About Baraboo Bluff Winery
Baraboo Bluff Winery sits high on the northwest range of the Baraboo bluffs, west of town, with long views over the vines and the hills around them. The family calls it the largest vineyard in Sauk County. Fred and Jill Quandt started the winery in 2015, and on January 1, 2026, their son Casey Holloway and daughter-in-law Chelsee Holloway took over, with Fred and Jill still helping out. The wines are made from local fruit suited to Wisconsin's cold winters, solar panels power the tasting room year-round, and the bottles are sealed with corks made from sugar cane.
The tasting room is open every day from 11 to 5. A flight of four 2-ounce pours is $18, and you can carry it to a table inside or out on the grounds. Glasses and bottles are also sold to enjoy outside. Picnics are encouraged, and visitors are free to walk out among the vines.
In fall the winery runs self-guided Vineyard Wine Walks, with five stops through the vineyard and two wines and a snack pairing at each; in 2026 they ran on September 26, October 10 and October 17 for $20. The property is pet friendly, and dogs are welcome both inside and outside. Groups of more than 10 should email ahead to arrange a bar tasting of eight wines. The family also owns Broken Bottle Winery, a sister winery with live music on Saturdays.
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm is on the north side of Baraboo off the Highway 12 bypass, about 15 to 20 minutes from the bluff. In its summer season, pair the lavender wagon tour with a picnic and a flight here.
What to do
- Order a flight of four wines and take it outside to a vineyard-view table
- Pack a picnic to eat on the grounds
- Walk through the rows of vines
- Join a fall Vineyard Wine Walk with wine and snack pairings (late September–October)
- Bring your dog, inside or out
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tasting room open daily; Vineyard Wine Walks on select fall Saturdays (late September through mid-October in 2026)
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026): daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Admission
- Free to visit; flights $18 for four 2-ounce pours, group bar tastings $15 per person, fall wine walks $20 (2026, as posted on their website)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Allowed (inside and outside)
- Reservations
- Walk-in (groups over 10 email ahead)
Tips for your visit
- No phone number is listed; email the winery through their website for group plans
- From Highway 12, take the Highway 136 exit toward Rock Springs, then Cornfield Road to Terrytown Road; the winery is about five miles west of County BD
- Bring a picnic, since the winery encourages it
- Plan a designated driver before you head out
Pair it with a lavender farm
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm · about 18 minutes away
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm is on the north edge of Baraboo, about 15 to 20 minutes away; pair a summer lavender tour with a picnic on the bluff.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. The winery is pet friendly and welcomes dogs inside and outside.
Can I bring a picnic?
Yes. Picnics on the grounds are encouraged.
How much is a flight?
Their website lists $18 for four 2-ounce pours (2026).
Who owns Baraboo Bluff Winery?
Founders Fred and Jill Quandt handed ownership to Casey and Chelsee Holloway on January 1, 2026.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Baraboo & Devil's Lake, Wisconsin
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