Port Wine Celebration

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courtesy Wollersheim Winery & Distillery

press release: Join us for our annual Port Wine Celebration on Saturday, January 28, from 12 pm-5 pm for live music, tours, exclusive tastings, and more! Please park at the bottom of the hill in the main parking area. Limited handicapped parking spots will be available. If anyone in your party is unable to make the journey up our hill, Kehl Road may be used for drop-offs.

Enjoy a glass of port wine in our historic Sugarloaf Room while you listen from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm to the sweet sounds of Gin, Chocolate, and Bottle Rockets – a local trio consisting of Shawndell Marks, Beth Kille, and Jen Farley.

Take a self-guided stroll at your own pace to see behind the scenes where our Port wines are made. This self-guided tour is complimentary and will be offered from 12 pm-4 pm.

For another event exclusive, Philippe and Julie will be hand-selecting previous vintages of Tawny Port Wines from the Wollersheim library. These vintages will be limited and will only be available on the day of the Port Wine Celebration. 

Wollersheim Distillery and Bistro will both be open for the entirety of the Port Wine Celebration. The distillery will be open for tastings and cocktails, while the bistro will be offering special desserts that pair perfectly with our port wines. We will have several other wines available to enjoy by the glass, with additional flights available at our wine-tasting bar. 

What is Port Wine? Port wine is a special type of wine that is fortified with grape brandy, which stops the fermentation process and results in a higher alcohol content than a prototypical wine. Port wines are also often richer and sweeter than standard wines. This makes them the perfect fit for Wisconsin’s long winters, especially a cozy night curled up by the fire.