Discover Sauk City’s unique winery walking tour featuring vineyard views and limestone aging cellars. Perfect for wine lovers visiting Madison.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
45 minutes
Fitness Level
Basic walking fitness sufficient; no steep climbs
Wildlife
History
Sauk City's limestone caves have been used for wine aging since the early 1900s, leveraging the natural coolness and humidity to preserve wine quality.
Conservation
The winery employs sustainable vineyard practices to protect soil health and reduce chemical use, supporting local biodiversity.
Wollersheim Winery and Distillery
Discover Sauk City’s unique winery walking tour featuring vineyard views and limestone aging cellars. Perfect for wine lovers visiting Madison.
Wollersheim Winery and Distillery in Sauk City, Wisconsin, is known for producing family-crafted wines and spirits and offering immersive tasting experiences. The property combines a working vineyard, historic winemaking facilities, and an on-site distillery to showcase both wine and distilled spirits. Visitors can choose from seated wine and cocktail tastings led by experienced guides, a behind-the-scenes distillery tour with samples and optional additional tastings, or a 45-minute guided walking tour that highlights the winery's heritage and concludes in the underground limestone aging cellars.
Each experience at Wollersheim emphasizes the winemaking and distilling processes, with interpreters explaining vineyard practices, fermentation, aging, and bottle-ready production. The distillery tour is tailored for adults 21 and over and includes signature cocktail and spirit samples; additional tastings may be available for purchase. The seated wine and cocktail tasting blends curated wines and cocktails with complementary treats, suited to couples or small groups seeking a relaxed, informative outing. The guided winery walking tour provides historical context, vineyard views, and access to the limestone cellars used for aging.
Wollersheim presents a combination of hands-on interpretation and tasting opportunities anchored in the property’s tangible features: vines, production areas, tasting spaces, and underground cellars. Visitors to Wollersheim in Sauk City can expect structured, expert-led experiences that focus on family-crafted beverages and the tangible history of winemaking and distillation at the site.
Location
Sauk City, WI
Located in Sauk City, Wisconsin
Tours Offered
3 Experiences
Seated tastings and guided tours
Historic Cellars
Underground Limestone
Aging cellars beneath the winery
Age Requirement
21+ for spirits
Distillery tours for adults 21 and older
Reserve a seated wine & cocktail tasting, distillery tour, or guided winery walking tour in Sauk City today.
Stay hydrated during your vineyard stroll
Bring a water bottle to keep refreshed while walking outdoors through the vineyard.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour covers uneven vineyard terrain and cellar steps, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Respect cellar regulations
Photography may be restricted in cave areas; follow guide instructions to preserve the environment.
Book tours in advance
Limited group sizes mean reservations are advised to secure your spot, especially on weekends.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides stability on vineyard terrain and cellar steps.
Light jacket or sweater
Cellar temperatures remain cool year-round, layering helps comfort.
spring
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the outdoor portion of the tour.
summer
Sun hat or sunglasses
Protects against sun exposure in open vineyard areas.
summer