A Perfect Pair – Autumn and Chateau St. Croix Winery

ST. CROIX FALLS – The countryside will be painted in lush autumn colors when you visit the Chateau St. Croix Winery & Vineyard in St. Croix Falls this October. The winery is doubling down by offering two weekends of fun with their Oktoberfest Wine Festival, Oct. 1 & 2 and again, Oct. 15 & 16. Admission is free.

Gather up family and friends for an afternoon of authentic German foods, Hammerschlagen, Octoberfest beer, craft hard cider and of course great wines. Enjoy live music under the big tent, which will include Craig Ebel and Dyversaco on Oct. 1, Daale Dahmen and the Polka Beats on Oct. 2 and featuring a double header of the legendary Gray’s Ridgeland Dutchman back-to-back on Oct. 15 and 16. 

With a purchase of a glass of wine, you can try Federweisser from noon to 6 p.m. Federweisser is a fermenting white wine that is semi-sweet and refreshing. This is a German tradition that you will love. Wine will available by the glass or bottle. Sorry, no tastings available during this event.

Then return on Saturday, Oct. 29 to Chateau St. Croix Winery for a Halloween bash.  Enjoy Horror d’oeuvres and sip on devilishly delicious wine. Wine-O-Ween will also feature a dress-up prizes for single best costume and couple’s best costume.. You can do the monster mash with music by Hank the Tank music show from 7-11 p.m. They will provide a complimentary drink and shuttle to the Holiday Inn and Suites in St. Croix Falls. Attendance is limited, so it’s best to get your tickets in advance. 

For those that are looking for something to do while your loved ones are out hunting in November the Chateau is hosting Cheese and Chocolate Wine pairings on Nov. 5 and 6 and then again on Nov. 19 and 20. Come try some of the best cheese samples featuring Burnette County Dairy, paired with whites, rose and red wines. Then for the sweet tooth lovers there will be chocolates, chocolate cakes and Saras Tipsy Pies paired with wines. This is a ticketed event, so go to the Chateau St. Croix and check for the ticket link. 

The winery is located at 1998 State Road 87 #A. For more information, call 715-483-2556 or visit online at chateaustcroix.com.