Seven Hawks Vineyards, located in Fountain City, Wisconsin, now offers an engaging picnic hike experience, combining outdoor adventure with wine tasting. The vineyard is one of the largest in the Upper Midwest, boasting nearly 18,000 northern hybrid grape vines. Visitors can enjoy hand-pruned, estate-grown, and estate-bottled wines, with a variety of reds, whites, and dessert wines available for tasting in their historic tasting room.
The picnic hikes allow guests to explore the picturesque landscape of the vineyard, nestled between towering bluffs and the Mississippi River. Participants select a site and schedule a visit, where they can enjoy the serene environment and sample award-winning wines, such as the gold medal-winning Smiling Moon and other notable varieties like Marquette Reserve and Frontenac Reserve.
One highlight of the experience is that wine samples are complimentary, encouraging visitors to savor the diverse offerings of the vineyard. The tasting room itself, housed in a classic building from the 1870s, is part of the Great River Road Wine Trail and is conveniently located near other local attractions.
For those interested in extending their visit, Seven Hawks Vineyards also offers accommodations through their Hawks View Cottages and Lodges, providing a tranquil stay amidst the stunning vineyard scenery.