ry Adventures (NAPSA)—People are looking for experiences that reflect the the vineyard and orchards and taste more than 30 estate-grown pure fruit and traditional grape authenticity of the destination, and local foods and culinary adventures varieties (www.orchardcountry. com, 866-946-3263). Glacial Hills are part of these experiences. Wisconsin wineriesreflect this trend as many are producing wines devel- Wine enthusiasts can enjoy several wineries in the Glacial Hills region. The Northleaf Win- oped from Wisconsin-grown grapes. In fact, there are two regions in Wisconsin that have been named “American Viticultural Areas” by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Only geographical locations that use at least 85 percent of the grapes grown in that area to make wine are granted thetitle. Here are a few regions that deservea visit: Driftless Region Established before the Civil War, the Wollersheim Winery is a national historic site. Wollersheim’s wines are national- and international-award winners. The winery makes many different wines, seven from the grapes grown in its 27-acre vineyard There are almost 800 acres of Wisconsin-grown grapes for wines produced at 51 wineries aroundthestate. on-site, with artisan cheeses and bread all year round (www.ledge stonevineyards.com, 920-532- 4384). Trout Springs Winery is another unique winery featuring the state’s only combination of a game farm, plant nursery and Class A Trout Hatchery, known collectively as Branch River Farms, offering fine vintage wine with an exquisite culinary experience (www.troutspringswinery. com, 866-687-9463). Door County Door County features blossom- (www.wollersheim.com, 800-847- ing orchards and lush vineyards nia grapes. Visitors can sample Creek Winery, Wisconsin’s largest vineyard, makes a variety of wines. The Door County Cherry, a estate (www.tourdotwinery.com, County cherries, is a guest fa- 9463). The new Tourdot Winery in Wisconsin Dells showcases wines made from Wisconsin and Califorwines year-round and tour the 608-253-4400). Fox Valley LedgeStone Vineyards is lo- cated on the same Niagara Escarpment as the famous Nia- gara wine region that provides Wisconsin with the climate and geography to grow grapes that will lead to high-quality wine. Visitors to the vineyard can relax and enjoy a glass of full-bodied red wine, grown, produced and bottled throughout the county. The Simon ery, a family run microwinery, offers wines crafted on-site from grapes grown from coast to coast and in Wisconsin. Visitors can enjoy complimentary wine in its restored 1850 tasting room (www.northleafwinery.com, 608- 580-0575). Northwoods The Northwoods is famous for its wonderland of lakes and forests, making it an idyllic setting for a day or night of wine tasting. Three Lakes Winery is best known for making Wisconsin’s Original Cranberry Wine and offers free wine tastings and seasonal tours as well as a retail shop located in a turn-of-the-century train station (www.tlwinery.com, 715-546-3080). Or step into another time at the Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vine- yard. It’s the image of a European estate complete with an art gallery, vineyard, carriage house, awarded a silver medal by the stable garden andfishing pond, wherevisitors can taste more than a dozen different varieties of handcrafted wines (www.chateaust American Gewurztraminer and “Untouchable Red” American For more information about Wisconsin wineries and other sweet wine produced from Door vorite. The winery has also been American Wine Society for its Ruby Cabernet wines (www.simon creekwines.com, 920-746-9307). For 25 years, the Orchard Coun- try Winery & Market has grown a variety of cherries, apples and grapes to ferment into wine. Guests can join a walking tour of croix.com, 715-483-2556). Wisconsin getaways, visit Travel Wisconsin.com or call (800) 4382- TRIP. Also, be sure to “like” Travel Wisconsin on Facebook at Facebook.com/TravelWisconsin and follow along on Twitter @TravelWI.
