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Ruby Nouveau, Single Barrels, and More!

Ruby Nouveau, Single Barrels, and More!

We have half a dozen releases coming on November 19th including Ruby Nouveau, the annual first taste of the vintage, along with Single Barrel Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, and more!

Uncorking Wollersheim’s Grape Harvest

Uncorking Wollersheim’s Grape Harvest

In total, Wollersheim harvested nearly 80 tons of fruit including six separate grape varietals from our very own hillsides and received an additional 50 tons from our partnered Wisconsin growers.

Wollersheim Celebrates Awards and Anniversaries

Wollersheim Celebrates Awards and Anniversaries

The Wollersheim family of brands is wrapping up the summer in style with the 5th Anniversary of Wollersheim Distillery, the 30th Anniversary of Cedar Creek Winery, and a recent collection of new awards.

Bistro Open for the Season

Bistro Open for the Season

Bistro Open Daily | 12pm-3pm

Wollersheim Bistro is officially open for the season! Come join us for a bite and a drink!

Ruby Nouveau Barrel Tapping

Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 11am
Tune in Live on Facebook

A new twist on an old tradition. Tune in on Facebook Thursday, November 19th at 11am for the famous tapping of the Ruby Nouveau barrel.

Spring in Wollersheim’s Vineyard

Spring in Wollersheim’s Vineyard

Every year is full of its own set of challenges and hurdles, but as farmers we have learned that while you can’t control the world or the weather, you can control how you react to it.

Bourbon Blog – Part Three

Bourbon Blog – Part Three

We just released our first Bourbon on November 16th and have sold out. Our next batch of Bourbon will be ready in June 2020.

Best of Madison 2020

Please show your support by voting Wollersheim Winery as Madison’s Best Winery and Wollersheim Distillery as Madison’s Best Distillery! Thank you.

Bistro

Bistro

The Wollersheim Bistro is temporarily closed.

Bourbon Blog – Part Two

Bourbon Blog – Part Two

In this section, we are talking all about our Wisconsin Oak barrels and the effect they have on the spirits within them, particularly with our soon-to-be-released bourbon. So, with that being said, let’s get down to the hard(wood) facts. 

Bourbon Blog – Part Two

Bourbon Blog – Part One

Well, the time has finally come – almost. We are set to release Wisconsin Bourbon in just over two months on November 16th and we couldn’t be more excited.

Witwen 4th of July Gallery

Witwen 4th of July Gallery

Did you miss out on the big 4th of July Parade in Witwen, WI? The Sauk Prairie Eagle has you covered!

Prairie Fumé – How Wisconsin’s Favorite Wine Came to Be

Prairie Fumé – How Wisconsin’s Favorite Wine Came to Be

Wisconsin’s favorite wine is turning 30 years old this year! Countless wineries and delicious wines have popped up in the past 30 years here in the land of Cheeseheads, but one wine has captured the hearts and refrigerators throughout the Badger State; Wollersheim’s...
Red, White, and Blue – Thank You (Sold Out)

Red, White, and Blue – Thank You (Sold Out)

Such a successful event is only accomplished when people come together and that is exactly what happened! A special thanks goes out to the following for helping make this fundraiser possible.

Saluting The Spirit of Our Heros

Saluting The Spirit of Our Heros

What began more than three years ago as a unique way to give back to those who bravely served our country has taken on a life of its own. Now, the culmination of that mission will be unveiled during a celebration of Wisconsin’s military veterans on Armed Forces Day....
Polar Vortex Hits Wisconsin Wine Country

Polar Vortex Hits Wisconsin Wine Country

Like much of the Midwest, Wollersheim Winery and Distillery experienced some of the coldest air in recent memory when the temperatures fell far below zero, putting strain on both the vines and crew alike.

Port and Chocolate Sweetheart Box

Looking for an exciting way to show your love this Valentines?

The Port and Chocolate Sweetheart Box is a selection of sweet treats: Port and Cherry Truffles, Rose Shortbread Hearts, Chocolate covered Orange Peel & Apricots, Brandy Old Fashioned Macarons with Italian Buttercream and a bottle of Red Port.
Pre-order online for pick up between 2/9-2/14 in the Bistro.
Click here to order.

Ice Wine Harvest at Wollersheim

Ice Wine Harvest at Wollersheim

With temperatures hovering just below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, the crew at Wollersheim Winery & Distillery, with the help of volunteers, harvested one of the largest crops of Ice Wine grapes in the winery’s history.

Holiday Wine Pairings

Holiday Wine Pairings

The holiday season is here! Wondering which wines to pair with your meal? From appetizers & entrees to side dishes & desserts, our Wine & Food Pairing Tool can help!

Harvest at Wollersheim Winery & Distillery

Harvest at Wollersheim Winery & Distillery

With large amounts rainfall and a later start to the growing season, we weren’t sure what to expect from the 2018 vintage here on the slopes of Wollersheim Winery and Distillery. But with proper management, our unique site, a few tricks and an experienced team, we...

Prairie Fumé Awarded Triple Gold and Best of Class

Prairie Fumé earned a Triple Gold and Best of Class at the 2018 Dan Berger International Wine Competition held recently in Santa Rosa, California. There were 1,278 wines entered in this double blind competition judged by 29 esteemed wine judges.

Our Brandy Roots

Our Brandy Roots

Throughout the state of Wisconsin and the Greater Midwest, many people have come to know the name Wollersheim in the world of winemaking, but chances are that they are less familiar with the extensive history of brandy production on the hillside property.