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ith rising temperatures come changes in what we eat and drink. Fresh produce like leafy greens and tomatoes are abundant in summer, and we eschew heavy stews and casseroles for lighter items, such as fish, grilled chicken and all kinds of fruit. The wines we drink with summer meals have to come out of hibernation, too, leaving the heavier reds for next winter—or, let’s face it, October.

Experts all agree that both rosé and sparkling wines see a big jump in popularity during the warmer months. “Rosé is the king of rising temperatures,” says Christian Damiano, general manager of Harbor House and a certified sommelier. “We’ve seen a huge increase in guests consuming dry rosé (still and sparkling) over the last few years.”

Katie Espinosa—fine wine director at Johnson Brothers Wisconsin and an advanced sommelier—agrees. “Traditionally, sparkling, whites and rosés” are the most popular in summer. They’re “wines that pair well with lighter foods and that can be chilled”—important features for hot days and eating al fresco.

If you’re more of a red wine fan, there’s still hope for refreshing summer drinking, however. Nate Norfolk, director of wine and spirits at Ray’s Wine & Spirits and a certified sommelier, sees an increase in sales of Beaujolais, especially Cru Beaujolais, and Pinot Noir when June rolls around. “Our staff gets behind a host of lighter red wines from Italy,” he says, “including wines from Mount Etna in Sicily and Barbera from Piedmont.”

‘Wine Is Meant to Be Enjoyed’

When it comes to pairing fresh seafood with wine, Chris Murphy, owner of Eddie Martini’s, has a few suggestions. “While we are very steadily selling beef, the proportion of seafood increases with the rising temperatures,” he says of his steakhouse. He recommends Muscadet for its briny dryness, and Damiano and he both recommend an Oregon Pinot Noir, especially with salmon.

“It is a bountiful season to enjoy many flavors and pairings,” explains Espinosa. “Salads and meals with stone fruits are great with dry Rieslings, which have similar fruit qualities and really bright acid to cut the richness of protein. Light fish and poultry can pair with a range of wines—from unoaked whites to light reds—depending on what the sides are. I love Gruner Veltiner with anything that has chimichurri or pesto. Gruner Veltiner frequently has light herbal notes that are a great pairing.”

Espinosa is also quick to remind us that this is grilling season, and reds go well with meat with smo ky flavors. “Grilled chicken and pork are great with Beaujolais, Pinot Noir and Chianti. Think Syrah or Zinfandel with grilled beef or lamb.” And don’t be afraid to chill reds slightly before drinking them, as it helps keep the higher alcohol content in check and balances out the rich fruit qualities,” she explains.

Damiano offers the best piece of advice when it comes to any kind of wine pairing, whether it’s summer or not. “First and foremost, I say drink what you like,” he says. “Wine is meant to be enjoyed.”

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orthern California usually comes to mind when you think of wine regions, but the good stuff isn’t just from the West Coast anymore.

According to the Wisconsin Winery Association, our state’s southeast Glacial Hills region is home to 18 wineries, each with its own unique wines crafted from Wisconsin-grown fruits, as well as varietals obtained from vineyards nationwide.

Dodge County Edwin Brix Vineyard

N4595 Welsh Road, Juneau 920-219-4249 • edwinbrix.com

As Dodge County’s first licensed winery, Edwin Brix Vineyard grows a variety of red and white cold-hardy grapes such as Marquette, a distant cousin of pinot noir, to produce high-quality wines. Wine is available for purchase at the vineyard, online or at their distribution center in Beaver Dam. Edwin Brix is working to complete their tasting room this summer.

Fond du Lac County Armstrong Apples Orchard & Winery W853 County Road B, Campbellsport 920-477-3007 • armstrongapples.com

Armstrong Apples Orchard & Winery produces wines and hard ciders from apples grown in their orchard. In addition, they also have raspberry, blueberry, peach and strawberry wines. Armstrong’s romantic blends of First Blush, Flirt and Passion are made with Wisconsin-grown grapes.

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Jefferson County Lewis Station Winery

217 N. Main St., Lake Mills 920-648-5481 • lewisstationwinery.com

This micro-winery and bistro, housed in a repurposed antique gas station, crafts a range of sweet, dry and dessert wines, many of which are playfully named after attractions and lore of the Lake Mills region, such as Lost Pyramid Red. The “lost pyramids” of Lake Mills are supposedly at the bottom of Rock Lake; Lewis Station’s owners suggest enjoying a bottle of their Lost Pyramid Red while spending time on the lake in search of the lost pyramids.

Kenosha County AEppelTreow Winery

1072 288th Ave., Burlington 262-878-5345 • aeppeltreow.com

Near the Richard Bong State Recreation Area lies AEppelTreow (Anglo-Saxon for “apple true/tree”) Winery & Distillery, makers of hard cider, wine and spirits. Located on the grounds of Brightonwoods Orchard, AEppelTreow owners Charles and Milissa McGonegal partner with Brightonwoods to use their antique and heirloom apples in artisanal wines and ciders. Their subtle, tart, hard ciders harken back to the pre-Prohibition era.

Ozaukee County Cedar Creek Winery

N70 W6340 Bridge Road, Cedarburg 262-377-8020 • cedarcreekwinery.com

Anyone who has been to Cedarburg for a day of shopping or a festival probably needs no introduction to Cedar

Creek Winery. Located in the historic Cedar Creek Settlement in Downtown Cedarburg, the winery produces favorites, such as cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, pinot grigio, Riesling, Syrah, rosé and more.

