Winery ToursFOOD & DRINK TOURSIt was a shocker – a winery in the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> River Valleybeating out all those Napa Valley wines for 2012 Winery <strong>of</strong> theYear at the San Diego International Wine Competition. Way togo Wollersheim Winery! <strong>Wisconsin</strong> has more than 45 wineries,another surprise to many. It takes ingenuity to perfect hardygrapevines here, but almost no effort to find and enjoy a<strong>Wisconsin</strong> winery tour.Northwest1. BAYFIELDBayfield Winery, Ltd.86565 County Hwy J800/316-1836, 715/779-5404www.bayfieldwinery.comSpecializing in traditional hard ciders,meads and county wines.2. CHIPPEWA FALLSAutumn Harvest Winery19947 County Highway J715/720-1663www.autumnharvestwinery.comAutumn Harvest Winery was opened in2005 by the John McIlquham family,apple growers for three generations. Thewinery <strong>of</strong>fers complimentary wine tasting,gourmet food sampling and a giftshop.River Bend Vineyard & Winery10439 33rd Ave715/720-9463www.riverbendvineyard.com/Specializing in growing and producingwines made from locally grown coldhardy grapes. The tasting room <strong>of</strong>ferscomplimentary wine sampling as well assales by the glass and bottle. Gifts andaccessories for the wine enthusiast arealso available.3. HAYWARDHook Stone Winery & Gift Shop10588 N Main715/634-9463www.hookstone.comHook Stone Winery is a Napa style winerywith a tasting room and gift shop. Allwines made on premises with grapesfrom California and Washington.4. IRON RIVERWhite Winter Winery68323 Lea St800/697-2006, 715/372-5656www.whitewinter.comEstablished 1996, White Winter Wineryproduces high quality hand craftedmeads, or honey wine, using locally producedpure <strong>Wisconsin</strong> honey and fruit.Some specialty wines and reserves onlysold at the winery. Stop in for a visit anda free sample.The wineries listed <strong>of</strong>fer either tours,observation windows or wine tastings.For a complete list <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>wineries, visit travelwisconsin.com.65423292627311325. PRESCOTTValley VineyardW10415 521st Ave715/262-4235www.valleyvineyardltd.comFeaturing locally grown Frontenac,Frontnac Gris, Valiant, Marquette, StPepin, Brianna, Lacrescent, Edelweiss,and Marechal Foch. Enjoy a picnic andbottle <strong>of</strong> wine on the spacious deckoverlooking the valley or take a strollthrough the 6 acres <strong>of</strong> vineyards.6. ST. CROIX FALLSChateau St. Croix Winery1998 State Road 87 # A866/654-9463, 715/483-2556www.chateaustcroix.comExplore the old-world charm <strong>of</strong> our wineryin a half-hour tour through eachstage <strong>of</strong> the wine-making process whileviewing the production, shipping andcellar areas. Tour guests receive samplingsand a souvenir wine glass.Northeast7. ALGOMA171518von Stiehl Winery115 Navarino St800/955-5208, 920/487-5208www.vonstiehl.comDuring the 30-minute tour, enjoy aglimpse into winemaking, view the bottlingline, receive an introduction to winevarieties, and sample fine wines.8. EGG HARBOR14222528213024 2312Stone’s Throw Winery3382 County Rd E920/839-9660www.stonesthrowwinery.com16 1020198 913711Wine tasting and marketplace in an 80-year-old stone barn.Above: Wollersheim Winery, Prairie du Sac.9. FISH CREEKOrchard Country Winery9197 State Highway 42866/946-3263, 920/868-3479www.orchardcountry.comHomegrown wines carefully crafted in a100-year-old restored dairy barn. Scenictours guide you through the orchard,vineyard and production area.Experienced staff guide you through acomplimentary tasting.10. GREENLEAFTrout Springs Winery8150 River Rd866/687-9463, 920/864-7761www.troutspringswinery.comFeaturing estate produced wines fromtheir 5-acre vineyard within the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Ledge AVA, along with customcrushed imported grapes fromCalifornia. Tastings and tours <strong>of</strong> the winery,and Trout Hatchery are available,along with their special grape-infusedcheese, Italian Pesto, grape-infusedbreads, and special wine