Von Stiehl Winery - Algoma, Wisconsin

 

Which wines go best with pizza? With burgers? These are questions we've all asked ourselves at one time or another. Wine drinkers know that pizza can and should be enjoyed with wine. Pizza is frequently eaten in Italy and France, after all, where it is surely served with wine. Yet in this country, pizza and burgers are frequently served with beer. What's a wine drinker to do?

For the casual cooks out there, and even the gourmet chefs who like to feast on hamburgers and pizza from time to time, this is for you.

At our Ladies of the Vine Super Tasting, you'll learn how to pair our Wisconsin Wine (and any wine, really) with casual fare. You'll learn what tastes best with pizza and which wines to serve with birthday cake. In the process, you'll eat, you'll drink, and you'll be merry.

By the time you head out the door and over to a Super Bowl Party, you'll be armed with much knowledge and you'll be in a good mood. You may even feel like throwing a party yourself.

Hope to see you at our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery on Sunday, February 5, 2012, from noon to 3 p.m.

 

 

Wisconsinites who are crazy about ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing have been a bit blue this winter. While the mild temperatures and lack of snow have their benefits, they interfere with winter sports.

Door County, just north of our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery, is known as a winter wonderland. During typical winter weather, folks flock there to explore its miles of trails on skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles. Don't stay home just because Mother Nature hasn't cooperated; there is plenty to do in Door County even without snow.

 

• The 25th Annual Fish Creek Winter Festival takes place February 3-5, 2012. Ride the trolley, play human foosball, and check out the Door County Idol contest.

• Candlelight Ski/Hike through Peninsula State Park on February 4, 2012. Warm yourself by the big old bonfire. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Fire and Ice at Sturgeon Bay, February 17-19, 2012. Watch professionals carve ice, or try your own hand at it. Evenings are full of dancing.

 

Or forego the festivities and head to Door Peninsula with your sweetie for a romantic getaway. Cute cabins, quaint inns, and luxurious resorts invite lazy mornings and romantic evenings. Be sure to visit the tasting room at our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery on your way north. Find a wine you both like, and maybe some local cheese or sweet treat, to enjoy during your weekend in Door County. Valentine's Day will soon be here; what are your plans?

 

Try a bottle of our 2008 Barrel Select Cabernet Sauvignon, made with grapes from Washington State's Yakima Valley. A special wine for a special occasion.

Super Bowl Sunday doesn't only have to be about football. Really.

 

This year, Super Bowl Sunday can be about a whole lot more, at least for any ladies who can be at our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Ladies of the Vine "Super" Tasting

February 5, 2012

aka Super Bowl Sunday

Learn about that mysterious magical art--the art of pairing wine with food. In honor of the Super Bowl, the focus is on casual fare rather than gourmet.

Have you always wondered which wines taste best with pizza? With burgers? With bowls of chips and dip? These mysteries and others will be solved on Super Bowl Sunday at von Stiehl. We'll share some cardinal "dos" and "don'ts". We'll eat food. We'll sip several types of our Wisconsin wine. We won't have our eyes glued to a television.

After the magical pairing of wine and food, we'll turn the spotlight on Lou Lepore. Lou has been practicing and performing magic for more than 25 years. We expect audience participation, laughs, and magic, of course.

By the time our "Super" Tasting has finished, participants may not remember the other big event that takes place on February 5, 2012. Those who do remember should have ample time to make it to a Super Bowl party.

Not a member of Ladies of the Vine? Not a problem. To become a member, all you have to do is attend an event. Ladies of the Vine are entitled to many perks: 10% off gift merchandise at the winery, periodic special deals on our Wisconsin wine, and invitations to exclusive events.

Ladies of the Vine know how to have fun.

 

Dust off your dancing shoes and mark your calendars. The von Stiehl Stiehl Ball is set for January 28, 2012. It is shaping up to be THE event of the season.

We've been planning the Stiehl Ball for months, ever since we opened Over There, our new production facility, last spring. The space is so spacious, the vats so tall and gleaming, that they just demanded a Special Event. Who are we to say no to a party?

