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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Celebrate our frozen terrain at Parallel 44’s eighth Frozen Tundra Wine Fest – the state’s largest outdoor winter wine fest – on Feb. 23, 12-6 pm. It showcases the winery’s snow-covered vineyard, cold-hardy grape vines and signature line of Frozen Tundra wines. Wine will be served outside under a tent. There will also be an ice bar, […]
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Discover the fun of winter at Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market on Feb. 2, 10 am – 4 pm. The annual Winter Wine and Cherry Fest will include complimentary wine and product tasting – featuring the popular, tart Montmorency cherry in celebration of National Cherry Month – plus an assortment of food and bakery […]
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Wine Festival Tickets Now On Sale
The fourth annual Door County Wine Festival returns to Sturgeon Bay on June 22 at a new location: Sunset Park. Savor unlimited tasting of award-winning wines from eight local wineries located on the Door County Wine Trail – highly acclaimed for its wineries’ expansive selection of fruit wines, especially cherry and apple. In addition to […]
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Ahnapee Brewery and von Stiehl Winery Make A Perfect Afternoon
During the past few months the name Ahnapee Brewery began popping up in conversations more and more frequently. Several colleagues passed along praise of the local brewery and I recognized the name on more than a couple menus around the county. Feeling the need to be in the know, I decided that it was high […]
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Five Essentials for Your Thanksgiving Table
Organic Turkey from Greens N Grains or Waseda Farms First things first, you’re going to need a tasty turkey! Waseda Farms and Greens N Grains are offering organic and free-range turkey options. It is recommended to call ahead for availability as the birds are limited and first come, first serve. Waseda Farms has whole birds […]
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Parallel 44 Celebrates Fall with Harvest Fest
After months of pruning, pulling and managing the 10-acre vineyard, Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery, Kewaunee, is ready to celebrate with the annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 8, from noon to 6 pm. Compete in the grape stomp, take a tour with the winemaker, enjoy a wagon ride around the vineyard, relax to live […]
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The Vintage Cocktail Caravan Has Come to Town
Fresh Coast Cocktails debut their new mobile cocktail bar Rachel and Cam Pinkham are proud owners of a freshly renovated vintage caravan that now takes the form of a mobile cocktail bar complete with industrial bar coolers, stocking shelves and a window positioned perfectly for serving craft cocktails to guests. The 1960s Layton camper was […]
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Chives Restaurant Earns Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator
Lucas Schoenfeld, certified sommelier at Chives restaurant in Baileys Harbor, has earned the fine dining establishment an Award of Excellence from the notable wine publication Wine Spectator. “Chives’ wine list is nicely organized with a 125 selection wine list that has strengths in California and France. These wine selections feature a well-chosen assortment of quality […]
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Glacier Ledge Restaurant Hosts First ‘Ledge Fest’
Glacier Ledge Restaurant in Egg Harbor will hold its first “Ledge Fest” on Aug. 18. Live music by Kevin Patrick and Greg Gerrard will highlight the event along with opening act The Hook Up Duo. Patrick’s performance will showcase “The Songs of Stephen Stills.” Along with the live entertainment, Glacier Ledge will provide free gourmet […]
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Boys & Girls Club Hosts Wine, Beer and Cheese Event
The Boys & Girls Club of Door County hosts its third annual Festival of Wine, Beer & Cheese on Aug. 9, 5-9 pm. The event is held at Stone Harbor Resort and is an important fundraiser for the club. Wine, beer, cheese and hors d’oeuvres are available to taste, and items are up for bid […]
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Wine & Dine in the Garden at Door Shakespeare
by Aleah Kidd, [email protected] Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. (Othello, Act 2, Sc. 3, line 315) Imagine, you follow a narrow pathway along the shadowed forest floor and are led into in a lush, moss-laden garden accented with sculptures and wildflowers. The sun is beginning to fade behind […]
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Washington Island, Egg Harbor Paint & Sip Classes
Door County Paint & Sip offers a number of opportunities throughout July and August. On July 27, Aug. 10, 24, and Sept. 7 classes will be held at Fragrant Isle on Washington Island. Three classes are scheduled each day at 10 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Classes move to Dancin’ on the Door in […]
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If you think you have to go to the West Coast to taste great wine, think again. Door County’s wine scene has matured to new levels over the past decade as local wineries perfect their craft and new wine-makers have entered the scene. In the latest edition of the Our Door County video series, we […]
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Door Shakespeare performances are underway for the 2018 season. Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Joseph Hanreddy, is a story about reunited friendships in post-Civil War Door County that brings romance, bromance and forced happenstance. Fireworks ensue. Real-life couple Deborah Staples and David Cecsarini play everybody’s favorite Shakespeare couple, Beatrice and Benedick. The Comedy of […]
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Summer is officially here and with it comes the third annual Door County Wine Fest on June 30 at Martin Park, located at 207 S. Third Ave. Enjoy the beautiful weather and waterfront view in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Savor unlimited tasting of award-winning Door County wines from eight local wineries, paired with complimentary cheese and […]
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PODCAST: Weekend Primer: Water and Wax, Wine Fest, The Emissary
Andrew Kleidon and Matthew Marcon discuss the events for the weekend of June 29th, 2018, including Water and Wax at Cappaert Contemporary Gallery, The Door County Wine Festival in Sturgeon Bay, and a special showing of The Emissary at Base Camp Coffee.
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Clay Bay Pottery invites the community to the opening of their summer show, 42 on 42, July 6, 5-8 pm. Enjoy wine, appetizers, the live music of David Hatch and Lynn Gudmundsen. On July 7, 11 am to 3 pm, there will be pottery demonstrations. Jeanne and David Aurelius have been creating pottery at their […]
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Join Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery as they celebrate summer with Friday evening and Saturday afternoon entertainment. During the Friday night Dine by the Vines Series, enjoy food, music and wine while overlooking the vineyard. Grab some chairs and head out to the winery for a Saturday afternoon of wine and music on the patio […]
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Five-course Spanish Wine Dinner
Thyme Cuisine will host a Taste of Spain Wine Dinner on June 20 at the newly remodeled event hall upstairs at Maxwelton Braes Lodge in Baileys Harbor. This event features wines from Spain presented by VinoDude, and a five-course dinner from Thyme Cuisine. This is the first of three wine dinners they will present during […]
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Winery Hosts Summer Class Every Other Thursday
Vinyasa in the Vines, with guest instructor Mandy Buntin, includes an hour of yoga and and a glass of wine at Harbor Ridge Winery. Bring your own mat, a limited number are available. The class will be held every other Thursday starting June 14. All classes begin at 4 pm and are $20. Participants can […]