News & Events
Trout Springs Winery Attains Green Master Level Status in Sustainability
Nov. 11, 2021 ... We are thrilled to share this amazing and important news with you: The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council has recognized our sustainability efforts within its Green Masters Program. We are the only winery in Wisconsin to achieve Green Master status.
From the press release: "Trout Springs Winery remains the “Gold Standard” for sustainability and carbon reduction footprint in the state of Wisconsin (a whopping 68%). Being sustainable is not just a catch phrase; they live it every day and implement actions instead of just words."
Read the entire press release below.
Nov. 11, 2021 ... We are thrilled to share this amazing and important news with you: The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council has recognized our sustainability efforts within its Green Masters Program. We are the only winery in Wisconsin to achieve Green Master status.
From the press release: "Trout Springs Winery remains the “Gold Standard” for sustainability and carbon reduction footprint in the state of Wisconsin (a whopping 68%). Being sustainable is not just a catch phrase; they live it every day and implement actions instead of just words."
Read the entire press release below.
Sept. 13, 2021 ... Hear co-owner Steve DeBaker on Wisconsin Public Radio (here) discuss how The Wisconsin Ledge was established and how the Federal Government officially identified the region as a prime grape-producing location known as an American Viticultural Area.
Retired Rambler Archives
Dec. 21, 2021 ... Documenting The Ledge: Filmmaker Dan Larson, who has produced a number of documentaries that help preserve and promote the Wisconsin Ledge (some of which have aired on PBS Wisconsin), joins Steve on this month's episode here.
Nov. 16, 2021 ... Venison Without the Hunt: Not a hunter but like the taste of venison? Dr. Sam Vinessi from Eaton Highland Red Deer Farm joins Steve with details here.
Oct. 19, 2021 ... Harvest Time: Get a closeup look at the winery and hear why the Wisconsin Ledge is such a great place to make wine here.
Sept. 21, 2021 ... Bees Please: Steve and beekeeper Garry Sydow talk about the importance of bees to our agriculture, wine included. Find out more here.
Aug. 17, 2021 ... Monument Dedication and Celebration Day: Please join us at Way-Morr Park on Saturday, August 21, at 10 am for the historic dedication of the Wisconsin Ledge AVA Monument. Celebrate all day at the winery after the dedication. Find out more here.
July 20, 2021 ... Point Beach State Forest: More than 2,900 acres of natural forest land, bordered on the east by almost 6 miles of sand dunes and beach on Lake Michigan. Point Beach includes hiking, camping even a lighthouse. That's not all, find out more from Steve here.
June 15, 2021 ... The Ridges: One Amazing Sanctuary: This month Steve introduces us to The Ridges in Baileys Harbor, the most biologically diverse ecosystem in Wisconsin. Home to many unique plants including about 25 different orchids. Watch here.
May 18, 2021 ... Vines and Fine Wines: Steve talks about two of his favorite subjects: vineyards and the Wisconsin Ledge (and why it's a great grape-growing region). Watch here.
April 20, 2021 ... Alvar? What's That? Steve gives us the scoop on one of the Earth's rarest ecosystems, and one such environmental area just happens to be in Northeast Wisconsin: the Red Banks Alvar (watch here).
March 16, 2021 ... BAT FAN: Steve and Jerry Theys from Wildlife of Wisconsin discuss the importance of bats and show how to build a bat house to help protect the bat population in Wisconsin (watch here).
Feb. 16, 2021 ... Wonderful Waterfalls
When things thaw and the beauty runs once again (watch here).
Dec. 21, 2021 ... Documenting The Ledge: Filmmaker Dan Larson, who has produced a number of documentaries that help preserve and promote the Wisconsin Ledge (some of which have aired on PBS Wisconsin), joins Steve on this month's episode here.
Nov. 16, 2021 ... Venison Without the Hunt: Not a hunter but like the taste of venison? Dr. Sam Vinessi from Eaton Highland Red Deer Farm joins Steve with details here.
Oct. 19, 2021 ... Harvest Time: Get a closeup look at the winery and hear why the Wisconsin Ledge is such a great place to make wine here.
Sept. 21, 2021 ... Bees Please: Steve and beekeeper Garry Sydow talk about the importance of bees to our agriculture, wine included. Find out more here.
Aug. 17, 2021 ... Monument Dedication and Celebration Day: Please join us at Way-Morr Park on Saturday, August 21, at 10 am for the historic dedication of the Wisconsin Ledge AVA Monument. Celebrate all day at the winery after the dedication. Find out more here.
July 20, 2021 ... Point Beach State Forest: More than 2,900 acres of natural forest land, bordered on the east by almost 6 miles of sand dunes and beach on Lake Michigan. Point Beach includes hiking, camping even a lighthouse. That's not all, find out more from Steve here.
June 15, 2021 ... The Ridges: One Amazing Sanctuary: This month Steve introduces us to The Ridges in Baileys Harbor, the most biologically diverse ecosystem in Wisconsin. Home to many unique plants including about 25 different orchids. Watch here.
May 18, 2021 ... Vines and Fine Wines: Steve talks about two of his favorite subjects: vineyards and the Wisconsin Ledge (and why it's a great grape-growing region). Watch here.
April 20, 2021 ... Alvar? What's That? Steve gives us the scoop on one of the Earth's rarest ecosystems, and one such environmental area just happens to be in Northeast Wisconsin: the Red Banks Alvar (watch here).
March 16, 2021 ... BAT FAN: Steve and Jerry Theys from Wildlife of Wisconsin discuss the importance of bats and show how to build a bat house to help protect the bat population in Wisconsin (watch here).
Feb. 16, 2021 ... Wonderful Waterfalls
When things thaw and the beauty runs once again (watch here).
