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Wisconsin wineries offer selections to please virtually any palate. |
| By Gregg Hoffmann Special to OnMadison.com E-mail author More articles by Gregg Hoffmann |
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We recently listed some fine wineries within an easy drive of Milwaukee. There are more in the state, slightly farther Beyond Milwaukee. Here are some that we've either visited or from which we've tasted wines:
Bayfield Winery
86565 County Rd. J, Bayfield
(715) 779-5404
bayfieldwinery.com
The Bayfield Winery is located high on the hills overlooking the waters of Lake Superior. Scott and Renate Hauser specialize in making traditional hard ciders, meads and country wines from primarily locally grown fruits and honey.
Brigadoon Winery
2170 Clifford Rd., Tripoli
(715) 564-2280
brigadoonwinery.com
This winery is located in an area largely populated by people of
Finnish descent. It produces 17 different wines. This writer's favorite
and their best seller is White Merlot.
Chateau St. Croix Winery
1998A State Rd. 87
St. Croix Falls
(715) 483-2556 or (866) 654-WINE
chateaustcroix.com
Chateau St. Croix Winery is a delicious taste of Europe. The 55-acre
estate features a carriage house, stables, vineyards, formal gardens,
picnic areas and a fishing pond and is open to the public year-round.
Wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Zinfandel, Frontenac,
Wild River Rosé, Port, Symphony, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Chateau
Rouge and Thoroughbred Red.
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