Wine
Our Wines
At Grandview Valley Winery all of our wines are made from 100% Minnesota Grown grapes when the harvest allows (Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon excluded). Our winemaker, John Rigge, has passion and finesse like no other; he pays special attention to techniques specific to making great wine out of cold-hearty varietals and his passion truly shows through in all of the wines. We are currently offering tastings 5 samples for $5. Wine can also be purchased by the glass or bottle to enjoy here or purchased to take home with 6 bottle 5% and 12 bottle 10% discounts.
PLEASE NOTE AVAILIBILITY VARIES BY SEASON
Whites
Brianna
Brianna is a semi-sweet white wine with a fruity nose, with hints of apricot, peach, honey, and when really opened up hints of banana. Produced and bottled at Grandview Valley Winery, located in the Minnesota River Valley, we believe the making of a great wine starts in the vineyard. Our passion is to affectionately create award winning fine wines by combining the old world character of hard work, dedication, and patience.
Night Owl
Swoop into Grandview Valley Winery for a glass of our Night Owl. This semi-sweet white wine has characteristics of pears with a crisp and refreshing finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is medium-full bodied with loads of succulent fruit flavors consisting of blackcurrant, blackberry, plumb, as well as chocolate with ample tannin. The French Oak also gives it a vanilla nose.
Dry Red. Black current, plum, French Oak.
Rockin’ Coyote
Rockin' Coyote is inspired by the coyote packs howling to each other across the Minnesota River Valley. When visiting Grandview, expect to be entertained by the coyote's song at dusk and rockin' into the night. To appreciate the full experience, make sure to have a glass of Rockin' Coyote in hand, made from the Frontenac Gris grape finished semi-sweet with clean, crisp and refreshing hints of peach and apricot.
White Fox
White Fox is a semi-sweet table wine and a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and La Crescent. You will find hints of passion fruit, elderflower, citrus, and pineapple.
Rosés
Old Red & White
Grandview Valley Winery's owner's fondness for his "old red and white" pickup not only inspired the name of this rose' style wine, but is reminiscent of a simpler time enjoying Grandma's homemade wine. Made from the Frontenac Gris grape fermented on the skin, look for notes of grapefruit, cherry, and chocolate.
Buffalo
Where once the American bison roamed the plains there is now our vineyard, the Buffalo wine is named to pay homage to this majestic creature. Our Buffalo is a blend of the old and new, using hybrid grapes and blending them with vinifera to create a new and exciting wine style. Look for hints of peach, a sweet round mouth feel and a lemony crisp finish.
Cougar
Inspired by not only the predator cat that stalks the banks of the Minnesota River Valley but also dedicated to a certain female population frequenting Grandview Valley Winery, Cougar is a sweet and sassy red wine made from the Marquette grape with a rich dark berry quality.
Reds
Squirrely
Don't be lazy grab your girly, come to Grandview Valley and drink some squirrelly.
It's made with four types of grapes you see, so buy a bottle and stash it in a tree.
Steeple Ridge
Looking south from our winery, you will see the beautiful and historic steeple of "Rock Dell" church, after which we believe is well worthy of naming a wine. This beautifully balanced semi-sweet red wine has characteristics of cherry and plum with a hint of currant. Enjoy this wine with your favorite tomato based pasta or pizza. Cheers and God bless!
Grapeshot
Grapeshot is a well balanced dessert wine made with the Frontenac grape. It has hints of deep cherry and chocolate. It's smooth, sweet, and oaky finish pairs well with chocolate desserts and sharp cheeses. Just like the blast of grapeshot from a cannon, this wine bursts with flavor and authority.
Try our Mead!
Our traditional mead is made from pure orange blossom and wildflower honey. It has notes of citrus and French oak. Cheers to the oldest alcoholic libation the world has known!
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is medium-full bodied with loads of succulent fruit flavors consisting of blackcurrant, blackberry, plumb, as well as chocolate with ample tannin. The French Oak also gives it a vanilla nose.
Dry Red. Black current, plum, French Oak.