Wisconsin Wineries: The Locally Produced Wine Experience

Looking for a one-of-a-kind wine experience that reflects the fresh flavors of Wisconsin? You may be surprised to learn that about 1,300 acres of grapes are grown here to produce wines at more than 100 wineries across the state.

The wineries in these five distinct regions deserve a visit for their scrumptious seasonal wines produced using local fruits. Take a tour, taste local flavors and enjoy spending time with loved ones at these impressive wineries.

Driftless Region Wineries

Wollersheim Winery & Distillery - Prairie du Sac

Originally established before the Civil War, Wollersheim Winery & Distillery is both an impressive winery and a national historic site. Many of Wollersheim’s wines, including their white Prairie Fumé and sweet Ice Wine, are national and international award winners. The winery makes many different wines, eight of which are from the grapes grown in its 27-acre vineyard.

Maiden Rock Cidery & Orchard - Stockholm

Emphasizing locally grown products, Maiden Rock Cidery & Orchard is located near the charming town of Stockholm on the Mississippi River. All of its award-winning ciders and Harvest Apple wine are made with Wisconsin-grown apples and berries.

Spurgeon Vineyards & Winery - Highland

The family-owned and operated Spurgeon Vineyards & Winery creates wines that range from dry to semi-sweet, as well as meads. Hike to the hilltops here for a scenic view of the vineyards, tour the winery and browse the gift shop for even more local goods.

Botham Vineyards & Winery - Barneveld

Botham Vineyards & Winery has been a pioneer in Wisconsin's winemaking scene for over 30 years, embracing the farm-to-table philosophy long before it became a trend. With over 150 awards and medals, Botham is the only Wisconsin winery to achieve a double gold medal internationally for an estate-grown red wine. 

Fox Valley Wineries

LedgeStone Vineyards - Greenleaf

LedgeStone Vineyards is located on the Niagara Escarpment in the famous Niagara wine region, which provides Wisconsin with the climate and geography to grow high-quality grapes. Visit the Greenleaf vineyard to relax and catch up with your crew, while enjoying a glass of full-bodied red wine grown, produced and bottled on-site.

Trout Springs Winery - Greenleaf

Also in Greenleaf, Trout Springs Winery is another unique destination featuring the state’s only combination of a winery, plant nursery and trout hatchery, known collectively as Branch River Farms. Visit for a tasting, and be sure to try the grape cheese and grape chocolate, too!

Forgotten Fire Winery - Marinette

Marinette is home to the Forgotten Fire Winery, named for its location on 20 acres of land that was once ravaged by the Peshtigo Fire in 1871. The winery features many excellent fruit wines from Wisconsin growers, including Door County apples and cherries, and cranberries from Nekoosa.

Door County Wineries

Door County features blossoming orchards and lush vineyards throughout the county. Travel the Door County Wine Trail with your wine-loving friends to sample wines from all of the wineries in the peninsula, or pick a handful for a few unforgettable tours and tastings.

Simon Creek Winery - Sturgeon Bay

Simon Creek Winery is one of Wisconsin’s largest vineyards and produces a variety of delicious wines. The Door County Cherry, a sweet wine produced from the peninsula's signature fruit, is a guest favorite. Be sure to also try the American Gewurztraminer and “Untouchable Red” Ruby Cabernet wines, which have won gold and silver medals from the American Wine Society. 

Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery - Fish Creek

Since 1985, Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery in Fish Creek has grown a variety of cherries, apples and grapes to ferment into its signature wines. Join a walking tour of the vineyard and orchards and taste more than 30 estate-grown pure fruit and traditional grape varieties.

Von Stiehl Winery - Algoma

The road less traveled leads to von Stiehl Winery in Algoma. Tour arched limestone caverns that date back to the Civil War era and taste more than 30 varieties, including the Door County Montmorency Cherry Wine.

Glacial Hills Wineries

Northleaf Winery - Milton

Northleaf Winery, a family-run micro-winery, offers wines crafted on-site from grapes grown from coast to coast, including those from Wisconsin. Here, you and your friends can enjoy complimentary wine samples in a restored 1850 tasting room.

Apple Barn Orchard & Winery - Elkhorn

The Apple Barn Orchard & Winery, north of Lake Geneva, specializes in a variety of fruit wines, such as apple, blackberry and mulberry. Apple Barn also features an open orchard and a farm where you can pick your own strawberries, apples and pumpkins when they're in season.

Cedar Creek Winery - Cedarburg

Cedar Creek Winery is located in the historic Cedar Creek Settlement in downtown Cedarburg. The limestone building was built in the 1850s on the banks of the Cedar Creek, and the stone cellars are an ideal location for barrel aging wines.

Northwoods Wineries

Three Lakes Winery - Three Lakes

The Northwoods is famous for its wonderland of lakes and forests, making it an idyllic setting for a day or evening of wine tasting. Three Lakes Winery is best known for making Wisconsin’s original Cranberry Wine. Stop in for a free wine tasting and (seasonal) tour, and to browse the retail shop located in a turn-of-the-century train station.

Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard - St. Croix Falls

Step into another time at the Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard, created in the style of a European estate with an art gallery, vineyard, carriage house and stables, formal garden and fishing pond. Every group has some sweet-wine lovers and some dry-wine lovers — together, taste all of the 20+ varieties of the Chateau’s handcrafted wines.

Bayfield Winery & Blue Ox Cidery - Bayfield

Head even more north to Bayfield Winery & Blue Ox Cidery, which overlooks Lake Superior with breathtaking views of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The tasting room is located in a historic, mail-order Sears and Roebuck barn. Here, you can sip locally grown wines and picnic among wildflowers and apple blossoms.

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