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Memorial Day Weekend in Door County means the Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair. It's a great excuse to experience springtime on the Door Peninsula. This art fair is part of Door County's Festival of Blossoms, meaning it's a lovely time to visit.
The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27. 2012 is the 13th annual Fine Art Fair, and it looks like this year's event will be bigger and better than ever.
The Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair features original art work from close to 90 Wisconsin and Midwest artists. There will be sculpture, painting, jewelry, photography, fiber, and ceramics. Most of the artists will be on hand to discuss what they do and how they do it. All is for sale.
In addition to art, there will be music. Randy Peterson, Dan Ognavic, and TC Hatter are scheduled to take the stage several times throughout the weekend.
This is a child-friendly festival, with many activities designed to spark creativity in children.
Spend Memorial Day Weekend on the Door Peninsula. Drop by our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery on your way north. Taste some wine and buy a bottle or two of your favorites to enjoy over the weekend.
Happy Memorial Day!
Additional information is available at Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair.
Try a bottle of Lakeshore Mist over Memorial Day Weekend.
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Von Stiehl Winery is about as close as you can get to Lake Michigan without being in Lake Michigan. Actually, the winery sits on the banks of the Ahnapee River, which spills into nearby Lakes Michigan. The walk from the Algoma Marina to our Wisconsin Winery is short and sweet. This makes von Stiehl a great place to visit when you're out boating on Lake Michigan.
As you're making your plans for summer outings, whether they be on sailboats or motor boats, put Algoma on the map. Pull your boat into the Algoma Marina and walk up to von Stiehl Winery. Take a tour of the winery or sidle up to the bar for some complimentary wine tasting. On warm afternoons, enjoy drinks and tasty treats on the terrace.
Summer will be here sooner than you think, and warm weekends will be here even sooner. When you feel the urge to get out on Lake Michigan, remember our Algoma Winery. Stop by and pick up some cool Wisconsin white wine to enjoy on the lake, like our Lakehore Fume or our Lakeshore Mist.
The terrace.
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Mother's Day Weekend is fast approaching. Why not bring Mom to von Stiehl for a little wine tasting on May 12 or 13, 2012?
You could just offer Mom a bottle of our Wisconsin Wine--say, Naughty Girl Red or Cherry Blossom Blush. But wouldn't it be much more fun to surprise her with an outing to a charming town on the shores of Lake Michigan? Take a tour of our historic winery, spend some time sampling our wines, and buy mom a bottle (or two) of her favorite wine.
Many mothers of adult children just want to spend time with their kids on Mother's Day. Many mothers of small children just want a couple of hours away from the kids. Wine tasting at von Stiehl Wisconsin Winery is the perfect activity, either way.
We're offering a Mother's Day Weekend special. Purchase 6 or more bottles of wine and, in addition to the usual quantity discount, we'll throw in a beautiful floral umbrella and a packet of seeds. If you think your mother (or the mother of your children) would like that, bring her to our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery. We have limited quantities!
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May is a great time for antiquing in Door County. The weather is usually wonderful (if a bit unpredictable). Fruit trees are in full bloom and flowers are popping up everywhere. In short, spring is a lovely time to travel to Wisconsin's Door County.
There are many fine antique stores up and down the Door Peninsula, such as:
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- Baileys Barn Antiques, in Baileys Harbor.
- Boat House Antiques in Sturgeon Bay.
- A Summer Cottage in Fish Creek.
- Chanticleer Antiques in Sister Bay.
- Cornerstone Antiques in Egg Harbor.
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Of course, part of the fun is discovering your own treasures as you explore country lanes throughout Door County.
Don't forget to stop by Algoma for a little Wisconsin Wine tasting at von Stiehl before your antiquing adventure. You'll want a nice bottle of wine with you if you spend the night on the peninsula.
Save time to take a winery tour of von Stiehl during your Door County antiquing weekend!
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The 5th Annual Girls Night Out takes place in Algoma, Wisconsin on May 18th and 19, 2012. Algoma is a charming small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, at the south end of the Door Peninsula. Don't miss it!
There is nothing like getting away with your best girlfriends; you stay up late, talk about all sorts of things, and laugh a lot. Such occasions are precious, not least because the older we get, the less frequently they occur. Spouses, children, work, and other commitments mean there is little time for girlfriend getaways.
Make time for your best friends this year, or your sisters and your mother. Head to Algoma, Wisconsin for two nights at the historic Hotel Stebbins. This fun weekend includes:
- Steak and lobster dinner with complimentary hors d'oeuvres.
- DJ entertainment at Hotel Stebbins.
- Admittance into the Cherry De-Lite Festival
- $10 gift certificate to von Stiehl, a fabulous Algoma, Wisconsin Winery.
- $10 gift certificate to the Pampered Chef
- An assortment of free gifts from Algoma retailers.
