CEDARBURG WINE FIELD GUIDE
Beneath the Mill: A 45‑Minute Guided Walk Through Cedar Creek Winery’s Limestone Cellars
A concise guided tour of Cedar Creek Winery that traces the restored 1860s woolen mill, leads into underground limestone cellars and includes a sampling of several wines.
Beneath the Mill: A 45‑Minute Guided Walk Through Cedar Creek Winery’s Limestone Cellars.
Adventure brief
Beneath the Mill: A 45‑Minute Guided Walk Through Cedar Creek Winery’s Limestone Cellars
At Cedar Creek Winery in Cedarburg, a short, guided experience condenses local history and winemaking into roughly 45 minutes: the tour opens with a brief history of the restored 1860s woolen mill, proceeds into the winery’s underground limestone cellars, and includes sampling of several wines while staff explain how the wines are made, aged and bottled.
Explore Cedar Creek Winery in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, on a unique 45-minute guided winery tour that combines history and wine tasting in a charming setting. This tour offers a rare opportunity to walk through a historic 1860s woolen mill, learning about its past and transformation into a winery. As you journey below ground, the limestone cellars reveal the perfect environment for aging fine wines. Guests will taste a curated selection of Cedar Creek’s finest wines while hearing expert insights into the winemaking process. This experience is both educational and enjoyable, perfect for wine lovers and history enthusiasts alike. The tour’s small group setting ensures a personalized feel, making it easy to ask questions and enjoy the ambiance. Whether you’re visiting Cedarburg for a day trip or looking for a memorable outing in the Wisconsin countryside, this guided tour offers a blend of culture and taste that leaves a lasting impression.
Route Schematic
Route & Stops
A concise sequence of stops traces the building’s past, the subterranean cellars, and a tasting station where winemaking is explained.
Historic Woolen Mill
A short history of the restored 1860s woolen mill that now houses the winery introduces the site and its transformation.
Underground Limestone Cellars
Visitors proceed into the winery’s underground limestone cellars to see where wines are stored and aged.
Tasting & Winemaking Talk
Along the tour guests sample several wines while guides explain how the wines are made, aged and bottled.
Children under 5 are admitted at no charge when accompanied by an adult; the tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and is presented as a guided, consecutive sequence.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Restored 1860s Woolen Mill
The guided tour begins with a short history of the property—a restored 1860s woolen mill that now houses the winery—setting the scene for the cellar visit and tastings that follow.
Underground Limestone Caverns
The tour continues beneath the mill into the winery’s underground limestone cellars, a distinctive setting for aging and storing wine and a major reason the tour is offered.
Guided Wine Sampling
Throughout the visit guests sample several wines and learn the basics of how those wines are produced, aged and bottled, a practical complement to the building and cellar tour.
What the day feels like
What the Visit Feels Like
The Cedar Creek Guided Winery Tour moves at a deliberately compact pace: a short historical orientation in the mill, a descent into cool, limestone-lined passageways, and seated or standing tastings where guides outline the production, aging and bottling processes—an economical, hands-on primer in both place and product.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short, interpretive winery tour suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Tour fees are $18.00 for adults, $8 for youth; children 5 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Reservations are accepted up until the night before any open tour time. 'Day of' tickets may be purchased in person at the Winery Store if space permits.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Cedar Creek guided winery tour?
The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
What does the tour include?
The guided tour begins with a short history of the restored 1860s woolen mill, proceeds into the winery’s underground limestone cellars, and includes sampling of several wines while learning how the wines are made, aged and bottled.
How much does the tour cost?
Adults (ages 21 and up) pay $18; youth (ages 6–20) pay $8; children 5 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Reservations are accepted up until the night before any open tour time. 'Day of' tickets may be purchased in person at the Winery Store if space permits.
Can children attend the tour?
Yes—youth ages 6–20 are accommodated at a youth rate; children 5 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
Where can I purchase same-day tickets?
If space permits, 'day of' tickets may be purchased in person at the Winery Store.
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