visually. In Germany, tartrates are called weinsteins (“wine stones”).
Aerial view of Wolf Creek.
Rower on Wolf Creek, circa 1906.
Old stone wall near Wolf Creek.