Cedar Waxwing – WI. State Fair , Bronze Kingfisher – WI. State Fair , Gold Marechal Foch – WI. State Fair Gold Blue Jay – American Wine Society , Bronze Grosbeak – American Wine Society Silver Kingfisher – American Wine Society Silver Purple Martin – Sunset International wine Competition , Silver Meadowlark – Wisconsin State …
We are pleased to announce that Whispering Bluffs Winery took home the Best Wine prize at Taste of Boscobel in Boscobel, Wisconsin. This is the third Wisconsin wine contest we have won in 2018! “It’s been an exciting summer for Whispering Bluffs,” said Winemaker Wes Helmick. “In June, our Meadowlark white wine brought home Double …
This has been quite a summer for our Meadowlark wine! This semi-sweet white wine brought home a Double Gold medal from the Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition. Soon afterward, it won a Silver medal from the Wine is Wisconsin wine competition at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. “We knew all along that Meadowlark …
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Photograph of Frank Fiorenza On Jun 19, 2018, long-time Potosi resident and Mayor Frank Fiorenza announced his retirement after serving as Mayor for 26 years. After more than a quarter-century of service, Frank was honored during a retirement party on June 29 at the Potosi Holiday Gardens. At this party, Frank read this wonderful poem …
Whispering Bluffs Vineyard sits on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. The land of the vineyard is part of the Driftless area of southwest Wisconsin. About 100,000 years ago, glaciers bypassed this area. As a result, our grape vines grow in soil untouched by the glaciers yet nourished by thousands of years of nature’s changes. Why …
This is definitely the BEST of the WURST! Five southwest Wisconsin wineries will put the state’s finest bratwurst, salami and sausages to the taste test. The grills will be hot, the mustard will be spicy and the wine pairings will make you change your mind about beer and brats forever. You’ll want to serve Wisconsin …
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Join us July 21st and 22nd for the Wine Party Trail! Sponsored by the Southwest Wisconsin Wine Trail, this event features cool wines to combat the sizzling summer heat of southwest Wisconsin. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to sample slushies, sangrias and wine mixers plus delectable munchies. Whispering Bluffs is one of …
Did you know that 90 percent of the milk in Wisconsin becomes tasty cheese? In fact, America’s Dairyland produces about a quarter of all cheese in the U.S. On June 23 and 24, travelers on the Cheesy Wine Trail discovered phenomenal Wisconsin wines and cheeses. Sponsored by the Southwest Wisconsin Wine Trail, the event paired …
On June 10, the Whispering Bluffs team helped raise funds for the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin. We were proud to support the museum’s annual Circus of Chefs Gala by serving our wines to guests and donating a gift basket. Celebrating Circus History at Baraboo Baraboo was the original home of the Ringling …
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Memorial Day Weekend kicked off our busy summer season. On May 26 and 27, Whispering Bluffs joined other Wisconsin wineries for The Great Wine and Chocolate Trail. This annual event is sponsored by the Southwest Wisconsin Wine Trail. “This pairings of our fine wines with exquisite chocolates offered a decadent treat for all those who …
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