"Tillsammans is our intentional return to the soil—a humble commitment to stewardship, resilience, & the craft of a legacy."
"Swedish for 'together,' Tillsammans represents our belief that the most enduring things are grown with patience & shared in partnership."
We are building a vineyard on land that has been in our family for decades. Near Wilton, Wisconsin, this project is a quiet, confident restoration of family soil through the cultivation of cold-hardy vines.
Our mission is to foster a "Gathering Place" where unpretentious wine serves as a bridge between people. We favor the humble over the boastful, believing that authenticity is grown row by row.
"Working with the earth means following the lead of the land."
We grow what belongs here. Our Marquette & Petite Pearl vines thrive in the unglaciated soil of the Driftless. We don't fight the climate; we embrace its character.
Wine shouldn't feel exclusive. We are building a space where hospitality is rooted in togetherness—where the person across the table is the most important part of the experience.
Every row is tended by us. We use common-sense practices that honor the history of this hilltop & ensure its health for the generations to follow.
Stewarding family heritage since 1982.
Excellence in cold-climate craft.
A dedication to community gathering.
An uncompromising return to roots.
"Building a vineyard requires a conversation with time. We are approaching our growth with intentionality & quiet focus."
| Year | Focus & Intent |
|---|---|
| 2025 | The Groundwork of Knowledge (Year 0) Preparation begins with humility & education. We are acquiring the necessary equipment & completing formal viticulture education through Washington State University, ensuring our stewardship is as informed as it is intentional. |
| 2026 | Listening to the Land Our focus turns to the stewardship of the soil. We are preparing the ancient Driftless hilltop blocks—nurturing the earth to ensure it is ready to support the life of our future vines. |
| 2027 | Setting the Foundation The first vines meet the Wisconsin soil. We will initiate our hand-planting blocks & install the trellis support systems that will guide our vineyard's growth for decades to come. |
| 2028 | Nurturing the Rows Expansion continues with the planting of additional varieties. Simultaneously, we focus on the empathy of care—training the previous year's plants as they establish their permanent home. |
| 2029 | Grown in Patience A year of continued cultivation. We remain disciplined in our approach, completing the final phases of our initial planting blocks while ensuring the health & resilience of the entire vineyard. |
| 2030 | The First Harvest The completion of our initial planting cycle meets a long-awaited milestone: our debut estate harvest. A moment to share the first fruits of our labor tillsammans. |
"A twenty-five year circle of partnership returning home to the Driftless."
We spent two decades in environments that demanded constant care & resilience. We navigated seasons of change with nothing but our partnership as a constant anchor.
Now, that journey has brought us back to where we started. We are restoring a family legacy, bringing with us the discipline we forged elsewhere & the empathy we learned as stewards of shared stories. Tillsammans Vineyards is our way of giving back to the soil that raised us.
"We have the plan & the land, but we know the best work happens with others. Tillsammans is built on shared effort."
If you share our heart for stewardship or see a way you might like to help us break ground—whether through partnership, wisdom, or a helping hand—we’d be truly grateful for the conversation.
"If you're simply curious about our progress, join us. We’ll send occasional notes as we break ground & build the future of our hilltop."