Von Stiehl Winery - Algoma, Wisconsin

Wisconsin wine is a wonderful addition to any Thanksgiving feast. We recognize, however, that deciding which wine to serve can be difficult. Some guests will prefer white, some red, some rosé; some prefer hearty reds and sweet whites, some don't. As hosts, we wish to satisfy every palate.

There are two ways to approach this dilemma, as we see it.

Option 1. Empty your personal wine cellars, finding a bottle to suit every taste. There is nothing wrong with that. We may be told to pair turkey with white wine, but if Uncle Charlie prefers our Crimson Royale, by all means, let him have it.

Option 2. Slip away this weekend to sample a variety of wines at our Algoma Wisconsin winery, and pick the ones you think would best complement each course. Our pourers will be happy to offer advice, and may suggest you try the following wines: Cranberry Wine, which is made with holiday meals in mind; Oktoberfest, a blend of Vignoles, Gewurztraminer and Riesling grapes; Sparkling Muscat, perfect for celebratory toasts; and our brandy-fortified Cherry Kirsche and Framboise dessert wines, the perfect way to end a meal.

Happy Thanksgiving!

A stone's throw from our Wisconsin Winery is the Hotel Stebbins, a fantastic, historic hotel, restaurant and Bar in downtown Algoma. There are a couple of events coming up at the hotel that we feel are worth mentioning.

Be spontaneous and head to Hotel Stebbins Friday December 10 for the annual White Elephant Christmas Party. This is a great time to enjoy the historic bar and a tasty glass of our Algoma Wisconsin wine - or two. Gather together a few of your closest friends and head to Algoma for the night. While here, you may find a few perfect gifts in the shops of our quaint downtown. You should certainly drop by the winery for tasting and shopping, because nothing says "I love you" like a good bottle of Wisconsin wine.

It's not too early to make your plans for New Year's Eve. The Hotel Stebbins is offering an interesing special to ring in the New Year. You'll be sure to find our tasty wine in their bar to toast 2010. Raise a glass of Sparkling Muscat!