Business Details
Organic Winery & Distillery in Shell Lake, WI
Clover Meadow is a family-owned operation dedicated to crafting premium organic wines and spirits while prioritizing environmental sustainability. Our commitment to organic practices is evidenced by our certification from MOSA and our status as a Travel Green Wisconsin business. We utilize rescue horses for fertilizer production, hand-pick all produce, and avoid synthetic chemicals, ensuring our wines and brandies remain free of pesticides, herbicides, and added sulfites. Our carbon-neutral footprint reflects our dedication to combating climate change through renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. With over two decades of experience in sustainable viticulture, we blend traditional winemaking techniques with modern ecological responsibility.Our tasting room offers a welcoming space for visitors to experience our 23 limited-production varieties, each reflecting the unique terroir of Wisconsin's Bashaw Valley. As stewards of the land, we reinvest proceeds into environmental conservation and animal welfare initiatives, including our on-site horse rescue sanctuary. This holistic approach has earned us recognition as the only certified organic winery in the Midwest and one of just five organic distilleries nationwide.
Services
Organic winemaking
Craft distilling
Wine tasting
Cafe service
Event hosting
Sustainable viticulture
Horse rescue
Local sourcing
Carbon offsetting
Wine education
Highlights and features
- Certified organic by Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA)
- Carbon-neutral operations powered by renewable energy
- Rescue horse rehabilitation integrated into farming practices
- Hand-picked produce with zero synthetic chemical inputs
- Award-winning spirits recognized at national competitions
Associations and certifications
- MOSA
- Travel Green Wisconsin
What people say
Delicious wines
Welcoming staff
Beautiful setting
Organic practices
Supports rescue horses
Services
Organic Winemaking
We craft premium organic wines using Wisconsin-grown fruits through chemical-free viticulture. Our process maintains natural ecosystems while producing award-winning vintages. Every bottle supports environmental conservation efforts.
Craft Distilling
Our organic distillery creates small-batch brandies and moonshines aged in Minnesota white oak barrels. The process transforms rescued fruits into award-winning spirits while maintaining carbon-neutral operations.
Wine Tasting
Visit our cozy tasting room to sample limited-edition wines and brandies. Knowledgeable staff guide guests through flavor profiles while sharing our sustainability story and rescue horse initiatives.
Cafe Service
Our cafe offers locally sourced charcuterie and vegetarian options paired with organic wines. The menu features Wisconsin cheeses, house-made accompaniments, and seasonal specialties in a rustic setting.
Event Hosting
Host private events in our unique winery setting. Available for tastings, celebrations, and corporate gatherings with customized wine pairings and venue decor reflecting our organic ethos.
Questions
Are your wines truly organic?
Yes, all wines carry MOSA organic certification with no synthetic chemicals used in growing or production.
What makes your distillery unique?
We're one of only five certified organic distilleries nationwide, using rescued fruits and sustainable energy sources.
Do you offer wine tastings?
Yes, our tasting room is open year-round with guided tastings of current vintages and seasonal releases.
How do purchases support rescue horses?
100% of proceeds from select wines fund our on-site horse rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary.
Can I visit the vineyards?
Self-guided vineyard tours are available during business hours with seasonal staff-led options available.
Reviews (5)
Nicole Mahalla
Oct 28, 2021
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Off of the dirt road tucked back beyond the trees is a quaint winery/distillery. Surrounded by horse and big windows looking out with a wood fire stove burning in the corner. You enter and it is not like any other winery you have been too. Two rescue dogs greet you - you'll later realize they have 48 + animals in rehabilitation and all proceeds go to helping the animals and wine, liquor and brandy making is an incentive to your donation. Taste a variety of different organic homemade wine. Talk with the owners and sit back and smile over a bowl of chew-mix at how homelike you feel. There is plans
Triston Carrow
Oct 23, 2021
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Pat was a blast. Knowledgeable in his craft. Purchased a bottle of the Rhubarb wine. Worth the visit.
Mary Christian
Sep 05, 2021
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Great place! Beautiful setting! Excellent customer service, and great wines and spirits! Will definitely be returning! Thank you!
Jane D.
Aug 13, 2021
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1/5
It's all about the E's.
Entertaining, eclectic, environmental and enjoyable. This was a unexpected find on TA, an organic winery! The owner was a great conversationalist and a unique and interesting person who we chatted with for almost two hours. It was fun learning the history of the place and about their animal rescue. We like sweet wines and the tastings were generous and all delicious. My husband enjoyed the brandy tasting too!
It's all about the E's.
Entertaining, eclectic, environmental and enjoyable. This was a unexpected find on TA, an organic winery! The owner was a great conversationalist and a unique and interesting person who we chatted with for almost two hours. It was fun learning the history of the place and about their animal rescue. We like sweet wines and the tastings were generous and all delicious. My husband enjoyed the brandy tasting too!
Maurine Canopy
Jul 24, 2021
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Our host was very anti social almost to the point of being rude. Wine was great we bought some but will never return
