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A Closer Look

Killing Tree Winery

x Becca Sperling
Located in the hills of rural driving factor behind deciding to open
Coshocton, Killing Tree Winery has their own. In 2019 the idea came
become a staple for locals and visitors about, and by 2020, the Frys were
alike since its opening in 2021. With breaking ground.
multiple indoor and outdoor seating “Building during Covid was a hope to build a fermentation building,
options, a full menu, and live music every challenge,” says Amy. They persevered, increase indoor seating, and add several
weekend year-round, it’s easy to see why. however, and created something great. cabins for overnight stays, one of which is
Ernie and Amy Fry are the minds Most of the staff is part-time, and they currently underway.
behind Killing Tree Winery. Coming from consider Killing Tree Winery their “fun job.” “Owning and working in the winery
Ernie’s roots in farm life and all that Ernie and Amy love what they do. The is a labor of love,” the Frys say. They work
comes with it, the name grabs visitors’ majority of customers come in contact hard and are passionate about
attention immediately. It stands as a with at least one of the owners, and winemaking and community building. “We
symbol of the family’s rich history in that’s a rewarding part of the job for the want everyone to have a great time at the
Coshocton County. Both Coshocton Frys. Many customers are regulars who winery. New customers come in as
natives, Amy and Ernie reside on the farm visit weekly and the staff knows them by strangers and leave as friends. Lots of
the latter was raised on, where they have name, giving Killing Tree Winery a customers have become family.”
gone on to raise two kids themselves. second-home feel, which is evident when Visit the Frys and become part of
Ernie has always enjoyed learning you arrive. the family at Killing Tree Winery. Open
how things work and creating something “Ernie enjoys the craft of winemaking Thursday-Sunday April-December,
new. The couple enjoys visiting wineries which has led to a wine list offering over Thursday-Saturday January-March. Check
far and wide, which was the 40 wines; dry, semi-sweet, the Killing Tree Winery Facebook page for
sweet, and fruit,” Amy current hours and specials.
says. They enjoy creating
unique wines, including
Smokin’ Mater which is a
tomato jalapeno wine, as
well as Thingamajigger,
a peanut butter and jelly
wine. Guests are also
huge fans of the
wood-fired pizza offered
on the menu. On
Sundays April through
December, breakfast
is available from 9 am
to 1 pm, with cocktails
such as Bloody Mary,
Tropical Sunrise, and
more available. 16688 CR-4, Dresden
The winery is 740-327-6100 | Killingtreewinery@gmail.com
dedicated to moving killingtreewinery.com | @killingtreewinery
forward. The Frys
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