If you're looking for something special to give your sweetie this holiday season, give her (or him) tickets to the Stiehl Ball.

We'll all arrive around 5 p.m., grab a glass of our favorite Wisconsin wine, and mingle until heading to the table at 5:30. Dinner, catered by our own talented Sallie Marquardt, will be a leisurely affair; we'll have until 8 p.m. to enjoy each others' company and savor five courses (accompanied by five of our Wisconsin wines, of course).

Then, let the dancing begin. Jimmy Rosetti and the Rat Pack Review will make the music. We'll boogie down until 11 p.m., or until our legs give out, whichever comes first.

The dress is formal, because it's fun to dress to the nines from time to time. The attitude is casual, because it's just us under the beautiful clothes. So press your tux and fit your gown; the Stiehl Ball at our Wisconsin Winery will be a night to remember.

Reserve your spot before Christmas, and give a gift that will always be remembered.

The price is $75 per person (plus tax). Call 800.955.5208

 

 

No, we're not talking about flying to a warm Caribbean Island or a snowy ski resort. We're talking about flights of wine. Wisconsin Wine, to be exact.

For some folks, the best part of the holiday season is the presents. For others, it is the time we all set aside to be together. This year, we've decided to combine these two "holiday bests" in one terrific package.

Four People, Four Tastings Each, $44 Total

Participants will tour our historic barrel aging tunnels and learn how oak barrels affect the taste of white wines. You'll then tour our new production facility, "Over There," and learn just how grapes are transformed from fruit to wine. Along the way, a variety of our Wisconsin wines will be sniffed, swirled, and sampled, and we'll share some local cheeses and smoked meats.

Back in the tasting room, we'll pour your choice of wines, dry or sweet, grape or fruit, or a combination thereof. We'll then create a flight of three wines and three chocolates around your preferences.

Share this experience during the holidays with family or friends, or offer it as a gift to someone you love. "Four People, Four Tastings Each" must be enjoyed some time before March 31, 2012. These special pairings are offered at 2 p.m. Fridays, 12:30 and 2:45 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 p.m. Sundays.  If you bought your "Four People, Four Tastings" through Living Social please have your confirmation number to make reservation.  Reservation times are limited to groups of 20ppl each time slot.

Just like with air travel, if you need to reschedule your Four Flights of Wisconsin Wine because of bad weather, you may do so.

Please call 800.955.5208 to reserve your special holiday flights.

 

Find out just what takes place "Over There."

 

Or rather, serve Naughty…Naughty Girl Red Wine, that is.

Our top-selling Wisconsin Wine is on sale through the end of November. That means you have a day and a half to stock your wine cellars with Naughty Girl at the sale price. If you live close to our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery, stop by our tasting room. If you live far from here, order online.

Buy six bottles of Naughty Girl, and get one bottle free. Buy a case of Naughty Girl, and receive a 20% discount off the case (offer expires 11/30/11). Shipping costs will apply to online or phone orders.

With holiday parties just around the corner, it's worth stocking up on your favorite Wisconsin Wine. It's also worth taking advantage of a bargain. We hope you'll do both, and we hope you'll serve our fabulous blend of Cabernet Franc and brandy-fortified black raspberry wine to your guests this holiday season. We call her Naughty Girl.

 

 

It's no secret that we love wine here at von Stiehl, our Algoma, Wisconsin, Winery. We believe that our wine can stand alone. That said, it need also be noted that food brings out the best in wine. Together, food and wine make life worth living.

We offer wine and cheese pairings and wine and chocolate pairings in the tasting room of our Wisconsin Winery. These are tasty, but they really just whet the appetite. If cheese and wine can taste so good together, how would roast chicken and vegetables taste with wine, or filet mignon? The possibilities are endless. The mind reels.

Next weekend, let us cook for you. Join us for our Ladies of the Vine Fall Gourmet Luncheon, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The day begins with a tour of "Over There", our new production facility. We'll then move to our rathskeller, where we'll enjoy a 5 course luncheon. Each course will be paired with one of our Wisconsin Wines.

