Why the name Parallel 44?

Our geographical location was the inspiration for the name of our winery - Parallel 44. We are situated on 44° North Latitude - which circles the globe, and is renown as the world's finest grape growing and wine making region. This latitude includes the great wine regions of Bordeaux, France and Tuscany, Italy. Unlike our European counterparts we endure winters of subzero temperatures, inspiring the name of our Frozen Tundra wine. We do, however, share many similarities with these regions such as seasonal growing climate, annual rainfall, and length of daylight.  It is our inspiration to share this latitude with our counterparts, while celebrating our own unique tradition of growing grapes on the "Frozen Tundra" of Wisconsin.

The growing climate of the greater Green Bay area provides the perfect combination of warm sunny days, and cool nights. These conditions gradually develop the ideal balance of fruit forward expressions and crisp acidities which create the uniquely balanced wines of Parallel 44.