The Cherry De-Lite Festival features live music, free chocolate covered cherries (oh my), and a televised "Cook Off" hosted by Mad Dog and Merrill and your weekend host, Kristine Ruel. It is guaranteed to be a fabulous weekend!
Stay one night or stay both nights. Just stay long enough to swing by von Stiehl for a little Wisconsin wine tasting while you're here.
Additional information available at Hotel Stebbins.
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We make wine here at von Stiehl Winery, but that doesn't mean we don't like beer. To prove it, we joining forces with Titletown Brewing Company on April 25, 2012, for a Wine and Beer Dinner. We hope you'll join us there for a dinner paired with both wine and beer.
Titletown Brewing Company is located in a lovely historic railroad depot in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It's a wonderful place to enjoy a meal (especially when that meal is accompanied by a glass of our Wisconsin wine or a pint of Titletown beer.
The Wine and Beer Dinner will start with a Greek Salad, move on to a lovely Pork Braciole, and conclude with Pecan Wine Cake. For those unfamiliar with it, a Pork Braciole is a pork loin stuffed with pancetta. It is unbelievably good. As for the Pecan Wine Cake, it simply has to be tasted.
Each course will be paired with a von Stiehl Wisconsin wine and a Titletown beer specifically chosen to complement the food. This really is the perfect event for couples with one avid beer drinker and one oenophile. It's also a steal at just $30 per person (plus tax).
Reservations must be made by April 22. Please call Titletown at 920-437-2237.
Cheers!
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Door County Cherries are imbued with all the freshness of spring. They burst with flavor. They're tangy-sweet and juicy. To eat a cherry is to taste heaven.
When we see all the Door County Cherry blossoms, we dream of the future harvest and the cherry pies to come. We dream of jams and tarts and cherry-filled pastries. We anticipate cheesecakes topped with cherries, yogurt mixed with cherries, and chocolate covered cherries.
All these thoughts compel us to open a bottle of Doc Stiehl's Cherry Bounce, a delightful combination of Wisconsin Cherry Wine and Cherry Brandy. We sip it after dinner, in lieu of eating a slice of non-existent cherry pie. When we feel in a very cherry mood, we also have a glass of Cherry Blossom Blush before dinner. The cherry flavor in our Wisconsin Cherry wines is always fresh.
Come to Door County to see the Cherry Blossoms this spring. Drive around on your own, ride your bike past the many orchards of the Door Peninsula, or sign up for a Spring Blossom Trolley Tour in Egg Harbor.
In the evening, after dinner, pull out a bottle of Doc. Stiehl's Cherry Bounce, and toast the arrival of spring.
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When tax day arrives, you'll want to celebrate. If you're like us, you'll also want to avoid spending lot's of money. With these thoughts in mind, we've decided to host "Swap Meet & Wine" at von Stiehl Winery on April 15, 2012.
Dig into your closet or brave your attic and find items you haven't seen or worn or used in years. Bring them with you to our Wisconsin Winery and leave them here. Someone else is sure to want them, for as the adage goes, one (wo)man's trash is another (wo)man's treasure. We'll donate what's left at the end of the day to a charity.
Sip a glass of Wisconsin Wine as you browse, and nibble tasty finger foods. This is to be a festive occasion!
More details available on our Events Page.
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Every wine lover dreams of drinking wine straight from the barrel at least once in a lifetime. Barrel aging and stone wine cellars are iconic. To stand in a wine cellar and breathe in the rich scent of the earth and the wood and the stone and the wine can be a heady experience. To actually taste some of the wine? Divine.
Von Stiehl Winery in Algoma, Wisconsin, is inviting you to have just that kind of experience. Spend some time with our winemaker, Aric, in the wine cellar. Be among the first to try some of his newest creations. Sample the Old Vine Merlot and Zinfandel. Try the Estate Barrel-Aged Marechal Foch, made entirely from grapes grown in our Stony Creek vineyard. Try the Barrel-fermented Chardonnay.
As you taste the wine you'll learn more about how it is created. In addition, you'll enjoy delicious appetizers and past vintage reserve tastings. We're looking forward to a fun afternoon.
Join us for a Wine Futures & Barrel Tasting in our historic Algoma, Wisconsin winery. Saturday, March 24, 2012, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Call 800.955.5208.
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This Friday night, March 16, 2012, is the much anticipated Date Night at von Stiehl. Yes, it's going to be a swanky evening at our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery, and we're all really looking forward to it. Our guests are invited to dress up, then roll up their sleeves and tuck into a truly delicious meal. Asparagus Bruschetta, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad, Prime Rib or Salmon with Clam Sauce. To conclude? A generous slice of Chocolate Pecan Tart. Yum, yum, yum!
Each course (even dessert) will be served with a specially selected Wisconsin wine. We expect that both the wine and the food will be enhanced by the pairing. It should be both delicious and educational.
Dinner guests are invited to take 25% off any wine purchase, that night only. Imagine, an exceptional date night that's also a bargain. How can you resist?
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