This is an event for ladies. Call your closest friends, your co-workers, your sisters and cousins. Call your mother. Call your daughter. Spend a few hours in good company, enjoying good food and good wine. If you're hesitating, ask yourself "Why not?".

 

Please call 1.800.955.5208 to make your reservation.

 

Our livelihood depends on a good fall harvest (and of course the subsequent creation of our Algoma, Wisconsin, wine) Maybe that's why we take so much pleasure in celebrating the fall harvest here at our Algoma, Wisconsin winery.

Members of our Ladies of the Vine club are invited to a Harvest Luncheon on November 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is just $34.99 per person.

The Harvest Luncheon includes:

 

• A Tour of our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery, including our newly remodeled "old spaces", the rathskeller and the tunnel, and our new production facility, affectionately known as "Over There".
• A wine reception.
• A five-course tapas luncheon inspired by the harvest and paired with five of our Wisconsin wines, selected to complement each dish.

 

This is a wonderful opportunity to visit with old friends and make new friends. It's easy to become a member of Ladies of the Vine. All you have to do is attend one of our LOTV events. Space is limited, so RSVP ASAP. Call 1.800.955.5208.

 

 

There is nothing like Door County during the autumn. The air is crisp and the colors are magnificent. It's nearly impossible to stay indoors during the daytime.

Many people head up to Door County at this time of year from parts further south. They pick apples and pears, visit pumpkin patches, and wander through lengthy corn mazes. They hike through wooded trails, bike down wooded lanes, and they golf.

There are more than a dozen golf courses on the Door Peninsula, where the golfing is bested only by the superlative views. The challenging greens of Alpine Golf Course in Egg Harbor afford stunning views of Egg Harbor and the surrounding bluffs. Deer Run Golf Course up on Washington Island is particularly colorful this time of year, surrounded as it is with mature maple trees. The golf course at Peninsula State Park is said to boast the most scenic greenways in the state. In addition to the large oak, maple and birch trees that line the greens (currently dressed in vivid red, orange, and yellow leaves), the course offers panoramic views of Green Bay, the coastline, and many villages on the peninsula.

We hope you'll stop by our Algoma, Wisconsin Winery as you travel north to the Door Peninsula. Our tasting room is open daily. Take time to try a few of our Wisconsin wines, and when you find one you especially like (we think you'll like them all), purchase a bottle or two to take with you. The only thing better than an autumn weekend in Door County is an autumn weekend in Door County accompanied by our Algoma, Wisconsin Wine.

 

Fall Colors are Peaking along the coast of Lake Michigan and up into the Door Peninsula. In other words, drop all responsibilities, pack the car, and start driving. By next week, the leaves will be starting to drop.

Door County is always lovely, but at the height of fall foliage, it is a feast for the senses. With the landscape dressed in rich shades of red, orange, and yellow, it's impossible to resist. Trails beckon and country roads invite scenic drives and long bike rides. Beaches beg for blankets laden with food and Wisconsin Wine. It's the perfect time for a little holiday.

Fun fall activities in Door County:

• Segway Tours.
• Farmers Markets. Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek, Jacksonport, and elsewhere.
• Haunted Lighthouses of the Great Lakes Tours.
• Hiking trails in Whitefish Dunes State Park.
• Sister Bay Fall Festival. October 14-16.
• Ellison Bay Arts Fall Art Crawl. October 22-223.

 

There are also numerous hiking trails, bike trails, golf courses, and kayak launch points in Door County.

Call your sweetie or gather your friends and head to Door County as soon as you can. Stop by our Algoma Wisconsin winery on the way, so you'll have good wine to enjoy after full days enjoying the splendor of autumn in Door County.

Try a glass of our new Diamond Chardonnay while you're at our Tasting Room. We've used grapes from Sonoma, California, to produce a lush, full Chardonnay. It's perfect for a warm autumn day.