Wineries

During the 2.5-hour class, groups explore the wine-crafting process with an educational vineyard tour before tasting wine and food pairings

All-natural sulfite-free fruit wines paired with Wisconsin cheese, chocolate-wine truffles, breads and oils, and jumbo shrimp

One-hour tour and tasting includes samples of award-winning wines in vineyards and underground tasting room, with snacks at end of tour

Dine on tapas such as spinach-artichoke dip or hummus amid rolling hills of vineyard; bring a bottle and glasses home

Brie drizzled with Grand Marnier strawberry sauce accompanies carefully curated sips at the wine bar

Taste housemade varietals and learn about glassware, food pairing, and tactics for storing wine before heading home with souvenir glasses

Vineyard outings illuminate winemaking with tours and tastings of wines produced from 120 acres of muscadine vines

Follow one of the vineyard’s owners around the winery, sample a choice of 14 wines, and then take a bottle home

Eight live jazz musicians perform as visitors sip sangria, join in wine tastings, browse crafts vendors, and embark on hayrides

Sample the vineyard’s wines in a souvenir glass, take a tour of the cellar, and enjoy a cup of soup in the autumn sunshine