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A WINE
Wonderland
Kewaunee, Wisconsin
Kewaunee, Wisconsin is home to the Parallel
44 Vineyard and Winery. Parallel 44 was established in 2005 by couple, Steve Johnson and
Maria Milano. “For Steve and Maria, wine was
a passion that turned into a celebration of our
local grape growing and wine making industry,” says Parallel 44. Both owners grew up in
Wisconsin, therefore having love for the state
already engrained in their histories.
Shortly after purchasing the land, Steve and
Maria quickly began to plant vines. At the winery today, there are approximately 7,000 vines
(10 acres) planted. Their ultimate goal is to
reach 25 acres of vine coverage.
Steve is a self-taught vintner, and makes well
over a dozen different varieties of wines, including white, red, sparkling, and rosé. The
Frozen Tundra variety is quite popular. In fact,
the Frozen Tundra wines are a featured collection during the biggest annual wine celebration for Parallel 44: The Annual Frozen Tundra
Wine Fest.
The festival takes place on Saturday, February 25, 2017. This will be the festival’s 7th year
in celebration. It is outdoors, and quite cold,
which adds to the unique nature of the Frozen
Tundra wines. This outdoor event is meant to
highlight the value in producing wines in this
part of the world, and showcases how they’ve
become award-winning brands. Living on the
Frozen Tundra is one thing, but drinking the
Frozen Tundra wines is another. At the festival, you can expect an ice bar with tastings and
wines available for purchase, as well as tours
of the vineyard and the winery, wagon rides,
live music, and food from local vendors.
Experience the magic of this region and
the rich flavors of each wine offered at the
festival. Tickets are $15 per person, and due to
the popularity of the event, tickets will not be
sold at the door. Tickets must be purchased
in advance, and you can do so by visiting
www.44wineries.com. Tickets will go on sale
December 1, 2016.
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FoodTraveler l Winter 2016