Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Tour

Located in the heart of an area becoming known for its wineries, Osceola is also home to the famous viticulturist, Elmer Swenson- where most cold temperature grapes had their origins. Such varieties as Swenson Red, Edelweiss and St. Croix not only stand up to brutal Upper Midwest temperatures, but also to wine connoisseurs across the world. From fruit wines and ciders to locally-made artisan cheeses and chocolates, the St Croix River Valley self-guided Wine, Cheese(you're in Wisconsin for heaven's sakes) and Chocolate Tour will treat your taste buds to a realm of culinary delights. If you would like to learn about the expanding wine industry in the area, and the distinct wines made from local ice grape varieties head out on a tour. We're especially fond of our very own Chocolate Gnome hand crafting real butter into their chocolates. Dancing Dragonfly Winery specializes in making wine from local northern grapes and Chateau St. Croix Winery provides a European Estate experience.

To start the tour, choose your own culinary adventure. Visit the wineries and cheese makers in any order to suit your fancy. These wine, cheese and chocolate locations provide the chance to try out just one or two of the destinations each located within a 20 minute drive of Osceola. Or plan for a day tour and taste a collage of wine styles from six different wineries including two cheese makers and two fine chocolatiers- see all in 120 miles with 2 + hours of drive time.