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!)

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.

We came here on my birthday and it was a very good stop although it closes early (like 8 PM on a…read moreweekend..) we really enjoyed ordering a wine flight and a cheeseboard. The atmosphere is excellent because it is right on Lake Michigan outside of the harbor. It has a lake view in the backyard and plenty of seating as well as yard games to keep it fun and entertaining, especially if you had kids. This is a beloved spot for us because it used to be Yum Yum tree, our favorite candy shop! The man working was relatively helpful and efficient. We were able to choose a variety of wines based on flavor, profiles, reds, and white, sparkling, flat dry and sweet. They also had other cocktails and a beer list available as far as bites. It is small bites, like cheeseboard charcuterie, and I believe soft pretzels when the cheeseboard came out, it was locally sourced cheeses from door County Wisconsin, and that was definitely the highlight. the crackers were club, Ritz and the dollar multigrain crackers you can buy at a regular grocery store so nothing to write home about, but it was at least nice to have local cheeses. We weren't completely sold on the wine but that might be due to our own choices from the flight. Overall, if you're looking for a place to kill some time or have a quick glass of wine or a flight, this is a good stop if it is open!

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!

SO FUN! We came here for wine tasting on our anniversary and they gave us an extra wine tasting for…read morefree to celebrate. It was a bubbly wine. All wines were delicious that we tried! Really cute inside and out. Very nice outdoor area as well. Tons of goodies in the shop! We purchased cherry donuts and they were amazing and fresh! One of my favorite things from our door county trip. They also had sample of juices to try - the cherry apple juice was my favorite! We actually returned on our last day to go cherry picking! It was so fun, not crowded at all, and prices were reasonable. Highly recommend stopping here for all of your door county cherry and wine tasting needs!

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.

Great lighthouse tour and Carson was a great guide. Would consider other tour options next time in…read morethe area.

The Ghost Tour was entertaining and informative thanks to our fantastic & patient guide Asher…read moreBrooks. Great for all ages, no jump scares with several stops to exit the trolley and walk around. Bring a jacket, a bottle of water and a flashlight. The tour left promptly and returned us after about 2.5 hours. Worth it if you're looking for something fun & different.

We just visited Stone's Throw and had a great experience!…read more We intended to just have a glass of wine but decided to have the charcuterie board. The meats and cheeses all were delicious. Our party of 3 all had different wines, I had a Cabernet and it was one of the most delicious wines I've had in recent memory. I also tried a sparkling wine my wife was having and the essence of almond made it even better. In addition the setting outside was very relaxing. They have some oak casks in a display surrounded by flowers and grasses, so you are surrounded by nature along with music that enhances the atmosphere. Our server did a great job taking care of us. We were able to really enjoy the service and relax. We definitely will be returning on our next visit to Door County!

We enjoyed visiting Stone's Throw Winery, and I want to start by saying that our wine host,…read moreChristina, was friendly, bubbly, and made us feel very welcome. She did a wonderful job guiding us through the tasting and was one of the highlights of our visit. However, I was surprised that there weren't any plain crackers, bread, or even pretzels available to cleanse our palates between tastings. After sampling several wines, the flavors begin to blend together, making it difficult to fully appreciate each wine on its own. I understand not every winery provides palate cleansers, but many do, and it's a simple touch that really enhances the tasting experience. Even plain crackers or slices of bread would make a noticeable difference. Despite that, we enjoyed the wines enough that we joined the wine club and spent over $400 on wine before leaving. That alone should show how much we liked what Stone's Throw has to offer. Because of that, I hope this feedback is taken in the spirit it's intended--not as criticism for the sake of criticizing, but as a suggestion from customers who supported the winery and would love to see an already enjoyable experience become even better.

Hatch is staffed by knowledgeable & hospitable staff (thanks Cece!). We always feel well educated…read moreafter we leave! Like my prior review, it's still impossibly clean & well stocked. Maybe they have had it before but now there is a local honey on the shelf. Literally something for everyone. While we didn't have time to stay for a drink at the bar (we were there to buy our fav' bottles), it looked fun w plenty of tables and snacks to buy. There is no food service/no kitchen. Maybe they allow carry-in/delivery...? Our fav's are the gin, aquavit, & limoncello. Be sure to stop by, it's a not miss! Really quality liquors that would give any of the better known brands a real run for their money (to say nothing of supporting a small biz). Thank you, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL

Decent place, staff wasn't as friendly and helpful as other wineries. Good samples and fun merch.read more

Went in yesterday, a Wednesday, around 4:30P with my family…read more We gave our three year old a small toy to occupy herself. After about twenty minutes, my husband asked the only woman working if we could carry in food from next door. She said yes, but try to limit the toys. My husband asked her to repeat herself because he didn't hear her and she said, just try to keep it down on the toys, we have people trying to read. We were surprised that a wine bar warranted that kind of comment. If it's a coffee shop, library, book store, then OK. But a wine bar? We left and went next door to Thyme. I'd recommend that place if you're interested in an activity outside of reading quietly.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great wine…read more Variety of snacks available. Several games available.

Door Peninsula is such a classic stop. Fun/free tastings, so many options and a fun chocolate/wine…read morepairing option too! Love all the things you can buy and the olive oil and salsa tastings too.

My family comes here every year when we are up in DC, however, today's visit will likely be our…read morelast. Lots of options to choose from, but the service has completely gone downhill. The guy doing the tastings wouldn't look us in the eye and was not at all friendly. Totally fine, but maybe giving wine tastings isn't the best role for you... In addition, they have QR Codes for you to scan and tip the crew. Problem is, there's no service in this building!! We politely asked two servers if there was a WiFi password just so we could quickly tip them and they abruptly said "no" and walked away. Not sure if we caught everyone on a bad day or what, but not the experience we are used to at all. We ended up leaving without buying our usual bottles + snacks and heading to Harbor Ridge down the road.

We stopped in for a cider tasting on a weekday mid-afternoon in early June and it was pretty quiet…read moreso we had no wait. Staff were amazing and enthusiastically shared information about the ciders. I love that they use apples and other ingredients from Washington Island- hence the name of the business! They are doing some creative things here, and the lavender and hops varieties were particularly unique and I enjoyed both. All their ciders are dry which we loved and the fermentation process they use produces a light carbonation. I really like how they do the flights in an ala-carte pricing structure which lets customers truly create a fully customized flight vs getting locked into one tier of choices. We bought a bottle to take home as a gift and also noticed the packaged options of local snacks if people want to have some cheese and crackers or similar to go with their cider. We are officially adding Orchard Island Cider to our spots to return to on our next vacation here in Door County!

A great stop if you are up in northern Door County. I enjoy their pear cider so much! The staff is…read moreattentive, we even got a quick free tour last time we stopped in in the fall. Cute shop connected to the brewery, and a wonderful patio to catch some sun. All their ciders are sourced from local fruit!

The owners are delightful. I prefer red wines that are not sweet and I was very happy to find some…read morehere. I also loved their Tempranillo wine! My husband was excited that they also had bourbons on tap, specifically Eagle Rare! There is an outdoor garden and porch for sitting, and it was a very relaxing atmosphere .

Simon Creek has beautiful grounds for a wine tasting. I love that they offer different types of…read morewine, rather than fruit forward Door County style wines. I believe some grapes may come from California. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. You can have a 5 wine sampling for $5. They have a wide range of different wines to try. Come and relax at Simon Creek!