We sure missed you this winter and this recent round of nice weather made us even more excited for season 2015 at Vino in the Valley. We’ll be opening doors for the season on Thursday, May 7. We can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been up to! Here’s a teaser of what’s in store for our guests this season:

• Our kitchen staff has been busy creating a unique line-up of special entrees! Just what they do will remain our secret… that is until the day they are announced as a day or weekend special. Watch our Facebook page for special announcements. And, you never know, the most popular of these dishes may make their way on to our regular menu someday?!
• Last season we announced that Vino in the Valley private label red and blush would be produced by Cannon River Winery. The feedback on our “new” Rush River Red and Lost Creek Sunset was so overwhelming, that we made the decision to have Cannon River Winery produce our Moonlight Whisper white, too. Crisp and refreshing; we can’t wait for you white wine lovers to try it!
• No more walking across the grass (unless you want to). A new sidewalk will guide our guests from the pavilion to our Bella Sera patio bar. And we’re expanding our patio area to allow more space for umbrella covered patio tables. What a great spot to enjoy a bottle of wine and some entertainment on a sunny summer afternoon.
• Protecting our environment here in the valley has always been a top priority for us. To even further reduce our carbon footprint, we’re installing solar panels and are proud that beginning this season our operation will be partially run by renewable solar power.

And now for the most exciting addition of all… we worked with the great people at Open Air Solutions to recommend a solution that would allow us to maintain our open air atmosphere, while also offering sun, wind and weather protection for our guests. After discussing our options we chose to install Motion Vinyls on the Pavilion. With the push of a button we can enclose our eating area should inclement weather roll in. We can also enclose the Pavilion for our Christmas at Vino in the Valley weekends, and keep our guests toasty warm, while still offering a clear view of the winter scenery! We’re so happy with our decision that we partnered with Open Air Solutions on a television commercial. Have you seen it? If not, you can view it here.

So now you understand why we’re particularly excited to kick off our 2015 season on Thursday, May 7, and are literally counting the days until our opening night! We look forward to seeing you all soon!

I think it’s pretty safe to say that even with a mild winter we’re all ready for summer! Well, you can join us in our excitement for Vino in the Valley’s opening on Thursday, May 7. We hope you can make it down for dinner or a glass of wine (or craft beer) during our opening weekend.

Opening weekend: Thursday – Sunday, May 7-10, 2014!

You can check our hours here. And as always, for Vino in the Valley news as it happens, you’ll want to like our page on Facebook.

As we near the start of our 2015 season we’ll be looking for some new faces to join the Vino in the Valley family.

We’re seeking candidates for all positions, including experienced kitchen staff, who are enthusiastic and service-oriented.  If you’re interested in joining our staff and working in a fun environment, please download an application here.

We will be setting up interviews starting at 10am on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Vino in the Valley.

Spread the word!

We know the sooner you finish your holiday shopping, the sooner you can enjoy the season (and your wine)! That’s motivation enough for us to make your gift-giving as easy as possible this year.

Vino in the Valley gift certificates make great gifts, and from now until December 24, 2014 when you purchase $100 in gift certificates you receive an additional $25 gift certificate FREE!

Just a bit of fine print (come on…you know a deal this good is going to come with a few strings attached)… Good for phone orders placed by calling 715-639-6677 (mention this offer when you call). Please leave your name, mailing address, phone number and credit card information when you call.

Take advantage of this special opportunity in the Vino in the Valley Gift Shop during business hours (see our holiday hours here).

Last minute gift certificates are still available at the following locations; however, this special offer does not apply:
Voila! Media Group, Hudson, WI
The Outdoor Store, Ellsworth, WI

Why not give the gift of an experience that will be remembered for a lifetime…Good Vino, Good View and Good Vibes! We can’t imagine a more perfect gift.

We would like to extend a formal invitation to you and your friends to join us for our upcoming customer appreciation day!  Join us this Saturday, October 18, for Fall Festival: Swirl, Sip, Savor!  We’ve planned a big event for you this year, full of activities, food, artisan vendors, and giveaways!  And best of all, it’s dedicated to you – our customers.

Be sure you’re following our Facebook page; we’ll be sharing updates about the event as the day draws near! We look forward to seeing and celebrating you!