Terroir – Learning To Blend Wine With Local Flavors
January 23, 2027, 2PM
$249/person, 30-person capacity
***TICKETS CURRENTLY DISCOUNTED AT $225/PERSON***
“Terroir” in the world of wine reflects the environmental effects that soil, climate, and terrain can impart on the taste and character of wine. The specific location where grapes are grown imparts distinct qualities to the wine produced from them.
We believe that this concept also extends to farmland and the animals raised on it. By joining with Salmon’s Meats and Homestead Kitchen and Tap, we aim to bring an unpretentious educational experience that pairs our wines and ciders with locally raised beef and locally produced cheese.
Join von Stiehl owners on the afternoon and evening of January 23, to be guided through multiple wine pairing experiences focused on Door and Kewaunee County terroir. Test your wine blending abilities as we create a new red wine together, then step back in time with a tasting of some of our reserve wines. Only 30 tickets are available. Please sign up soon!
2 pm von Stiehl Production • 104 Steele Street
Experience the grapes of our Door County vineyard paired with meats curated by Salmon’s Meats. Learn how Marechal Foch, Frontenac, and Marquette grapes are blended to create our estate vintages.
Our meat experts from Salmon’s will offer three cold cuts of meat to be paired with these wines, and we will explore together how the flavors of the meat and wine reflect our local lakeside terroir.
3 pm von Stiehl Production • 104 Steele Street
A blending experience. Our ultimate task will be to create a super blend which will pair with Krohn cheese made with Ebert milk.
Teams will create and name their blend, then write tasting notes explaining why the blend pairs so well with the selected cheese. The winning blend will be produced in 2027.
4 pm von Stiehl Tasting Room • 115 Navarino Street
Special flight tasting created from our vault wines.
(5:30 pm winery departure to Homestead Kitchen and Tap)
6:30 Dinner begins at Homestead Kitchen and Tap • N7551 Co Rd D
We’ll move to Homestead Kitchen and Tap for a dinner featuring Ebert Hanger and Flat Iron steaks cooked medium-rare. We’ll learn about the animals, how they are raised, and how local terroir and feeding affect flavors.
Come in comfortable dress. This casual night is about learning about the farming practices that go into the flavors of wine and food.
Maximum of 30 attendees. $249 per person includes afternoon cheeses and meats, wine, dinner, three bottles of the winning blend, and many laughs! Wines will be available for pick up in the summer of 2028. After purchasing tickets, please email brad@vonstiehl.com with any special food requests or allergies.
***TICKETS WILL INCREASE TO $249/PERSON ON APRIL 1ST, 2026***
Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour
Saturday, February 21st, 1:30pm
$30/person, 20-person capacity
Looking for a fun way to enjoy a weekend afternoon or unwind with a loved one? Relax and share laughs as you enjoy our Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour experience!
The pairings you will encounter through these Amuse-bouche tours were initially inspired by the pairings featured at our quarterly Family Plan Wine Club pick-up parties. However, the specific pairings in these monthly tours have been enhanced and provide an experience beyond stopping by to pick up wine. Each tour will take place on one select day in February-May, and will be offered at 1:30pm, with a 20-person capacity.
So, what is amuse-bouche, you may ask? Amuse-bouche is a specific cuisine category dedicated to, simply, “amuse the mouth” by preparing bite-sized appetizers. Similar to hors d’œuvres, amuse-bouches are single offerings and generally depict a glimpse of a chef’s style. And although there may not be an entire entree awaiting you, there is plenty of delicious von Stiehl wine!
This experience goes beyond just a regular tour of recollecting dates, names, and brick walls. During this exploration, our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will share the history of the winery, provide education about our production process (and perhaps a few ghost stories), but they will also share a unique pairing experience that will stimulate your appetite for a continued afternoon out on the town. Part of what makes these five “amuse-bouche” food and wine offerings so special is that all have been hand-selected by our head winemaker, Aric, as well as our wine club concierge, Jenny. Science, experience, and pure enjoyment have gone into each of the five pairings that will be showcased during these tours. Each pairing will be used to awaken the palate while preparing you for the next step throughout our property. Our tour will begin at the winery and continue through our production facility, showcasing pairings within our Barrel Room, Bottling Room, and Tank Room. Upon each stop, you will enjoy a small bite that is paired with big flavors and interesting facts about the inner workings of von Stiehl. You will then be directed back to the winery to view and enjoy your last pairing in our historic cellars.
This Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour showcases our unique wine style, our love of food and ingenuity, and a new approach to our nostalgic history.
There are so many reasons to treat ourselves, stop into the winery, and let us be a part of yours. Share this experience with a loved one and purchase your ticket(s) today!
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Saturday, March 21st
Sunday, April 26th
Saturday, May 30th
Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour
Saturday, March 21st, 1:30pm
$30/person, 20-person capacity
Looking for a fun way to enjoy a weekend afternoon or unwind with a loved one? Relax and share laughs as you enjoy our Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour experience!
The pairings you will encounter through these Amuse-bouche tours were initially inspired by the pairings featured at our quarterly Family Plan Wine Club pick-up parties. However, the specific pairings in these monthly tours have been enhanced and provide an experience beyond stopping by to pick up wine. Each tour will take place on one select day in February-May, and will be offered at 1:30pm, with a 20-person capacity.
So, what is amuse-bouche, you may ask? Amuse-bouche is a specific cuisine category dedicated to, simply, “amuse the mouth” by preparing bite-sized appetizers. Similar to hors d’œuvres, amuse-bouches are single offerings and generally depict a glimpse of a chef’s style. And although there may not be an entire entree awaiting you, there is plenty of delicious von Stiehl wine!
This experience goes beyond just a regular tour of recollecting dates, names, and brick walls. During this exploration, our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will share the history of the winery, provide education about our production process (and perhaps a few ghost stories), but they will also share a unique pairing experience that will stimulate your appetite for a continued afternoon out on the town. Part of what makes these five “amuse-bouche” food and wine offerings so special is that all have been hand-selected by our head winemaker, Aric, as well as our wine club concierge, Jenny. Science, experience, and pure enjoyment have gone into each of the five pairings that will be showcased during these tours. Each pairing will be used to awaken the palate while preparing you for the next step throughout our property. Our tour will begin at the winery and continue through our production facility, showcasing pairings within our Barrel Room, Bottling Room, and Tank Room. Upon each stop, you will enjoy a small bite that is paired with big flavors and interesting facts about the inner workings of von Stiehl. You will then be directed back to the winery to view and enjoy your last pairing in our historic cellars.
This Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour showcases our unique wine style, our love of food and ingenuity, and a new approach to our nostalgic history.
There are so many reasons to treat ourselves, stop into the winery, and let us be a part of yours. Share this experience with a loved one and purchase your ticket(s) today!
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Sunday, April 26th
Saturday, May 30th
Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour
Sunday, April 26th, 1:30pm
$30/person, 20-person capacity
Looking for a fun way to enjoy a weekend afternoon or unwind with a loved one? Relax and share laughs as you enjoy our Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour experience!
The pairings you will encounter through these Amuse-bouche tours were initially inspired by the pairings featured at our quarterly Family Plan Wine Club pick-up parties. However, the specific pairings in these monthly tours have been enhanced and provide an experience beyond stopping by to pick up wine. Each tour will take place on one select day in February-May, and will be offered at 1:30pm, with a 20-person capacity.
So, what is amuse-bouche, you may ask? Amuse-bouche is a specific cuisine category dedicated to, simply, “amuse the mouth” by preparing bite-sized appetizers. Similar to hors d’œuvres, amuse-bouches are single offerings and generally depict a glimpse of a chef’s style. And although there may not be an entire entree awaiting you, there is plenty of delicious von Stiehl wine!
This experience goes beyond just a regular tour of recollecting dates, names, and brick walls. During this exploration, our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will share the history of the winery, provide education about our production process (and perhaps a few ghost stories), but they will also share a unique pairing experience that will stimulate your appetite for a continued afternoon out on the town. Part of what makes these five “amuse-bouche” food and wine offerings so special is that all have been hand-selected by our head winemaker, Aric, as well as our wine club concierge, Jenny. Science, experience, and pure enjoyment have gone into each of the five pairings that will be showcased during these tours. Each pairing will be used to awaken the palate while preparing you for the next step throughout our property. Our tour will begin at the winery and continue through our production facility, showcasing pairings within our Barrel Room, Bottling Room, and Tank Room. Upon each stop, you will enjoy a small bite that is paired with big flavors and interesting facts about the inner workings of von Stiehl. You will then be directed back to the winery to view and enjoy your last pairing in our historic cellars.
This Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour showcases our unique wine style, our love of food and ingenuity, and a new approach to our nostalgic history.
There are so many reasons to treat ourselves, stop into the winery, and let us be a part of yours. Share this experience with a loved one and purchase your ticket(s) today!
Upcoming Tour Dates:
Saturday, May 30th
Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour
Saturday, May 30th, 1:30pm
$30/person, 20-person capacity
Looking for a fun way to enjoy a weekend afternoon or unwind with a loved one? Relax and share laughs as you enjoy our Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour experience!
The pairings you will encounter through these Amuse-bouche tours were initially inspired by the pairings featured at our quarterly Family Plan Wine Club pick-up parties. However, the specific pairings in these monthly tours have been enhanced and provide an experience beyond stopping by to pick up wine. Each tour will take place on one select day in February-May, and will be offered at 1:30pm, with a 20-person capacity.
So, what is amuse-bouche, you may ask? Amuse-bouche is a specific cuisine category dedicated to, simply, “amuse the mouth” by preparing bite-sized appetizers. Similar to hors d’œuvres, amuse-bouches are single offerings and generally depict a glimpse of a chef’s style. And although there may not be an entire entree awaiting you, there is plenty of delicious von Stiehl wine!
This experience goes beyond just a regular tour of recollecting dates, names, and brick walls. During this exploration, our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will share the history of the winery, provide education about our production process (and perhaps a few ghost stories), but they will also share a unique pairing experience that will stimulate your appetite for a continued afternoon out on the town. Part of what makes these five “amuse-bouche” food and wine offerings so special is that all have been hand-selected by our head winemaker, Aric, as well as our wine club concierge, Jenny. Science, experience, and pure enjoyment have gone into each of the five pairings that will be showcased during these tours. Each pairing will be used to awaken the palate while preparing you for the next step throughout our property. Our tour will begin at the winery and continue through our production facility, showcasing pairings within our Barrel Room, Bottling Room, and Tank Room. Upon each stop, you will enjoy a small bite that is paired with big flavors and interesting facts about the inner workings of von Stiehl. You will then be directed back to the winery to view and enjoy your last pairing in our historic cellars.
This Amuse-Bouche Pairing Tour showcases our unique wine style, our love of food and ingenuity, and a new approach to our nostalgic history.
There are so many reasons to treat ourselves, stop into the winery, and let us be a part of yours. Share this experience with a loved one and purchase your ticket(s) today!
2026 Wet Whistle Wine Festival
September 18th & 19th
Wet Whistle Wine Fest is a fundraiser for the Community Improvement of Algoma, and the Algoma Fire and Rescue. Our 2026 Wet Whistle Wine Festival offers award-winning wines, a grape stomp, hearty sandwiches, & live music! Upon initial observation, what may seem odd at Wet Whistle Wine Fest are all the costumes! We don’t ask anyone to dress up, yet it never ceases to amaze every year! This year, the event will be taking place on Friday, September 18th from 5PM-9PM, and Saturday, September 19th from 10AM-6PM. Come to the wine fest and see it for yourself!
Activities:
• Grape Stomps
• Wine, Cider & Beer
• Wine Tasting
• Food by the Algoma Fire Department
• Great live music
Friday 5PM – 9PM
Free admission. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Live Music: TBD
Saturday 10AM – 6PM
$10 Admission. Children under 12 FREE. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission includes:
Live Music: 10am – 1:30pm TBD, 2pm – 6pm TBD
Celebrity Stomp Off • 11am & 11:20am
Grape Stomp Heats: 12:20pm, 1:30pm & 3pm
Grand Grape Stomp Off • 4:30pm
Outside of Admission Gates:
Wine Tastings ~ Inside von Stiehl Winery: 10AM – 5PM
Winery Hours: 10AM – 6PM
Winery Tours: 11AM, 1PM, & 3PM
Scavenger Hunt: Redeemable through Sunday, September 20th
Details are subject to change. Stay updated on the latest news regarding Wet Whistle Wine Fest by checking your email and signing up for our e-newsletter.