dinners.Members <strong>of</strong> the Fox River Valley WineTrail.11. KEWAUNEEParallel 44 Vineyard & WineryN2185 Sleepy Hollow Road888/932-0044, 920/388-4400www.parallel44.comYour tour <strong>of</strong> Parallel 44 includes a walkthrough the vineyard as well as a tour <strong>of</strong>the production facility. Limited complimentarytasting. This winery is part <strong>of</strong>the Fox River Valley Wine Trail.12. LAKEWOODWoodland Trail Winery17153 Big Hill RdLakewood WI, 54138800/643-9520, 715/276-3668Specializing in grape and fruit wines.Free tastings. Gift shop.13. STURGEON BAYDoor Peninsula Winery5806 Hwy 42800/551-5049, 920/743-7431www.dcwine.comFeatures wines produced from DoorCounty orchards. Free tasting.Simon Creek Winery5896 Bochek Rd920-746-9307www.simoncreekvineyard.comTours and tastings <strong>of</strong> a modern wineryand 30-acre vineyard.14. THREE LAKESThree Lakes Winery6971 Gogebic St.800/944-5434, 715/546-3080www.cranberrywine.comHome <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s original CranberryWine. See wine being made during awinery tour, sip a sample and shop thegourmet gift shop. Located in the oldChicago Northwestern train depot.15. TRIPOLIBrigadoon Winery2170 Clifford Rd715/564-2280www.brigadoonwinery.comRed, white and fruit wines producedand bottled on site. Free wine tastingyear-round. Free tours daily at 11amand 2pm, or by appointment. Gift shop.East Central16. FREEDOMKerrigan Brothers WineryN2797 State Hwy 55920/788-1423www.kerriganbrothers.comNatural fruit wines produced from avariety <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>-grown fruit. Giftshop featuring personalized bottles,wine and cheese baskets, and cheesecarving. This winery is part <strong>of</strong> the FoxRiver Valley Wine Trail.Central17. NEW LISBONBurr Oak WineryN5873 US Highway 12 & 16608/562-5271burroakwinery.comROBB FISCHERWine tasting, wine for sale, gift shop.Their coolest asset <strong>of</strong> course is theCastle Rock Red & Castle Rock WhiteWine.6 Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747.
18. WAUSAULil Ole Winemaker Shoppe2200 Rookery View Dr715/845-6170www.lilolewinemaker.comAlmost all <strong>of</strong> the delicious wines availableare made in house, from dry redsand whites to semi-sweet reds andwhites to specialty wines. Stop in for afree taste at the newly remodeled samplingbar. A complete line <strong>of</strong> beer andwine making supplies are available, aswell as free classes on wine and beermaking.Southeast19. CEDARBURGCedar Creek WineryN70 W6340 Bridge Road800/827-8020, 262/377-8020www.cedarcreekwinery.comAward-winning wines from <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.Tours & tastings.20. PORT WASHINGTONVines to Cellar114 E. Main St262/536-4544www.vinestocellar.comA custom small batch winery <strong>of</strong>fering aselection <strong>of</strong> wines for every taste.Sample wines from Austialian Cabernetto Pomigranate Zinfandel and find theperfect wine for your taste.South Central21. BARNEVELDBotham Vineyards & Winery8180 Langberry Rd888/478-9463, 608/924-1412www.bothamvineyards.comIn the heart <strong>of</strong> the Iowa CountyUplands, this family-owned and operatedvineyard was established in 1989and produces regionally distinctivewines <strong>of</strong> international acclaim. Tastingroom.22. HIGHLANDSpurgeon Vineyards & Winery16008 Pine Tree Rd800/236-5555, 608/929-7692www.spurgeonvineyards.comEnjoy a free sampling <strong>of</strong> fine selection <strong>of</strong>Wines with Character, and relax on thedeck or tour the facilities.23. MILTONNorthleaf Winery232 S Janesville St608/580-0575www.northleafwinery.comA winery with tasting room. Wines areproduced on site from grapes grownlocally and around the world. Make areservation for a winery tour.24. NEW GLARUSNew Glarus Primrose Winery500 1st St608/527-5053www.facebook.com/pages/New-Glarus-Primrose-Winery/132075643509359Producer <strong>of</strong> 13 different wines using<strong>Wisconsin</strong>-grown fruit. These excellentwines are produced with the minimumamount <strong>of</strong> chemicals allowed by law.25. PRAIRIE DU SACWollersheim Winery7876 State Hwy 188800/847-9463, 608/643-6515www.wollersheim.comTours and tastings in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s oldestwinery.Southwest26. ALMADanzinger Vineyard & WineryS2015 Grapeview Lane608/685-6000www.danzingervineyards.comPerched atop the Alma Bluffs,Danzinger Winery overlooks the MightyMississippi River. Take in the view onthe outdoor patio while you enjoy a glass<strong>of</strong> their finest wines. Free wine tastingdaily. Tours by appointment only.Above: Three Lakes Winery, Three Lakes.GLENN SANDERSON27. FOUNTAIN CITYSeven Hawks Vineyards17 North St866/946-3741, 608/687-9463www.sevenhawksvineyards.comLocated in a renovated 1870's buildingin historic Fountain City. All wines aremade from locally grown grapes andfruit. Samples available at the tastingroom.28. MUSCODAWeggy Winery30940 Oak Ridge Dr608/647-6600www.weggywinery.comTram tours take guests around the 80-acre parcel every Saturday, Sunday &summer Holidays. Reservations arerequested. Stop by the winery for somewine tasting and souvenir shopping.29. PEPINVilla Bellezza1420 Third St715/442.2424www.villabellezza.comTasting room open 7 days a week. Tours<strong>of</strong>fered.30. PLATTEVILLEBauer-Kearns Winery19245 West Mound Rd608/348-7700www.ilovebkwines.comAll <strong>of</strong> the Bauer-Kearns wines are madefrom grapes grown on the estate. Thegift shop features local food and giftproducts. Free tours and tastings availableduring open hours.31. TREMPEALEAUElmaro VineyardN14898 Delaney Rd608/534-6456www.elmarovineyard.comOur family works together to make sureyou have the best experience possible,whether it’s enjoying a glass at the vineyardor in your own home. Please visitus at our new winery and tasting roomfor wine tastings Tuesday throughSunday.32. VIROQUAVernon VineyardsS 3457A Dahl Rd608/634-6734www.vernonvineyards.comComplimentary wine tastings and tours.AMERICAN VITICULTURALAREA WINERIESIt’s quite a mouthful, so let’s just call them AVA wineries, shallwe? These are federally recognized growing regions that tellyou the geographic pedigree <strong>of</strong> the wine. For AVA to be used onthe label, 85% <strong>of</strong> the grapes must come from within the AVAboundaries. Here in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, we have three.The Lake <strong>Wisconsin</strong> AVA, located in the south central part <strong>of</strong> thestate and bordering both Lake <strong>Wisconsin</strong> and the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> River,is the state’s first AVA, established in 1994. It covers just under 44square miles in Columbia and Dane counties. The first grapesplanted here were by Hungarian nobleman Agoston Haraszthy,“Father <strong>of</strong> the California Viticulture,” back in 1847 before he emigratedwest. His vineyards on a scenic hillside overlooking the<strong>Wisconsin</strong> River Valley are now known as Wollersheim Winery inPrairie du Sac.In 2009, the world’s largest AVA, the Upper Mississippi RiverValley AVA, was established. It includes four states: southwest<strong>Wisconsin</strong> and parts <strong>of</strong> Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. It covers nearly30,000 square miles. This is the state’s “driftless area,”untouched by glaciers.The newest AVA, just approved in 2012, is the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> Ledgein the northeast part <strong>of</strong> the state. This 44-square-mile AVA is part<strong>of</strong> a limestone rock escarpment that extends from <strong>Wisconsin</strong> toNiagara Falls. The marine influences from Lake Michigan, LakeWinnebago and Green Bay along with the elevation create a growingseason here that’s longer than other parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>.For more information on American Viticultural Area wineries,visit www.wineinstitute.org/resources/avas.Find more fun at travelwisconsin.com or call 1-800/432-8747. 7
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