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Wineries across Wisconsin: Autumn is the perfect time to tour these scenic vineyards and cozy tasting rooms.

Clockwise from upper left: Wollersheim Winery Vineyard / Photo credit Wollersheim Winery; Captain’s Walk Winery / Photo credit Captain’s Walk Winery; Parallel 44 grape harvest / Photo credit Parallel 44 Winery; Door 44 Winery / Photo credit Door 44 Winery.

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ine lovers need not make the long trek to best wine, Philippe Coquard said, “We have three kids. That is like asking, ‘Which to sip superb wines. Wisconsin of the three kids do you like best?’” But offers some of the best. In fact, the Wisconsin he does admit being partial to Domaine W du Sac, an estate-grown dry red, with a Winery Association divides the state into five wine medium-bodied palate and overtones of — Driftless, Door , Fox Valley, Glacial Hills and raspberries and dark cherries, aged in oak. Northwoods — each with distinctive varieties and features. Don’t miss: Prairie Fumé, a multiple top award-winning wine. Grab a glass, With a backdrop of fall colors perfectly complementing then tour Wollersheim’s historic wine cave recently renovated as a museum wineries the ruby nouveaus, why not traverse the state and sample dedicated to the winery’s history. Founded in 2005, Parallel 44 began as a wines from each delicious . winemaking and grape growing hobby for Door County Region Johnson and Milano. Self-taught winemaker Johnson wanted to “do something different Parallel 44 Vineyard and Winery, Driftless Region romance. We grow for quality of wine.” in Wisconsin.” “My passion is giving a Kewaunee distinctive taste of what wine from the upper Wollersheim Winery, Prairie du Sac A native of the Beaujolais region in Door 44 Winery, Sturgeon Bay Midwest can be.” His wines are largely made Situated on a hillside with views of the France, Coquard comes from a long line of The first of two sister wineries co-owned by with Wisconsin-grown grapes. Wisconsin River valley accented by bountiful vintners and holds degrees in winemaking, husband and wife team Steve Johnson and bluffs, the historic Wollersheim Winery viticulture and wine marketing. After Maria Milano, Door 44 is located in the Door Parallel 44 won “Best Overall Wine” for presents autumn grape leaves in hues of arriving in the as a young County wine region where magnificent colors its Petite Pearl at the annual Wisconsin yellow, orange and brown. It is there fine man on agricultural exchange, he became of changing leaves are always supplied Professional Wine Competition. Grown wine begins. Wollersheim’s winemaker in 1985. He now during fall. exclusively from grapes at Parallel 44’s runs the winery alongside his wife, Julie vineyard, it is an “expression of violets, spice, “You have to understand grape growing to Coquard, daughter of founders Bob and Off the western shore of Lake , 15 and blackberry lingering on your palate with make great wines,” said Philippe Coquard, JoAnn Wollersheim. miles east of Green Bay, Parallel 44 presents a soft, smooth finish.” Wollersheim Winery president and a vineyard with Northern Varietal Grapes and winemaker. “We don’t grow grapes for the When asked about Wollersheim Winery’s a winery with a decided Tuscan style. See WI Wineries, PAGE 3 2 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015 Content provided by Travel Wisconsin MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL Two Days to Explore TOMAHAWK, WI So you never managed to squeeze in the annual summer vacation with your favorite college sidekicks or neighborhood friends? Fortunately, it’s not too late. Try Tomahawk for a combo fitness travel/classic Northwoods weekend escape.