Door County Vineyard Tour
Friday, September 18th, 11am & 2pm
$49/person
This Door County Vineyard Tour is a ‘Vine to Wine’ experience. Our Door County vineyard tour includes three unique locations across multiple properties. This experience was created to highlight the journey of the grape from vine to wine! Step into the peaceful countryside of the Schmiling century farm, located six miles north of Algoma in the south end of Door County. The Stony Creek Vineyard was named for the meandering waterway it overlooks in 1997, when the first vines were planted by father/son team Bill and Aric Schmiling. This is one of the oldest vineyards in Door County, managed by the oldest licensed winery in Wisconsin.
You will learn about the history of the land, the development of our first vines, and how our practices have changed over the years. See the three varieties of French-Hybrid grapes that we grow. These cold-hardy vines were designed at the University of Minnesota to survive our challenging midwestern winters. Hear about the Wisconsin Ledge terroir, how it affects the vines in their current stage, and understand how the characteristics of the vineyard show up in our wines.
The tour will continue to Algoma through our production facility and historic cellars, with tastings of special vintages along the way.
Allow yourself the opportunity to taste and be educated on the lifecycle of a von Stiehl grape through our Door County Vineyard Tour. Expand your knowledge, and then be able to purchase and take home any desired wine for a true “vineyard to table” experience! This tour is a great way to spend time with friends and family. Reserve your spot(s) and come for a snapshot of our Door County Vineyard.
Tour Location & Directions
Stony Creek Vineyard is located ½ mile west of County Road S on Rosewood Road.
6584 Rosewood Road, Algoma, WI, Coordinates: 44.68291° N, 87.40981° W
Turn into the grass driveway on the west side of the large white shed.
Tours are rain or shine, but may be rescheduled for summer storms.
Q4 Family Plan Pick-up Party Weekend
By joining the von Stiehl Family Plan wine club, you become a member of our von Stiehl Family!
Once in the family, you’ll receive special discounts, be invited first to events, and have the ability to attend member-exclusive “Pick-up Parties”, such as the one this weekend, and receive handpicked wines and pairings!
Stop into the winery for our Q4 Family Plan Pick-up Party Weekend, Saturday, November 21st, from 10am to 4pm, and pick up your quarter-four wine selections!
And don’t forget to utilize your club discounts after you enjoy your complimentary tasting with our knowledgeable staff!
- 10% off all wine and cider purchases
- 20% off a 12-bottle case
- Annual 30% off a one-time wine purchase (up to $3,000)
*No tours or lounge parties will be offered on Pick-Up Party event days.
Haven’t joined our Family Plan yet, but are interested?
Q4 Family Plan Pick-up Party Weekend
By joining the von Stiehl Family Plan wine club, you become a member of our von Stiehl Family!
Once in the family, you’ll receive special discounts, be invited first to events, and have the ability to attend member-exclusive “Pick-up Parties”, such as the one this weekend, and receive handpicked wines and pairings!
Stop into the winery for our Q4 Family Plan Pick-up Party Weekend, Saturday, November 14th, from 10am to 4pm, and pick up your quarter-four wine selections!
And don’t forget to utilize your club discounts after you enjoy your complimentary tasting with our knowledgeable staff!
- 10% off all wine and cider purchases
- 20% off a 12-bottle case
- Annual 30% off a one-time wine purchase (up to $3,000)
*No tours or lounge parties will be offered on Pick-Up Party event days.
Remember: If you can’t make it this weekend, join us on Saturday, November 21st for our second pick-up weekend offer, where you can still pick up your selections and enjoy our club-exclusive pairings!
Haven’t joined our Family Plan yet, but are interested?
Q3 Family Plan Pick-up Party Weekend
By joining the von Stiehl Family Plan wine club, you become a member of our von Stiehl Family!
Once in the family, you’ll receive special discounts, be invited first to events, and have the ability to attend member-exclusive “Pick-up Parties”, such as the one this weekend, and receive handpicked wines and pairings!
Stop into the winery for our Q3 Family Plan Pick-up Party Weekend, Saturday, October 3rd, from 10am to 4pm, and pick up your quarter-three wine selections!
And don’t forget to utilize your club discounts after you enjoy your complimentary tasting with our knowledgeable staff!
- 10% off all wine and cider purchases
- 20% off a 12-bottle case
- Annual 30% off a one-time wine purchase (up to $3,000)
*No tours or lounge parties will be offered on Pick-Up Party event days.
Quarter-four Pick-Up Party Dates:
Saturday, November 14th
Saturday, November 21st
Haven’t joined our Family Plan yet, but are interested?