Wineries & Distilleries

How do you distill Madison’s spirit scene to words?

Where can you find drams of distilled flavors fresh from family farms? Or city-center spaces creating craveable craft? Or countryside vineyards where hills roll and wines flow? Or modern mead – sparkling and hopped?

Right here in Madison. Where spirited sips await.

Step into one of Madison’s distinctive distilleries or charming wineries, take a deep breath and let the world slow down. That first sip? It’s the start of something special, and chances are, it won’t be your last.

With more than a dozen spots to explore, Madison’s craft beverage scene is full of experiences that surprise and delight. Sip wine in a sun-dappled courtyard overlooking vineyard hills, or sample a cocktail in an urban distillery where age-old traditions meet fresh new ideas. Many are family-owned, all are crafted with care, and every stop has a story worth tasting.

Make time for classics like Wollersheim Winery, Distillery & Bistro, where vines have been growing since the 1840s. Or head to Dancing Goat Distillery, home to small-batch whiskeys, Death’s Door gin and vodka, and Berens Old Fashioned Brandy, crafted in partnership with Wisconsin’s own Charlie Berens. You’ll also find plenty more favorites, from Drumlin Ridge Winery and Bailey’s Run Winery to J. Henry & Sons, Old Sugar Distillery, and Madison’s very first distillery, Yahara Bay.

Beyond the bottles, there’s so much to enjoy: guided tours, welcoming tasting rooms and the Madison On Tap Craft Beverage Trail, your passport to the best drinks, discounts and prizes across the area. It’s free, easy to sign up and doesn’t even require an app. Just get your digital passport by text or email, flash it at participating spots and start earning points while you sip.

Whether you lean toward grape-to-glass elegance or grain-to-cocktail ingenuity, Madison’s wineries and distilleries are ready to pour you a memorable story. What’ll you have?