Day One as long as the weather cooperates. Pick up some fudge for the ride 9:30 a.m. – Unload the bikes and home (the mint is an intense sweet get pedaling on the Hiawatha treat). Tip: Open for lunch with a Trail, which follows the abandoned wraps, soup and salad menu. Milwaukee Road railroad bed north for six miles to the Lincoln County 8:30 a.m. – Fishing options and fish line near Lake Nokomis. Still have are plentiful. There’s Lake Nokomis some energy left in the tank? Pick to the north for musky, bass, pike up the 18-mile Bearskin State Trail, and walleye; Lake Alice to the south, another former railroad corridor. known for its terrific fish habitats; and Lake Mohawksin right in town. Noon – Load up on the lunch buffet Bait shops with fishing guides on at Randy’s Bambinos. Balance hand include Aquatic Arts Fishing those slices of pizza with a healthy Pro Shop and Chuck’s Sport Shop. salad or homemade soup. Gluten- free options are available. 10 a.m. – If you prefer to swing a club rather than cast a line, make 1:30 p.m. – Early fall days can be Silver Birch is a classic Wisconsin supper club / Photo credit Silver Birch Supper Club your morning activity a round of plenty sunny and warm, so get out nine at the Edgewater course on Treehaven’s hiking trails wind through various Northwoods habitats / Photo credit Treehaven on the water for some kayaking. Lake Alice with lots of lake views, or Changing Gears Pedal and Paddle play 18 at Inshalla with a Par 70 has all kinds of kayaks for rental layout that serves up a challenge. – recreational, tandem, fishing Even if you don’t golf, both courses or hybrid. They’ll shuttle you and have great lunch spots where the gear wherever you want to go, you can grab a sandwich and a including three different sections of cold beverage. Try a Reuben on the Wisconsin River. If you’d rather homemade bread at Edgewater stay on dry land, the Treehaven or one of the “Mulligan Melts” at natural resources center sits on Inshalla. an ancient glacial ridge with hiking trails going through almost every 2 p.m. –Take a shopping stroll Northwoods habitat. downtown to slow it down before heading home. There’s Standard 5 p.m. – Reward yourself with a Mercantile for Northwoods-type monumental scoop of ice cream items and cozy apparel, Scentability from Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe. for handcrafted soaps and lotions, The owner’s favorite is Peanut Butter and Silver Threads Boutique for the Revel, dark chocolate mixed with Load up on ice cream at the Windmill Ice Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe can be Dine on the patio at Silver Birch while the weather cooperates / Cream Shoppe / Photo credit Windmill reached by land or water / Photo credit Photo credit Silver Birch Supper Club owner’s own line of clothes plus swirls of peanut butter. Get here Ice Cream Shoppe Windmill Ice Cream Shoppe handcrafted jewelry. on land, by hiking trail or by boat. But don’t dawdle – it’s only open 4 p.m. – On the way out of town, through Sept. 27. take a quick detour to Brigadoon Winery for a bottle of Rustic Red 7 p.m. – You know what we’re going is Bootlegger’s, built in 1928 and Tomahawk River. For the name Forest Campgrounds on Lake Alice. listen for loons on the lake. made from five of the red grapes to say, right? Supper club. Silver said to have been frequented by alone, quaff a cold one on the For a classic “up north” resort with grown at their vineyard.​ Birch is old school – it’s exactly not-so-savory characters Al Capone outdoor patio at Bottom’s Up on nice updates, visit the family-run 111 years old. Get a spot at the and John Dillinger. Lake Alice. Pine Cone Ranch Resort on Crystal Day Two bar or outside on the deck for Lake. Stay in a resort home or 7:30 a.m. – Go where the locals best views of Half Moon Lake. You 9 p.m. – Grab a night cap at the 11 p.m. – If camping is your thing, knotty pine cabin. Northern Nest go for a great cup of Joe and fresh- can’t go wrong with the walleye. Prairie Rapids Tavern, featuring there’s Terrace View Campsites on Resort and Three T’s Resort are made pastries – What’s Brewin’ Another supper club to consider an outdoor room for a view to the Muskellunge Lake or Sure-Wood both on Lake Nokomis. Be sure to coffee shop. There’s garden seating

