Category: Wine
Stones Throw Winery
3382 Co Rd E
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
(920) 839-9660
www.stonesthrowwinery.com
Stone’s Throw Winery opened in 1997 at the intersection long known as Peninsula Center to locals, between the villages of Egg Harbor and Baileys Harbor. Tours are offered regularly in the beautiful tasting room.
Simon Creek Vineyard and Winery
5896 Bochek Rd
Carlsville, WI 54235
(920) 746-9307
www.simoncreekwines.com
Located near the center of the peninsula, Simon Creek Vineyard and Winery is tucked into the woods on an old farm along Simon Creek. Visit for a tasting and an education in winemaking practices.
Door Peninsula Winery
5806 Hwy 42
Carlsville, WI 54235
(920) 743-7431
www.dcwine.com
Founded in 1974, Door Peninsula Winery is the oldest of the Door County wineries and is housed in what was once the Carlsville School. The winery recently added a distillery to the operation featuring whiskey and vodka.
Orchard Country Winery and Market
9197 Hwy 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3479
www.orchardcountry.com
The Lautenbach family has been growing cherries and apples on their orchard outside Fish Creek for generations, and added a winery in 1985. Located on 100 acres of blossoming orchards and lush vineyards in Door County, the business is owned and operated by Bob and his two daughters Carrie Lautenbach-Viste and Erin Lautenbach.
Red Oak Vineyard
3017 Enterprise Rd
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 743-7729
www.redoakvineyard.com
Red Oak Vineyard offers a casual tasting environment in a winery setting where you can taste wine in the barrel room. Knowledgeable and friendly staff will ensure your visit to Red Oak is comfortable and memorable. Red Oak offers a variety of red, white, desert, and fruit wines so everybody will find a wine.
Parallel 44
N2185 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Kewaunee, WI 54213 United States
920.388.4400
www.Parallel44.com
Located just south of Door County in Kewaunee, Parallel 44 is named for the 44th parallel, which runs through many of the world’s great wine-making and grape-growing regions, such as Tuscany and Bordeaux. Follow this line through Wisconsin and you will find Parallel 44.
Harbor Ridge Winery
4690 Rainbow Ridge Ct
Egg Harbor, WI 54209
(920) 868-4321
www.harborridgewinery.com
A winery, a cheese shop, and a soap shop with genuine, hand-crafted products born out of passion. The newest winery on this enchanting peninsula.
Von Stiehl Winery
115 Navarino St
Algoma, WI 54201
(920) 487-5208
www.vonstiehl.com
The oldest licensed award-winning Wisconsin winery was first to produce wine from Door County cherries, and specializes in red varietals. Tour barrel-filled arched limestone aging cellars, and a modern winemaking facility. A postive staff and value priced wines make this a “must-stop” destination.
Door County Wine Trail
The Door County Wine Trail is a one-stop shop for information about the wineries of Door and Kewaunee Counties, with maps, information, and tour times. More>>
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Pumpkin Patch Festival: A Food Preview
Egg Harbor’s Pumpkin Patch Festival is a favorite event for many reasons: a variety of great kids’ activities, a schedule of lively live music and an array of delicious food and drink offerings. This week in the Palate section, we hope to get you excited about a fun-filled Pumpkin Patch weekend with a foodie preview […]
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The Pub at Fireside Now Open for Fall Football
The Pub – a new addition to the Fireside restaurant – has opened in Egg Harbor between Spot, a women’s clothing store; and the main entrance to the Fireside on Hwy 42 in downtown Egg Harbor. It features a full cocktail menu, 18 beers on tap, bar seating, high-tops, a pool table and an array […]
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This Weekend in Door County: Harvest Festivals and Very Stinky Cheese
Harvest Fest in Sturgeon Bay Usher in the spirit of autumn with a bountiful day on Third Avenue. Features include a classic car show, craft show, food booths, in-store specials, children’s activities, and live entertainment. Visit here for the full schedule. Chalk the Bay will take place during the festival as well. Three professional chalk […]
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This Weekend in Door: Fall Challenge, AleFest & Wet Whistle Wine Fest
Peninsula Century Fall Challenge The annual cycling event will take 700 riders along rustic roads and scenic vistas in Northern Door. Riders begin at Waterfront Park in Sister Bay where they will embark on a 25, 50, 62 or 100 mile. Riders return to a meal from Thyme Catering, a beer from One Barrel or […]
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Dessert Demo, Wine Sampling at Blessing of the Grapes
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help will celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of Mary and the third annual Blessing of the Grapes – a time to give thanks for the growing season – on Sept. 8. Enjoy a farm-to-table picnic luncheon featuring celebrity chef Ace Champion – fresh from Thursday’s food-segment challenge on […]
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Door County: a sliver of the Midwest that’s synonymous with endless, sunny shores and an ambience of relaxation. Yet despite being a haven of natural beauty and landscapes for summer vacationers for more than a century, the dining scene has been a bit of an afterthought. It’s not hard to understand why: after a day […]
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Parallel 44 Celebrates Harvest Fest
