VESTA - Regional Center of Excellence

This page provides a list of entrepreneurs that have volunteered their vineyards and wineries as VESTA Field Practicum Sites.  Should any of these sites happen to be located close to where you live, please feel free to contact them regarding the possibility their serving as your Field Practicum Site and Practicum Mentor.

 

WISCONSIN

Bauer-Kearns Winery

Platteville, WI
Contact: James TED Kearns
Phone: 608-348-5210
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Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259.
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Directions: Please call for directions.

Black Squirrel Vineyard

Elmwood, WI
Contact: George Ibach
Phone: 715-639-5590
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114 and VIN 115.  2 acres consisting of Marquette vines.

Directions: Please call for directions.

Burr Oak Winery

New Lisbon, WI
Contact: Steve Kennedy
Phone: 608-562-5271
Fax: 608-685-3348
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114 and VIN 115.  7 acres consisting of Foch, Merlot, and LaCrosse vines.

Directions: Click here for directions.

Danzinger Vineyard

Alma, WI
Contact: David Danzinger
Phone: 608-685-3628, 715-495-2533
Fax: 608-685-3348
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  16 acres consisting of Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, St. Croix, LaCrosse, LaCrescent, Marquette, Prairie Star, and St. Pepin.  Trellising consists of VSP and High Cordon.

Directions: Aprox. 30 miles south of Menominee, WI on WI-25.

Elmaro Vineyard

Trempealeau, WI
Contact: Lynita Delaney
Phone: 920-385-4726
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 8 acres consisting of Marquette, St. Pepin, Sommerset Seedless, La Crescent, and Blue Bell vines.

Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259.
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Directions: Please call for directions.

Garvin Heights Vineyards

Winona, WI
Contact: Linda and Marvin Seppanen
Phone: 507-4749463
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115.

Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259.
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Directions: Please call for directions.

Hidden Acres Vineyard

Viroqua, WI
Contact: Butch and Bonnie Sterling
Phone: 608-637-2049
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115. 1.5 acres consisting of Edelweiss, Foch, and Millot vines.

Directions: Please call for directions.

Kearns Vineryard

Platteville, WI
Contact: James TED Kearns
Phone: 608-348-5210
Fax: 608-685-3348
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.

Directions: Please call for directions.

Lyonsisle Vineyards

Washington Island, WI
Contact: Tim Lyons
Phone: 920-535-0506
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114 and VIN 115.  5 acres of 2nd-year cold climate grapes. 100+ older vines.

Directions: Please call for directions

Mounds View Gardens and Vineyard

Barneveld, WI
Contact: Bill and Joy Exner
Phone: 608-924-1314
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114 and VIN 115.  3 acres consisting of Foch, Vanessa, Mars, Lakemont, Concord, and Edelweiss.

Directions: Please call for directions

Penninsular Reseach Station

Sturgeon Bay, WI
Contact: Dick Weidman
Phone: 920-743-5406
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114 and VIN 115.  1 acre consisting of Marquette, St. Pepin, Sommerset Seedless, La Crescent, Marquis, Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, Foch, Leon Millet, Vanessa, Reliance, and Brianna.

Directions: Please call for directions

River Bend Vineyard and Winery

Chippewa Falls, WI
Contact: Al and Donna Sachs
Phone: 715-720-9463
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 8 acres consisting of La Crescent vines.

Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259.
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Directions: Please call for directions.

River Road Vineyard

Northern Milwaukee, WI
Contact: Steven Koenig
Phone: 414-228-1653
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  2 acres consisting of Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, and Marquette.

Directions: Please call for directions.

Simon Creek Vineyard and Winery

Sturgeon Bay, WI
Contact: Tim Lawrie
Phone: (920) 746-9307
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  34 acres consisting of Gold Muscat, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Esprit, Frontenac, Foch, Baco.

Directions: North of Sturgeon Bay on Hwy. 42 to Carlsville; Turn east on County I; Proceed East for 3 miles to North on Bochek Road.

Trout Brook Vineyard, LLC

Hudson, WI
Contact: Ernie Betker
Phone: 715-549-5999
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114 and VIN 115.  10 acres consisting of Frontenac, Sabrevois, Prairie Star, Frontenac Gris, Marquette, and St. Croix vines

Directions: Please call for directions.

Valley Vineyard and Winery

Prescott, WI
Contact: Rudy Jungwirth
Phone: 715-262-4235 or 612-387-9242
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 6.5 acres consisting of Frontenac, Marquette, Frontenac Gris, and St. Pepin.

Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259.
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Directions: Please call for directions.

Vernon Vineyards

Viroqua, WI
Contact: Bob Stark
Phone: 608-634-6734
Fax: 608-634-2898
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  68 acres consisting of Foch, LaCrescent, La Crosse, Edelweiss, St Croix, Shannon, Marquette, Seyval Blanc, and Gewurztraminer.

Directions: Click here for directions.

Viriditas Vineyard

Viroqua, WI
Contact: Jeff or Mary Aderman
Phone: 608-675-3929
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, VIN 114, and VIN 115.  4 acres consiting of Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, La Crescent, Marquette, Brianna, Leon Millet, and St. Pepin vines.

Directions: Call for directions.

Weggy Winery

Richland Center, WI
Contact: Marion Weglarz
Phone: 630-373-1760
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 16 acres consisting of Foch, Leon Millet, Lacrosse, Stueben, Traminette, Worden, Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, and Brianna vines.

Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259.
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Directions: Please call for directions.

White Winter Winery, Inc.

Iron River, WI
Contact: Jon Hamilton
Phone: 715-372-5656
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Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259.
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Directions: Please call for directions.

 

 

Elmaro Vineyard

Trempealeau, WI
Contact: Lynita Delaney
Phone: 920-385-4726
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Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 8 acres consisting of Marquette, St. Pepin, Sommerset Seedless, La Crescent, and Blue Bell vines.

Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259.
Please click here for information on the wines produced.

Directions: Please call for directions.