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Door 44, opened in 2013, father was a liquor store wine Walk Riesling 2014. boasts 2015 “best in show” buyer and educator. Fancy wine-speak not sparkling wine honors for its required. Bubbler wine. This early and frequent exposure gave Jim a “broad Don’t miss: Fall Harvest Fest appreciation for wine,” enabling Glacial Hills at Parallel 44, Sept. 12, 2015, him to adeptly recommend Region noon to 6 p.m. Come early and food and wine pairings, he Vines to Cellar, Port enter for a spot in a traditional said. The winery also offers grape stomp. “top notch” interactive wine Lake Michigan on the horizon, tasting. “We learn our guests’ accentuated by age-old trees interests and tastes, so we can winery Fox Valley Region in autumn splendor, makes enhance their appreciation of with Captain’s Walk Winery, a drive east on Highway 33 wine,” he said. love story Green Bay into Port Washington a sight beginnings. Located in a handsomely Don’t miss: Snobbery-free to behold. A stopping point for preserved Italianate Victorian wine tasting in a casual many on their way “up north,” Husband and wife home surrounded by luscious atmosphere. Relax with a glass the Mayberry-esque historic owners Jim and C.J. greenery, Captain’s Walk of award-winning Captain’s city offers Vines to Cellar, a Wirsching-Neuser were Winery offers premium wine engaged when C.J. asked tasting in a light-hearted Jim, a longtime home beer manner. Brothers Aric and Brad brewer, to make wine for Schmiling established this DISCOVER MORE their wedding toast. The dutiful winery in 2007, intending to fiancé said yes. Made from create a boutique winery with C.J.’s personal pear tree, the small, high quality batches. WINERIES couple labeled their first wine “Pear of Hearts.” The Schmilings’ focus on my comprehensive, entertaining Visit even more of Wisconsin’s more than Established in 2008, the home. wine education brought 100 wineries to experience our incredible winery’s customers often I want brothers PJ and Jim Koehler to grab a bottle and head to variety of wines. Meet the winemakers, customers to the business. Current winery Harrington Beach State Park, see the vineyards and orchards, tour the feel like part of the family,” said women are sisters,” Caitlin managers, the Koehler brothers just 10 minutes north of Port co-owner of All Sisters’ Winery, said. While the focus is women, grew up with wine served daily wineries and - best of all - taste the wines! Washington. Or, customers stay Caitlin Hauser, of her historic male customers are also at the dinner table while their in town, dine and peruse local farm house setting. welcome. art galleries. “Art and wine go Caitlin names her wines based hand in hand,” C.J. said. Family is near and dear to on what she feels when tasting. her as she owns the winery Sweet Romantic and Reserved Don’t miss: “U-VIN” or with her mother, Renate Reds are favorites. Rowdy Girl “Become the Vintner” – Make Hauser, who entered the wine is another, named while Caitlin your own wine with some help profession with her husband was sampling “a little too from the Vines to Cellar staff. nearly 20 years ago. Having much” and became a bit of a Pick your favorite variety, a grown up the daughter of two “rowdy girl,” she said. custom label and learn all professional wine makers, about wine while working Caitlin wanted to stay in the Don’t miss: A chance to through the wine-making business she knows and loves, gather your best gal pals Oct. process. but opted to “do her own 2-4, 2015. Plan your visit thing.” In January 2012, she to the winery during Bayfield Northwoods incorporated the winery and Apple Festival, one of the Region uses Wisconsin-grown grapes “Top Ten Autumn Festivals in All Sisters’ Winery, purchased wholesale. North America” by Society of American Travel Writers. Bayfield The Hausers aim to embody “People come into the winery the power and beauty of all All Sisters’ Winery co-owners Caitlin and Renate Hauser believe all women are sisters / Photo credit Caitlin Hauser and think they are walking into types of women. “I believe all

