I first met Jim and CJ Wirsching-Neuser when I was in the retail wine business and they were customers. Over time, we became friends and swapped many great wine stories. Jim had been brewing beer and making small batches of wine at home for approximately 20 years. Every now and then they would...
I've visited many apple orchards during my residence in Wisconsin, but only a few are wineries, and even fewer produce wine from apples, other fruits, and wine grapes. For the record, the first time I tasted Armstrong's Marquette, it was the best Wisconsin Marquette I had ever tasted, and it...
Although Cedar Creek Winery is owned by one of the oldest wineries in Wisconsin, Wollersheim Winery, it has a history of its own. Before Wollersheim purchased the winey in 1990, it produced wines from locally grown and sourced cherries. With the purchase, the winery was taken to a new level and...
When Chiselled Grape Winery opened in 2011, their location was in a historic school house with one acre of vines planted on the property. That was then, this is now. They've moved the location of the winery to a more populated area to give more wine consumers a chance to experience their wines....
It's always grand to be a part of something new. The Blind Horse Winery opened its doors to plenty of fanfare. The winery is located in the heart of Sheboygan County within the city or village limits of Kohler, WI. Kohler is home to Kohler Co. and the Five Diamond Five Star-rated American Club...
Typically, when people think of vineyards or grape growing, Wisconsin isn't on their radar. Be prepared to be amazed. Located in the middle of a small farm community is Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery. From the beginning, husband and wife owners Steve Johnson and Maria Milano knew that they...