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Open Daily 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Year-round
Tours daily at
10:15, 11:15, 12:15,
1:15, 2:15, 3:15, and 4:15
For more information, contact us at:
1-800-VIP-WINE (847-9463)
E-Mail: info@wollersheim.com
PO Box 87
Prairie du Sac, WI 53578-0087
For GPS Locating Only:
7876 State Rd 188
Sauk City, Wisconsin
[GPS Coordinates:
N43° 17.201' W089° 42.499']
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Wollersheim Mini Prairie Fumé - Unbreakable Good Taste.
News Releases
Wollersheim Winery Ruby Nouveau 2009 to be Released November 19 (Nov 2009)
-- Upcoming Events: Ruby Nouveau Tasting & A Vintage Christmas --
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin – With harvest done and winemaking in full swing, Wollersheim Winery is set to celebrate an outstanding 2009 Vintage with two different events this November. On Saturday, November 21, the public is invited to enjoy the first taste of the new harvest with the release of Wollersheim Ruby Nouveau 2009. The next Saturday, November 28, return to the historic winery to experience old world charm while preparing for Christmas.
Ruby Nouveau Tasting
Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
The third Thursday of November is a date wine enthusiasts around the globe anticipate. A tradition that began in Wollersheim Winemaker, Philippe Coquard’s home region of Beaujolais, France, it is on this day that the first taste of the new vintage, nouveau wine, is released.
Wollersheim Ruby Nouveau, available Thursday, November 19 at the winery or in many Wisconsin stores and restaurants, is Wisconsin’s version of a Beaujolais nouveau. Made from Foch grapes grown at the Wollersheim hillside vineyards in Prairie du Sac, this wine follows the traditional winemaking techniques Coquard grew up with of whole berry fermentation. A fruity and dry grape wine with a brilliant ruby red color and fruit aromas reminiscent of blueberries, blackcaps, or bing cherries. Ruby Nouveau is a favorite choice during the holiday season pairing well with turkey and other festive foods.
On Saturday, November 21, the public is invited to Wollersheim Winery to enjoy a French tradition with a Wisconsin twist. The Ruby Nouveau Tasting event runs 10:00 am to 4:00 pm upstairs in the winery’s Sugarloaf and Vineyard Rooms.
Ruby Nouveau Event Highlights:
- Wine & Cheese Tasting: Taste Ruby Nouveau 2009 and other Wollersheim wines: Chardonnay, Prairie Fumé, White Riesling, and Blushing Rose paired with an array of specialty Wisconsin cheeses.
- Cheese Expert: Roth Käse will be on hand to sample and talk about their specialty cheeses.
- Tours: In lieu of the winery’s regular tour, a special self-guided "wine journey" featuring details on the history and making of Ruby Nouveau is offered 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at no charge.
A Vintage Christmas
Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wollersheim Winery’s “A Vintage Christmas” event offers a chance to taste wine with festive foods, find unique gifts, and gain holiday entertaining tips. Plus Christmas carolers will share sounds of the season. The public is invited to come and enjoy!
A Vintage Christmas Event Highlights:
- Wine Tasting: Taste Wollersheim wines such as Domaine du Sac, Chardonnay, Prairie Fumé, Prairie Blush, River Gold and warmed Cedarburg Spice wine specifically paired with holiday recipes such as the winery’s homemade stuffing made with Domaine du Sac.
- Special Wisconsin Guests also sharing in the winery’s celebration: Cheryl O’Brien, 62nd Alice in Dairyland will showcase “Something Special from Wisconsin Holiday Gift Ideas,” Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board will share suggestions on putting together a specialty cheese platter for the holidays, and Wisconsin Christmas Tree Growers Association, Cheryl Nicholson will demonstrate decorating ideas for using extra boughs trimmed off your real Wisconsin Christmas tree.
- Winery Gift Ideas: Find that perfect wine gift for any wine enthusiast on your list. From customizing your own wine gift boxes or selecting one of the winery’s ready-made favorites, to Ice Wine glassware or Prairie Fumé neck ties, you are sure to go home with a gift in great TASTE.
- Special Tours: In lieu of regular winery tours, guests can take a self-guided strolling tour upstairs between our Sugarloaf and Vineyard Rooms.
- Christmas Card Photo Opportunity: The winery will provide a picturesque indoor and outdoor photo location plus someone to take that perfect Christmas card photo. You bring your family, a camera, and a smile!
- Christmas Ornament Contest: In celebration of 20 Years of Prairie Fumé, Wollersheim Winery is holding a Christmas tree ornament contest. The public is invited to design an ornament which pays tribute to Prairie Fumé and bring it to hang on the winery Christmas tree! Ornaments must be received by November 28. Visit www.wollersheim.com/ornament_guidelines.asp for Complete Ornament Guidelines. The winery has also created its own Prairie Fumé bottle anniversary ornament that will be sold at the winery beginning November 20 as a benefit for the Sauk Prairie Area Food Pantry.
Both winery tasting events are open to the public running from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no charge for wine tasting or special tours. Wollersheim Winery is located just 25 miles northwest of Madison, overlooking the Wisconsin River near Prairie du Sac. For further event details, visit www.wollersheim.com or call 1-800-VIP-WINE (847-9463).
Media Mentions
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel made a blog post about the introduction of Mini Prairie Fumé - "Wine here!" in plastic, screw top bottles? on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Take a read.
- Wisconsin State Journal features Mini Prairie Fumé packaging launch in Business section on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Take a read.
- Winemaker Philippe visited with Wisconsin Public Radio's Larry Meiller on Monday, November 23, 2009. Their conversation covered the tradition behind a nouveau wine, caller questions on winemaking and grape growing, plus highlights about the winery's "A Vintage Christmas" event. Take a listen at WPR's audio archive - segment #091123G from Monday, 11/23/09.
- WKOW TV 27 Highlights 2009 Grape Harvest View Story & Video
- Wisconsin State Journal features 'Count' Agoston Haraszthy in "Odd Wisconsin" section on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Take a read.
- Wollersheim Winery 2009 Harvest Summary. View short segment.
- Coquard Brothers in the News! View Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper article.
- Wollersheim Winery is Positively Wisconsin - WKOW TV 27 Article View Story.
- America's Heartland showcases Wollersheim Winery. View Wine & Romance TV episode.
- WisconsinFoodie visits Wollersheim Winery. View episode.
- Wisconsin State Journal captures Ice Wine harvest on film. Enjoy wintery pictures with audio.
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