About Wollersheim Winery & Distillery
Wollersheim Winery & Distillery sits on a hillside across the Wisconsin River from Prairie du Sac, on land where Hungarian nobleman Agoston Haraszthy planted grapes in the 1840s before leaving for California. The Kehl family built the stone winery between 1858 and 1867 and made wine until the vines froze in 1899. Bob and JoAnn Wollersheim bought the farm in 1972 and reopened it for tours and winemaking the next year. Philippe Coquard, a winemaker from Beaujolais, joined in 1985 and now runs the estate with his wife, Julie, and the Wollersheims. His Prairie Fumé, first made in 1989, brought the winery national attention.
Flight tastings are poured every day from noon to 5 in both the winery and the distillery, which opened in a new stillhouse in 2015 and makes brandy and other spirits, including the house Old Fashioned. No reservation is needed for a flight; guided walking tours of the winery run on select days and are booked ahead. The hillside wine cave, the oldest structure on the property, was restored in 2013 as a history exhibit. Most grapes are machine-harvested, but ice wine grapes and the steepest slopes are still picked by hand.
The bistro serves lunch daily from noon to 3 (to 4 on Saturdays), and monthly Sunday brunches run 9:30 to 3, first come, first served. Fall 2026 events include the Ruby Nouveau release on November 19 and Festive Fridays on December 4, 11 and 18 with live music in the distillery. Dogs are allowed in designated outdoor areas, and outside food and drink are not.
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm near Baraboo is about 25 minutes north, so a summer day can pair a lavender wagon tour with a late-afternoon flight here.
What to do
- Taste a wine or spirits flight, daily from noon to 5
- Book a guided walking tour of the historic winery and wine cave
- Have lunch at the bistro, noon to 3 (Saturdays until 4)
- Come for the Ruby Nouveau release, November 19, 2026
- Hear live music at Festive Fridays, December 4, 11 and 18, 2026
- Order the house brandy Old Fashioned
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily year-round; Ruby Nouveau in November, Festive Fridays in December, Port Celebration on the last Saturday of January
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026): winery and distillery daily noon–5 p.m.; bistro kitchen daily noon–3 p.m. (Saturday until 4 p.m.)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Allowed in designated outdoor areas
- Reservations
- Walk-in for flights; tours by reservation
Tips for your visit
- No carry-in food or drink is allowed; eat at the bistro instead
- Sunday brunch is first come, first served
- The grounds are smoke-free
- Plan a designated driver before you head out
Pair it with a lavender farm
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm · about 25 minutes away
New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm near Baraboo is about 25 minutes north; pair a summer lavender tour with an afternoon tasting here.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation for a tasting?
No. Flight tastings are available daily without a reservation; guided tours are reserved ahead.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, in designated outdoor spaces.
How old is the winery?
Grapes were first planted here in the 1840s, and the stone winery was built between 1858 and 1867.
Is there food?
Yes. The bistro kitchen is open daily from noon to 3, and until 4 on Saturdays.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Baraboo & Devil's Lake, 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
