We tasted seven wines and enjoyed them all! The setting was breathtaking, the service was top…read morenotch, and the wine was delicious. I couldn't have asked for more! Definitely worth a stop.

A little hidden gem off the beaten path! Well worth the drive to try great whites and nice bold…read morereds!

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.

Had a lovely time: we bought cheese next door and left an ID for a knife and cutting board (jerks…read moreapparently steal those) and sat outside to listen to the live music at the winery. And we (was with my sister) got paddled (4 wine samples). (Service was super nice: the nice bartender carried the paddle outside for me bc I'm a super, super shaky walker and would have spilled the wine everywhere w/o having had even 1 drop yet.) Yep, I'd go again. (And yes, the cheese from the cheese shop next door was awesome!)

If I could give Lake Fire Winery more than five stars, I absolutely would!…read more From the moment we walked in, Austin made the experience exceptional. His wine recommendations and tasting guidance were spot-on, but what truly impressed me was how he explained why I disliked dry wines. He took the time to teach us about wine in a way that was engaging, approachable, and incredibly informative. I even found myself fact-checking a few of the things he shared afterward--and he was absolutely right! I left with a much better understanding of wine and a completely different appreciation for it. The wines themselves were outstanding. Every sample was thoughtfully selected, and we loved them so much that we ended up taking home three bottles. It's rare to find a winery where every recommendation feels like a winner, but Lake Fire nailed it. The winery itself is just as memorable as the wine. The atmosphere is trendy, upscale, elegant, and welcoming all at the same time. My favorite spot was the charming outdoor garden tucked behind the tasting room. Sitting in the sunshine with a glass of incredible wine while overlooking the water felt absolutely magical. Lake Fire Winery has created something truly special. Between the knowledgeable and passionate staff, award-winning wines, and one of the most beautiful waterfront settings in Door County, this was easily one of the highlights of our trip. We can't wait to come back--and we'll definitely be recommending it to everyone we know!

This place was cool. It's been there two or three summers now, following a famous door county…read morestaple , YumYumTree #rip Finally wandered in this summer, got a wine flight. It's really cute on the inside, much smaller. It has some seating inside and a while outside section you can sit by the lake. Lots of yard games too, it's a neat spot. The wine wasn't my favorite, but maybe I just got the wrong kinds they had a lot of options as well as a few beers. Overall, fun and cute. They even had live music which was awesome!

Today was our first, and last time stopping in. We were very excited to see what their wines were…read moreall about and the wine slushy! The drinks were good, the service on the other hand not at all. From the second we walked in the lady was very rude, assuming we had been there before, annoyed with any question that was asked, and quite honestly the attitude on her face said it all. When you are out and about trying to enjoy the day and it gets ruined by how awful customer service is these days.. very sad.

Woodland Trail Winery is a small Northwoods winery that makes really great wine. I'm not a wine…read moreconnoisseur so I can't tell the difference between fruit grown locally or grapes from overseas, I just know that I really LOVE the flavor of the wine (some were soooo grape flavored it was awesome) and I love the the vast variety they offer. Some of the more popular flavors are available for retail purchase in central and northern Wisconsin at stores like Trig's and several local liquor stores. During our visit we were offered a free wine tasting with an explantation of how the wine was made and some great pairing suggestions. This is a great place to visit & stock up on some unique gift ideas for all occasions. Plan to spend some extra time for tasting!

I moved here 5 years ago from Milwaukee (originally from Chicago suburbs) and I love it. But I was…read moreexperiencing a bit of culture shock. I was missing so many places that I would just get an Uber/Lyft car and meet a friend at a quaint, comfortable place for a drink and some food. When I first moved here, my husband took me to Winemaker's Daughter (it was so close that we walked from home ) and as soon as we walked in I felt at HOME! The service, the drinks, the food and the very kind owner were all WONDERFUL! When my son and daughter-in-law visit, they really love going, too. To us, it is the BEST place around.I It

Barb is the best! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Good wines and olive oils to sample.read more

This is a very nice market store and winery and we had never visited before for whatever reason. I…read morebought an enticing sweet cherry wine (11% ABV) for $12.95. I also sampled 4 nice juices - a tart cherry, a sweet cherry, a cherry-apple, and an apple cider - all delectable but I preferred the sweet over tart cherry and that cinched the wine flavor I chose. They have a lot of wine flavors also. If I like the one I bought, there will be ample enticements to return for others. Wife picked up some cherry donuts, dried cherries, and chocolate covered cherries as well. It's a fun place to putz around.

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 stopped in on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. Super friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful interior…read morewith lots of seating. Lots of different wines from dry to sweet. Wines are made onsite.

Friendly and fun place tucked into a downtown storefront business where they serve some great wines…read moreand sometimes entertainment. We were there on a Wednesday, so there wasn't any music that night but we still had fun talking with the bartender and other customers. Left with a take home bottle of wine too! Walk in from the street and you will see a long bar (set up for tastings) on one side and a bunch of comfortable chairs and couches on the other... kind of like a coffee house. The back of the store has a set up for featured musical acts (I think on weekends but maybe Thursdays too... not sure exactly). Lots of comfortable seats back there too. Wine was good, but the friendliness of the bartender is what made it fun. Would like to come back and have a few glasses of "Old Escanaba" (my favorite) and listen to some music.

An easygoing winery, highlighting northern- climate fruits, near the UP' s Garden Peninsula and…read moreKitchitikipi Springs. I am usually not enthused by fruit wines, but I fell in love with the strawberry wine here...so good. We enjoyed some of the others as well

We visited here after hearing about this winery from a wine store in Mackinaw City. The wine is…read moregood if you like sweet wine - lots of fruit wine. The pours were on the small side compared to many of the other wineries in the U.P. The tasting room is literally on the side of the highway and is rather dark, but our experience was pleasant.

(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.

There was only only other couple there on a beautiful Monday afternoon. My husband and I got two…read moredifferent flights, the selection 2 and 4. We didn't really enjoy any of the ones in selection 2. We liked a couple in selection 4. We then tasted the strawberry rhubarb, cherry, and honey peach. They were all really, really sweet. We bought their rosé and Riesling, those were nice. So why not a better review? We spent about 15 minutes talking with the owner and he wouldn't make eye contact with me, only my husband. I finally walked away. It wasn't just me, my husband noticed, as well. Later he did tell us that women are 90% of his business. He may want to make women feel welcome then, because I certainly did not.

This is a quaint little winery. We wanted to get some wine from the UP. Yooper, the term used for…read moresomeone from the upper peninsula adequately describes the ambiance here. Much of the wine reflects the local harvest. Apples, pears, strawberries, rhubarb, and locally grown grapes are used to make wines that are truely Yooper. I ended up getting a bottle of the 4 berry wine. It has a perfect blend of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. I had a sample and was delightfully pleased with the balance between sweetness and tartness. FYI: they charge $5.00 for wine tasting. Next time in the area, I plan to get the strawberry rhubarb wine.