From vineyard views to intimate wine bars, the Janesville area offers a variety of ways to enjoy a good glass of wine made just around the corner or halfway across the world.
Fermenting Cellars Winery
For a lovely, secluded winery experience: drive out to Fermenting Cellars Winery nestled in Janesville’s wooded countryside! Grab a glass of your favorite wine from sweet reds to dry whites to sip on under the covered pavilion or outdoor patio next to a crackling fire.
Rubber Ducky Winery
This Milton landmark is now under new ownership with lots of new updates like an interactive dinner show, apothecary store, and farm stand. The winery is continuing to serve and craft the beloved Northleaf wines, plus offering a delicious food menu featuring snacks and flatbreads that pair perfectly with a glass (or two). In the summertime, find field-to-market produce and more than 100+ jarred goods like sauces, jams, and pickled veggies. You can even sample them all!
Timber Hill Winery
Enjoy a glass of your favorite classic wines, along with some more unique creations like Wisconsin Wildflower, Margarita Monday, and even sparkling glitter wines at Timber Hill Winery. This family-run winery works with grape growers all over the state to offer a variety of 40 different wines with a tasty menu. Customers can also join the Herd Wine Club to receive wine bottles, free tastings, discounts, early access to new releases, and invitiations to exclusive events. Soak up the sun and enjoy a wine slushie on their outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards.
Genisa Wine Bar
Genisa Wine Bar provides an elegant, Italian-inspired experience in the heart of downtown Janesville. Genisa Wine Bar resides in a gorgeous Italianate-style building built in 1865 made up of 3 gorgeous levels that cater to the public featuring a restaurant and outdoor patio, event space, and AirBnb. Their wine collection is nothing less than perfection, with over 100 international wines available. Pair a glass with their inspired menu of specialty pizzas, comforting pasta favorites, charcuterie plates, and decadent desserts.
Lark Market Wine Bar
Lark Market Wine Bar imports wine from all over the country and the world to bring diverse options to meet their customers’ palates. Lark Market Wine Bar often holds samplings and wine tastings featuring sips from around the world. The market also offers a Wine of the Month Club where members receive a bottle of wine each month, a newsletter, and an invitation to a club-exclusive tasting event led by a representative from a featured vineyard or expert.
