This is a great winery that happens to be in Door County. However, it is NOT a 'Door County…read morewinery'! Don't come here if you're hopping from winery to winery (you will be sorely disappointed when faced with real wine). If you've never heard of vitis vinifera, this winery is NOT for you. It IS, however, for those who appreciate fine wines (as opposed to the alcoholic fruit beverages served at most Wisconsin wineries). Stone's Throw appears to be one of only three Wisconsin wineries producing truly fine wines (along with Blind Horse Winery in Kohler and Von Stiehl Winery in Algoma). Yes, the atmosphere is pretentious. But that pairs well with their fine Zinfandel. I was so impressed, I joined their wine club. Cheers! I will work on getting them to provide palate cleansing crackers and water with their tastings, but the lack thereof is a minor weakness.

This was a tricky review to write because we so wanted to love this place! The food and wine were…read moreboth delicious, though we did wait probably an hour to get our food. Once we did eat it, we liked everything! Our main complaint was that we felt like the staff was annoyed that we were there. We came in with a reservation for 7 people and when we told the hostess they said "seven?" with a bit of a tone. We were met with several eye rolls throughout our experience, like when we asked for an extra plate, napkin, fork, and our bill (they did not bring enough for our whole party). There was nice live music being played and it's beautiful outside. There was a nail sticking out of the table and we mentioned it and they just said "okay" with no apology or solution which I also thought was odd. The stools were also pretty high up for the table, so we could not fit our legs underneath. I think our server was very stressed because it seemed to be fairly understaffed and I think that dipped into the level of service. Management or ownership definitely needs to find more staff or step in as servers, because it seemed like 3 servers were responsible for the entire place. I wouldn't be back, but I could guess the service would be better if they had more staff, which I know can be tricky toward the end of summer. It's a beautiful place in a great location, they just could use more staff so they are not so overwhelmed.

My wife and I were treated very kindly by the staff. The male helping us with our flights of wine…read moredid a great job informing us of the various qualities inherent in each wine, and even treated us to a couple of gratis samples of a hot beverage and lemonade-style beverage. There was nice live music playing, and ample seating available. The atmosphere was relaxed and unhurried. The assortment of wines, including both Harbor Ridge produced and imported, was very good. I recommend this business.

We walked in the "boss" said "ugh it looks like there is 7 of them." Then as soon as we walked up…read moreto the counter she said "if you want service you better order now because we have a group of 40 coming in 2 seconds." Unsure why she was so rude off the bat. I understand that a big group was coming in soon, but that should not have affected our service as there was no one at the counter to order when we arrived. The actual bar tenders were so nice and we were able to get flights. The wine was good but the first interaction put a bad taste in my mouth.

(50 golden stars if I could!)…read more Helioterra in Door County is a true gem, and Kim made my entire experience unforgettable. From the moment I walked in, she was warm, professional, and incredibly engaging. Her knowledge of the wines, vineyards, and stories behind each bottle brought the tasting to life in such a fun and approachable way. Kim has that rare talent of being both informative and entertaining--she answered every question with ease, tailored recommendations to my palate, and made me feel like a valued guest rather than just another visitor. The wines themselves are outstanding (the Pinot Noir and Mourvèdre were highlights), but it was Kim's passion and expertise that elevated the experience into something exceptional. The tasting room is cozy, stylish, and welcoming, with a beautiful lineup of Oregon-crafted wines not commonly found in the Midwest. Pair that with a thoughtfully curated cheese board, and you've got one of the best afternoons you can spend in Door County. If you're anywhere near Fish Creek, Helioterra is a must-visit--and do yourself a favor: ask for Kim. She's the heart of the experience and deserves not just 5 stars, but 50 golden ones.

Stopped in at the new Helioterra wine shop hidden in the back of the top of the hill shops. The 4…read moreof us grabbed a high top outside and sampled 2 bottles and took the rest home. You can also sample by the glass or partial pour into Reidel glasses. I'm familiar with this real Oregon wine and its Wisconsin roots. I highly recommend putting this first on your Door County wine tour.

Did a tasting on a Friday afternoon in April. Jim was pouring the wines. The wines were all…read moredelicious but we especially enjoyed Jim who was very knowledgeable about the wines and very accommodating to us. Would highly recommend tasting these wines with Jim!!!!

I tried 5 dry red wines. All were great but my favorite was the Petite Pearl. Helpful and friendly…read morestaff.

I do not like this place…read more Ordered a $15 flight of wine, which included a free sample of the Oompa Blue. The Blue was tasty, and one other wine was acceptable, but the other wine offerings were downright bad. One even tasted and smelled like cleaning solution. Each glass had the same dusty smell to it, so I question the cleanliness of the establishment. Also, the seating area by the bar had decent music playing but the staff also had a television running at the same time, and this created a terrible cacophony. Thankfully, the staff muted the television when requested. Ordered some garlic cheese bread, too. The bread itself was flavorful, and well seasoned, but it was served with a small bowl of ice-cold marinara sauce. The hot food and cold sauce did not pair well together at all. Note on the staff: the kitchen staff were seated at the bar when I arrived, and I could hear their loud, curse-word laden conversations. That's not cool at all. Additionally, not a single staff member was personable; they seemed to barely tolerate my presence. Don't go here. There are many, many other better wineries nearby.

LOVE RED OAK!!! We come all the time! Service is always amazing, staff is very friendly and…read morepersonable. Flights are so fun and only $15, you also get a free sample of the Oompah Blue - my husband's favorite. They have a salad with a dressing that is somehow made of the oompah wine and it's delicious. Pizza, can't go wrong with anything you choose.

This was my favorite winery of the whole tour! I loved the market part. I would encourage anyone,…read moreeven if you dont like cherries, to try their samples. You might be surprised. If you're like me and dont typically lean towards the cherry flavored things because of child hood cherry cough medicine then you're in luck- turns out these cherries dont taste anything like that stuff and are actually really good! I got some cherry salsa to go! The wine was good too and the staff was friendly and excited to talk about their wine.

We visited Door County in the fall and missed the window for cherry picking. However, we still…read morecouldn't help but stop by and check out this nearby cidery. Upon entering Lautenbach's we were wowed with a wide variety of pies, baked goods, jams, wines, ciders, and other fun snacks. We sampled a few snacks before we made our way to the back where the wine and cider flights were happening. Hubby and I each had a cider flight. Staff were helpful and answered our questions. It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day so we plopped ourselves on the patio to enjoy live music and our drinks of course. There were family friendly games outside which my child enjoyed.

This was our first stop on the way to door county. It was good! It was a classic winery we got a…read moretaster of five flavors and were blessed enough to be there when the dog was there! Wine and dogs could win our entire group over. They have cute merchandise and great prices!

The atmosphere inside is very modern and they have a large outdoor patio when weather permits. The…read moreweekend we went, there was live music outside on the patio. The service was friendly and helpful. The wine we purchased was not my favorite but I do prefer sweeter wines. Overall it was a nice experience.

Door Peninsula is such a classic stop. Fun/free tastings, so many options and a fun chocolate/wine…read morepairing option too! Love all the things you can buy and the olive oil and salsa tastings too.

Lots of wine to choose from. The wine tasting experience was less than admirable. Young woman…read morewaiting on us was not friendly and didn't tell us anything about the wine. She was not enthusiastic about anything.

The owners are delightful. I prefer red wines that are not sweet and I was very happy to find some…read morehere. I also loved their Tempranillo wine! My husband was excited that they also had bourbons on tap, specifically Eagle Rare! There is an outdoor garden and porch for sitting, and it was a very relaxing atmosphere .

Simon Creek has beautiful grounds for a wine tasting. I love that they offer different types of…read morewine, rather than fruit forward Door County style wines. I believe some grapes may come from California. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. You can have a 5 wine sampling for $5. They have a wide range of different wines to try. Come and relax at Simon Creek!

We did the door county wine trolley "premier wine tour." They were so helpful and organized! We had…read morea group of 9 girls for a bachelorette trip and they paired us with other bachelorette trips on the same trolley. It was a great experience! Our tour guide, John, was fantastic! He was friendly, fun, and willing to take photos of all the groups for us. One of the stops on the trolley had cheese included which was a fun surprise! Highly recommend the wine trolley for any groups!

Did the Scenic trolley tour. Ashley was our guide. He is very knowledgeable and personable. One…read moreand a half hours is the perfect length. Comfortable vehicle. We would do another one in the future.