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Wineries
For a relaxing getaway, stop by any of Lincoln’s three prized wineries. Growers give tours of their vineyards daily. While at the wineries, be sure to visit their tasting rooms where you can enjoy the countryside as well as the exquisite taste of locally produced wines, cheeses, breads, meats, and more!
- Deer Springs Winery
The winery is located in a peaceful country setting just northeast of Lincoln. The wine tasting room inhabits the original family homestead house built in 1876. The farmhouse has been carefully renovated to reflect the charm and characteristics of the original structure while providing contemporary comfort and an atmosphere of country elegance. Sample a variety of wines made on the premises from Nebraska grown grapes and enjoy locally made breads and cheeses. The gift shop offers creative gift ideas and items for the occasional wine drinker as well as the wine connoisseur. Seating available indoors in the hearth room, picnic tables are available outdoors.
Hours: 2-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2-6 p.m. Sunday
16255 Adams Street
(402) 327-8738
www.deerspringswinery.com
info@deerspringswinery.comDirections: Eight miles east of Lincoln on the southeast corner of 162nd and Adams streets.
- James Arthur Vineyards
Located northwest of Lincoln, the vineyard is one of the finest wine production facilities in the state and welcomes visitors.While at the winery, guests can enjoy specialty wines, cheeses, meats and breads in the peaceful setting of the Nebraska countryside or in the tasting room, which features a stone fireplace and an observation deck overlooking the production facility. Tours are offered through the vineyards via the walking trail or by surrey (trolley) ride by special arrangement. The facility is handicapped accessible and offers wine and related products for sale.
Hours: April - October: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; Noon - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Noon - 6 p.m. Sunday
November - March: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; Noon - 9 p.m. Saturday; Noon - 6 p.m. Sunday2001 W. Raymond Road
(402) 783-5255
www.jamesarthurvineyards.comDirections: From North 14th and Superior Streets in Lincoln take 14th Street north 7 miles, turn west on Raymond Road and continue for 2 and 1/2 miles.
- Prime Country Winery
Enjoy the view from the hilltop overlooking the beautiful Denton Hills area and the 12,000 vine vineyard. Then enter into the modern tasting room and "taste the true taste of Nebraska."All wines are produced, processed and bottled on site. All grapes are grown 100% from their chemical free vineyard. No wine is bottled until it has aged at least 24 months. Nebraska cheeses and sausages also available.
Take a walking tour of the vineyard anytime. Tours of the production facilities are available by advance reservation. For special parties, call 826-3567.
Hours: September - November: 1-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday;
December - March: 1-5 p.m. Friday - Sunday; April - August: 1-6 p.m. Friday - Sunday12120 SW 142nd Street
Denton, NE
(402) 826-3567
www.primecountrywinery.comDirections: Take I-80 or West O Street to Crete Exit, turn left on Nebraska 103, go 10 miles to Saltillo Road, turn left on 142nd Street (about 1/4 mile). Or from southwest Lincoln take Hwy. 77 south to Nebraska 33 (Crete exit). Take that to 142nd Street. Turn right and go 4 miles.
- WindCrest Winery
Spend an afternoon in the tasting room sampling a wine selection that is sure to please every palate. Relax on the patio overlooking the majestic view of the nearly five acres of French hybrid grapes growing on a rolling northward slope. You are invited to find out how it all began, discover the wine selection, schedule your next event or order a bottle of wine today!
Tasting Room Hours: 3-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Sunday3110 W. Branched Oak Road
(402) 783-2875
www.windcrestwinery.com
Directions: From Lincoln drive north 7 miles on 14th Street. Turn left on Raymond Road and go 3 miles. Turn right on NW 27th Street and go 1 mile. