Company description
Northern Vineyards Winery was established in 1977 and was acquired by the Minnesota Winegrowers Cooperative in 1983. We are Minnesota’s oldest winery. We established the Minnesota Winegrowers Cooperative as a means of making and selling wines from the grapes produced by our grower members. We were the first modern winery cooperative in the United States. Each member maintains a vineyard between 1-15 acres and produces grapes that are brought to the winery in the fall to be made into our wines. Each vineyard has its own unique characteristics for growing grapes, depending on soil and sun exposure. Robin Partch has been our winemaker since 1989. He is one of our original members of the Minnesota Winegrowers Cooperative. Robin is an integral part of the Minnesota wine industry. He is a founding member of the Minnesota Grape Growers Association, and a founding member of the Minnesota Farm Winery Association. He has won more than 100 international awards for his wines and is a recognized leader in the industry. We offer a variety of wines here at Northern Vineyards Winery. We have everything from dry to sweet in both whites and reds. We also have a variety of dessert wines. The winery has a deck that overlooks the scenic St. Croix River and historic lift bridge. It is a wonderful spot to bring your own picnic and pair it with a glass or bottle of one of our award winning wines. The deck also serves as a unique venue to host a private party.
