About Lake Fire Winery
Lake Fire Winery opened in Baileys Harbor in May 2023 as the only Door County winery sitting right on the Lake Michigan shore. Co-owner Melissa Joppe and her husband, Chris, also run Forgotten Fire Winery in Peshtigo, which they opened in 2011. A lawn and garden run from the tasting room down to the water, and the patio looks straight out over the lake.
The list covers the full range from dry to sweet: reds, whites, fruit wines, sparkling, dessert and port-style wines. A Cabernet Franc aged in bourbon barrels and a Pinot Gris were early favorites. The hard apple ciders are made with apples from Seaquist Orchards in Door County, in rotating flavors such as blueberry, strawberry, pineapple and hop. You can taste at the bar inside or order a glass or a flight to take out to the patio. Hard seltzers, wine cocktails and non-alcoholic sodas rotate in as well.
The winery is open year-round and hosts live music on most Fridays. Snacks are limited to sweets and charcuterie, and you are welcome to bring your own food. Tourism listings describe it as family friendly, the tasting room is wheelchair accessible, and leashed pets are allowed on the patio only. There are lawn games outside, and the space is also used for small weddings and group gatherings.
Island Lavender is about 5 miles north toward Ephraim, around a 10- to 15-minute drive. In July, pair a morning at the lavender fields and shop with a late-afternoon flight on the patio.
What to do
- Taste dry-to-sweet wines at the bar or order a flight on the lakeside patio
- Try a hard cider made with Door County apples
- Walk the lawn and garden down to the Lake Michigan shoreline
- Catch live music on most Friday evenings
- Bring a picnic to go with your glass
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round; patio seating over the lake in warm months; live music most Fridays
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed (patio only)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible tasting room
Tips for your visit
- Food on site is limited to sweets and charcuterie, so bring your own lunch if you want a meal
- Daily hours are not posted on the tourism listings; check their website or social pages before you go
- Leave dogs home if you want to sit inside; pets are allowed on the patio only
- Plan a designated driver before you head out
Pair it with a lavender farm
Island Lavender · about 12 minutes away
Island Lavender is about 5 miles north; spend the morning in the lavender and finish with a flight on the lakeside patio.
Getting there
Questions
Is Lake Fire Winery really on the lake?
Yes. It sits on the Lake Michigan shore in Baileys Harbor, with a patio and lawn leading down to the water.
Can I bring food?
Yes. The winery sells sweets and charcuterie and allows guests to bring their own food.
Are dogs allowed?
Leashed pets are welcome on the patio only.
Is it open in winter?
Yes. The winery is open year-round.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Door County, Wisconsin
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
