Winery · Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
Whitecap Winery of Door County LLC
Doing business as Whitecap Winery of Door County. Federal alcohol Basic Permit on file with the TTB.
- Winery
- Permit class
- Active
- Status
- Ellison Bay
- County
- 54210
- ZIP code
The record
Whitecap Winery of Door County LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit (WI-W-21082), with premises in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin.
- WI-W-21082
- federal permit number
- Ellison Bay
- premises county
- #13
- Wisconsin rank for wineries
- 2
- wineries in Ellison Bay
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, April 2025.
Data updated July 2026
According to the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) List of Permittees, published April 2025, this business is one of 83,590 active federal alcohol Basic Permit holders across the United States, among 18,038 wineries, 5,590 distilleries, 21,314 importers, and 38,648 wholesalers. See the full methodology for how each record is sourced.
Permit & location
| Permit class | Winery |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Federal permit no. | WI-W-21082 |
| Operating name (DBA) | Whitecap Winery of Door County |
| City | Ellison Bay |
| ZIP code | 54210 |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Federal regulator | Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) |
How Whitecap Winery of Door County LLC fits in Wisconsin
251
winery permits in Wisconsin
#13
of 52 states for wineries
984
all permits in Wisconsin
A Bonded Winery permit authorizes commercial winemaking under a federal bond that guarantees excise tax on every gallon removed for sale. It is the most common federal alcohol permit, wineries hold 18,038 of them nationwide.
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Frequently asked questions
What permit does Whitecap Winery of Door County LLC hold?
Whitecap Winery of Door County LLC holds an active federal Winery Basic Permit issued by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), permit number WI-W-21082. A Bonded Winery permit authorizes commercial winemaking under a federal bond that guarantees excise tax on every gallon removed for sale. It is the most common federal alcohol permit, wineries hold 18,038 of them nationwide.
Where is Whitecap Winery of Door County LLC located?
Whitecap Winery of Door County LLC's permit premises is in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, ZIP 54210. Wisconsin holds 251 winery permits - the 13th most of any state.
Is this an official record?
Yes. This record is drawn directly from the TTB FOIA "List of Permittees," published April 2025, public U.S. government data. Permit status can change; confirm the current status on the official TTB Public Permit Search before relying on it.
Reading this record
Whitecap Winery of Door County LLC's federal Winery Basic Permit (WI-W-21082) authorizes activity in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act - it does not, by itself, authorize retail sale, and does not replace the separate state Alcoholic Beverage Control license almost every holder also needs. See our methodology for how to read a federal permit record and verify current status.
Source: TTB FOIA List of Permittees, published April 2025, public U.S. government data, reformatted without alteration. Permit status can change; confirm against the official TTB Public Permit Search. For informational purposes only and not legal, financial, or business advice; see our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAlcohol is rendered directly from federal TTB permit data, no number is typed in by an editor. This permit record is rendered directly from the TTB List of Permittees, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.