Chiselled Grape Winery

W64N713 Washington Ave., Cedarburg 262-377-8777 • chiselledgrapewinery.com

Fascinated by the complex fusions of different wines, the team at Chiselled Grape Winery has taken wine a step further by marrying unique flavors, such as a mysterious and enchanting cold-weather grape from New York with the romance of a French varietal. Chiselled Grape offers dry, semi-dry, semi-sweet and sweet blends.

Vines to Cellar

114 E. Main St., Port Washington 262-536-4544 • vinestocellar.com

Many of Vines to Cellar’s award-winning wines are produced and bottled in Port Washington. Their sangiovese, pinot grigio and Barolo juices come directly from Italy. Their other popular varietals include Australian cabernet and Shiraz. Vines to Cellar’s U-Vin program allows you to be the vintner of your very own batch of vino.

Sheboygan County The Blind Horse Restaurant & Winery 6018 Superior Ave., Kohler 920-467-8599 • theblindhorse.com

The Blind Horse Restaurant & Winery strives to provide a Napa Valley-style experience with wine and quality food pairings. Winemaker Thomas Nye embraces a minimalist style in his winemaking, so the natural qualities of the fruit shine in the finished wine. Nye works with viticulturists in northern California and Washington state.

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W179 N12536 Fond du Lac Ave., Germantown 262-677-1000 • appleworkswinery.com

Located on land that was previously an apple orchard, owner Kevin Behnke wanted to honor the property’s rich history. His family and he set out to produce quality, hard apple ciders and wines from ingredients in Wisconsin and worldwide. Popular varietals include cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, gewürztraminer, Riesling and sauvignon blanc.

Two Brothers Wines

1923 Highway 175, Richfield 262-623-6622 • twobrotherswines.com

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wines made from fresh, non-grape fruits and berries. Favorites include Honey Crisp Apple Harvest, Hardy Pear, Strawberry Jewel, Raspberry Heritage, Summer Peach, Big Buck Blueberry and Country Rhubarb.

232 S. Janesville St., Milton 608-580-0575 • northleafwinery.com

Northleaf’s array of wines includes sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, green apple Riesling, pinot noir and red blends.

Northleaf Winery earned Travel Green Wisconsin certification in 2013 for practices such as repurposing building materials while restoring their 1850s building, using zero carbon footprint corks in their bottles and water conservation.

Timber Hill Winery

1223 E. Storrs Lake Road, Milton 608-247-4615 • timberhillwinery.com

This boutique winery makes sweet, dry and even spicy vinos from cold-climate varietals grown in Wisconsin. Reds include Foch, Marquette, Frontenac; white blends include Seyval blanc, Muscat and Edelweiss.

Staller Estate Vineyard & Winery

W8896 County Highway A, Delavan 608-883-2100 • stallerestate.com

Staller Estate Vineyard & Winery, located near picturesque Lake Geneva, started with its owners’ vision to build a family farm winery where they could combine their love for family, a passion for farming and an appreciation of the wine aesthetic. All Staller Estate wines are produced and bottled on-site with cold-hearty grape varietals. Choices include Richmond Rouge, featuring concord grapes, and Reserve La Crescent, a dry, oakaged white from hand-selected grapes with prominent notes of apricot.

Studio Winery

401 Sheridan Springs Road, Lake Geneva 262-348-9100 • studiowinery.com

Walworth County Apple Barn Orchard & Winery

W6384 Sugar Creek Road, Elkhorn 262-728-3266 • applebarnorchardandwinery.com

The “winery” portion of Apple Barn Orchard & Winery was established in 2004 and specializes in small-batch fruit

Studio Winery combines wine, art and music into an urban winery, with all wines made on-site. They use grapes from their small vineyard, as well as from growers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Washington state.

Fun, musically influenced blends include Zappa Sweet White Dessert and Axl Rosé; there’s also cabernet, Marquette, viognier, mode blanc and several others.

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Twin brothers Joe and Henry Gutmann are artists and winemakers, respectively, who make wines from Wisconsin ingredients such as apples, blackberries, cranberries, rhubarb and strawberries. Other wines include whites like Catawba and Seyval blanc and reds like Frontenac, Marquette and Syrah. Customers visiting Two Brothers Wines can enjoy the fine art gallery as well as the wine gallery.

Waukesha County Pieper Porch Winery & Vineyard

S67 W28435 River Road, Waukesha 262-349-9092 • pieperporchwines.com

Pieper Porch is a family owned winery located on 11 acres of wooded land near the Vernon Marsh. From 2012 through 2016, several of their wines—such as lemon, black currant, cranberry and raspberry—have won medals in the Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition. Seasonal varieties include strawberry, rhubarb and winter apple.

Water 2 Wine Custom Winery

17135 W. Bluemound Road, Suite H, Brookfield • 262-784-9463 • water2winemke.com

The Water 2 Wine Custom Winery franchise began in Texas in 2003, and in 2012, Larry and Barb VanHoveln opened the first such location east of the Mississippi River in Brookfield. With access to approximately 100 different grapes from up to 14 different countries, Water 2 Wine can make a multitude of common and unusual wines, and all fermentation is done on-site. Water 2 Wine also has a makeyour-own-wine program, classes and events.

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