Empty Nest Winery opened its doors in 2011 with 8 different wines, mainly berry and fruit wines. We are located in rural northeast Iowa on our family farm. Family-owned & operated, we produce handcrafted wines made in small batches from mainly locally grown handpicked berries. We ferment whole fruit not just the juice; this gives our unfiltered wine more flavor, color, and body for the best tasting ‘TRUE TO THE FRUIT’ wine.
In 2015, we broke ground on a new winery facility that seats up to 200 people on our farm. Taking down our 100 year old barn, we reclaimed most of the barn lumber, huge beams and steel; using it in our new building. The completed project is like nothing you have ever seen. It provides abundant room to come, taste & enjoy a glass of wine, fresh Sangria, slushy, pint of tap beer or can & bottled beer. Enjoy your beverage either inside looking out our massive windows over the rolling hillside or outside on our 100 foot covered patio to take in all of nature’s beauty. While you are here, your stress will just melt away as your enjoy a beverage with family or friends. We now have over 30 different kinds of wine; some seasonal or limited edition. Check our website or Facebook page for hours and the latest releases of wine & tap beer. Our event room is a perfect venue for your next party, reunion, rehearsal, reception or wedding. Come for a visit at Empty Nest; taste & feel the difference!!!
Our new winery facility uses our 100 year old reclaimed barn beams & boards
We make mainly Pure Berry & Fruit Wines
Event room is perfect for your next event!
We grow most of the fruit & berries used in our wines
Our tasting room seats 75 people to sit & relax with friends enjoying wine, sangrias, 9 taps of beer & hard cider
Event room setup for a wedding reception
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