The runs along the The Upper Valley (UMRV) American Viticulture Area Great River Road River on Wisconsin’s west coast, passing five (AVA) was established by the U.S. government in 2009. The largest different Wisconsin wineries including: in the nation, this AVA includes the bluff lands regions of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and and represents 32 wineries with 445 Danzinger Vineyards – Alma vineyard acres. AVAs are particular grape-growing regions with Wine Elmaro Vineyard – Trempealeau distinguishing features, a name and delineated boundary, Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery – Stockholm according to the AVA official definition. These designations Trail Seven Hawks Vineyards – Fountain City allow vintners to more accurately describe their wines’ origins. Valley Vineyard – Prescott

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Oktoberfest, Follow the march of fall color Wisconsin-Style. Prost! through Wisconsin’s 16 million acres of forest by checking out These lively Oktoberfest celebrations showcase Wisconsin’s the Fall Color Report before you German heritage with authentic food and drink, polka music hit the road. This is the season and dancing galore. Mother Nature shows off her best display of rich reds, warm Oktoberfest – Oktoberfest USA – Chippewa Falls La Crosse oranges and vibrant yellows. Sept. 18-20. Oct. 1-4. It’s updated as colors burst Sample authentic German foods, One of the nation’s top Oktoberfest across the state, so you’ll always compete in the sauerkraut-eating or celebrations, held where G. Heileman have the latest on peak color. beer-stein-holding contest, watch the Brewing and Old Style beer were born. Our suggestion: keep the page Golden Keg Procession. Prost! bookmarked and the car loaded. Octoberfest – Oktoberfest Celebration – You don’t want to miss this show. Appleton Lake Geneva Sept. 25-26. Oct. 10-11. TravelWisconsin.com/ Octoberfest transforms the streets of Bring the kids to this family-friendly Fall-Color-Report downtown Appleton into a two-day party, celebration. Pig out on caramel apples complete with Spaten Oktoberfest – the and take home a pumpkin at the Great world’s first Oktoberfest beer. Pumpkin Giveaway. Photo credit Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

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Look Port and Starboard for Fall Color

September can still be warm, but grab a cozy sweater just in case and hop on-board one of these scenic boat tours to enjoy the fall colors.

Dells Boat Tours – Wisconsin Dells Surround yourself with the beauty of the natural sandstone cliffs and fall foliage on the complete tour, or get spooked on the new Season of the Witch tour.

Apostle Island Cruises – Bayfield Explore the breathtaking fall colors of the National Lakeshore and the magnificent, icy waters of Lake Superior. Try the glass-bottomed tour for a peek at several real shipwrecks. Photo credit TravelWisconsin.com

Fish Creek Scenic Wisconsin Horicon Marsh Lake Geneva Chain O’Lakes Boat Tours – River Cruises – Boat Tours – Cruise Line – Cruises – Fish Creek Rhinelander Horicon Lake Geneva Waupaca Door County is dazzling come Enjoy a whole spectrum of The annual migration of The majestic homes on Lake The double decker sternwheel- autumn. Catch a ride on one Northwoods colors, not to Canada geese begins in mid- Geneva are best seen from a er, Chief Waupaca, winds its of three different tours to Eagle mention a classic Wisconsin September and peaks in mid- boat. And when paired with way through eight of Waupaca’s Bluff Lighthouse, Peninsula meal (think fish fry and prime October, but other wildlife is the reds, golds and browns of 22 crystal-clear Chain O’Lakes. State Park, Millionaire’s Row, rib), on the Wilderness Queen. abundant and fall colors paint autumn, the view is downright Take in the crisp, fall air and Eagle Cave and more. There’s even a special Spooky a perfect backdrop. irresistible. Try the Shoreline stunning colors while learning Cruise in October. Walk and Champagne Brunch the history of the area. Cruise on Sundays through October for a real treat. 6 SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015 Content provided by Travel Wisconsin MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL

Climb inside a time machine. Come and see our amazing new Visitor Center and Wesley W. Jung Carriage Museum. Take a horse-drawn ride back in time to learn how your relatives lived before indoor plumbing, electricity and the automobile.

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