Von Stiehl Winery - Algoma, Wisconsin

Winter in Door County is idyllic. Think romantic weekends cuddling by the fire in a vacation cabin or B&B. Think families playing together in the great outdoors. Think of skiing and snowshoeing with a group of friends. Imagine yourself flying over the snow on a snowmobile, ice fishing on Green Bay, or quietly cantering through the forest on horseback. Yes, Door County is a wonderland in winter time.

If you are traveling to Door County some weekend soon, stop by our Algoma Wisconsin Winery on your way north. The perfect end to a day of winter recreation is to share a bottle of our Wisconsin Wine by the fire.

Sip on Doc Stiehl's Cherry Bounce, a wonderful blend of cherry wine and cherry brandy - it will warm you from the inside out. Share a bottle of Meritage, a uniquely Wisconsin wine that is earthy and full. Serve the kids our Sparkling Grape Juice. The gift shop and tasting room at our Wisconsin winery is also a good place to find chocolate treats and Wisconsin cheeses to share on winter nights in Door County.

In less than a month, the Ladies of the Vine will be gathering again with another fun event. The Ladies of the Vine Wine Panel will take place on Sunday, February 7, 2010, from 1:30 to 3:30. The Panel consists of our Wisconsin Winery vintner, Aric Schmilling; P.J. Koehler, the assistant manager from our sister winery Captain's Walk; and Green Bay's Nala's Cheese expert, Alan Trick.

Ladies of the Vine and their guests will learn about the different wines we craft at our Wisconsin wineries. The important art of pairing wine and cheese so that both taste their best will also be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions as we all sip and nibble our way through the afternoon.

We can think of no better way to get through the winter than to gather together with good friends, good wine, and good food at our Algoma WI winery.

Call 800.955.5208 for more information.

As winter approaches, it gets harder and harder to forget the cold. The only solution we've found here at our Wisconsin winery is, well, wine. Our tasting room is cozy and inviting. Our wines are delicious and warm us from the inside out. Sometimes we pull out a bottle of our Blueberry Wine or Dry Cherry, and reminisce about what summer tasted like. Other times we prefer to enjoy a botle of Naughty Girl, which helps make the cold seem appropriate.

Another great way to forget the cold is to indulge in a Ladies of the Vine event, entitled "Forget the Cold," on Saturday November 7 at our Algoma Wisconsin winery. Pretty catchy, huh?

We'll have Cooking Demonstratioins by Julie Hathaway and Kelly Bohenski, from 2:30 - 4:30. You'll learn all sorts of cool tricks, and have fun while learning. At 6pm enjoy dinner at the Hotel Stebbins, where you'll be entertained by humorist Kathy Altergott.

Don't miss this LOTV wine weekend special. There will be great wine available for purchase, and you'll receive a bottle of Christmas wine with your admission ($35 per lady).

Call 800-955-5208 to reserve your spot. Call the Hotel Stebbins at 920-487-5521 for lodging information, or visit www.algoma.com.