Cedar Creek Winery receives its grapes from the Wollersheims' main vineyard, in Prairie Du Sac, a bit northwest of Madison. Situated on 23 acres of land, and established in 1972, this vineyard also feeds the Wollersheim Winery, located nearby. After the death of Bob Wollersheim in 2005, the family sought extra help from their French-born winemaker Philippe Coquard. His vast knowledge of viticulture and winemaking has made their main grape, the Marechal Foch, very versatile. This type of grape is known for its high acidity and berry flavor.
Five wines have been developed on the vineyard. Some of the best among those are the Prairie Red - a chill-able red with a strawberry undertone, that is grown on a flat parcel which allows the taste to evolve into the crisp grapey tone it's known for. The Ruby Nouveau is a dry red with raspberry, black cherry, and banana undertones. The wine is released the same fall the grapes are picked, which together with the uncrushed fermentation, gives the wine a nice fresh taste.
Tours of Wollersheim Winery run hourly on the quarter hour after 10:15 A.M., they last approximately one hour, and conclude with a wine tasting.
Just across from Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, the Wollersheim Winery sits on a scenic hillside overlooking the Wisconsin River. This regional winery has received numerous awards for its wines and has gained recognition as a leading winery in the Midwest.