After months of pruning, pulling and managing its 10-acre vineyard, Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery (parallel44.com) invites you to join its annual Harvest Fest on Sept. 7, 12-6 pm. Compete in the grape stomp at 3 pm; take a tour of the vineyard and production facility with winemaker Steve; enjoy a wagon ride around the […]
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Ephraim’s Newest Gem: Pearl Wine Cottage
The picturesque village of Ephraim is known for its charming, white buildings and tranquil water views, and the newly opened Pearl Wine Cottage matches perfectly by embodying the quaint, relaxed Ephraim atmosphere. Nestled into a space just off Church Street near Ephraim Coffee Lab and Milworks, Pearl Wine Cottage officially opened for service the weekend […]
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Firefly Outfitters: A Specially Curated Library of Wine
Firefly Outfitters is like walking into a well-loved bookstore, except instead of shelves full of books, there is carefully curated wine; instead of searching by genres and new releases, you’ll browse by countries of import and grape varietals. Having relied primarily on word-of-mouth promotion since opening in 2016, the shop flies slightly under the radar, […]
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The 2019 Wet Whistle Wine Fest will be held Sept. 13, 5-9 pm; and Sept. 14, 10 am – 6 pm, at the von Stiehl Winery (vonStiehl.com), 115 Navarino St. in Algoma. If offers a grape stomp, hearty sandwiches, cider, beer, soda and lots of wine: red, white, rosé, semi-sweet, dry, you name it. Food […]
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Caribbean Cuisine and Sangria at Carmen’s Last Dance Party
To celebrate its best-selling wine, Carmen’s Last Dance, Harbor RidgeWinery will host a Carmen’s Last Dance party July 27, 12:30-5:30 pm,outdoors on its patio. Admission to the party is free; wine, beer andSangria del Carmen will be available for purchase; a food truck willoffer Caribbean cuisine for purchase; and wine tasting will be availableinside. To […]
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Two New Sweet Spots in Fish Creek
Sweet treats are one of life’s simple pleasures. Many good memories from childhood and beyond involve a celebratory dessert or summertime indulgence. For me, family vacations meant waking up to share a bag of powdered donuts and ending the day with ice cream from the Door County Ice Cream Factory. Here on the peninsula, we’re […]
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Chives, Cliff Lede Vineyards to Host Wine Dinner July 17
Chives restaurant in Baileys Harbor and Napa Valley’s Cliff Lede Vineyards are teaming up for a special wine dinner July 17, 4-9 pm.It includes a six-course meal with beverage pairings, featuring wines from Cliff Lede and FEL by Cliff Lede. The dinner will take place at Chives, 8041 Hwy 57. The ticket price of $110 […]
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This Weekend in Door County: Wine, Dine and Celebrate Pride
This weekend, check out Door County Wine Fest, Uncork Summer, Open Door Pride and Paddlefest. Festivals Wine Fest On June 22 (12-4 pm), enjoy unlimited tasting of award-winning wines from eight local wineries and relaxing music from the Fabulous Rugburns at Wine Fest’s new location in Sunset Park, Sturgeon Bay. Food will be available for […]
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18 New Food & Drink in Door County
If you like to keep tabs on what’s new and happening in the foodie arena of the county, here’s your 2019 updates! As things change and open, we’ll keep the list fresh. Recently Opened Pearl Wine Cottage Find this cozy cottage nestled on Church Street in Ephraim, where you can indulge in fresh small plates […]
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Lautenbach’s Releases 11th Edition of Lighthouse Wine
Lautenbach’s Orchard Country released the 11th edition of its popular Door County lighthouse wine series June 15. It features the Sturgeon Bay Canal Light, which resides in Sturgeon Bay on an active U.S. Coast Guard station. The label was created in collaboration with acclaimed photographer Daniel Peterson and will appear on a blue, lighthouse-shaped bottle […]
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Bay Winery Debuts on Bay Shore Drive
In less than a decade, Ryan Zahler has gone from not drinking wine to becoming a wine appreciator, winemaker and owner of the small-batch Bay Winery in Sturgeon Bay. Originally from southern California, Zahler ironically didn’t find an interest in wine until moving to Door County for a work assignment in 2011. “I moved here […]
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Door 44’s New Location Ties Wine to Terroir
When Steve Johnson and Maria Milano honeymooned in Napa Valley in the mid-90s, the experience led to a life-altering career change. “It was a beautiful, sunny day,” Johnson said. “We were at Coppola Winery and grabbed a bottle of red and a baguette, ventured into the vineyard and said, why not Wisconsin?” He was thinking […]
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Rapa, Kaga and Rosé at Harbor Ridge Winery
If you’ve ever spotted a pair of Easter Island heads while driving on Highway 42 south of Egg Harbor and pondered what the story behind them is, you’re not alone. One day I decided to let curiosity take the reins and set out to find the story. The two sculpture heads sit at the entrance […]
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PODCAST: One-on-One with Goose & Twigs, Green Lodging, Coffee Shop, and Marketplace
Andrew Kleidon and Aleah Kidd are joined by Gustavo “Goose” Gallardo and Chef Jamie Dahlin from Goose & Twigs, a new LEED certified Hotel, Cafe, and Marketplace in Sister Bay.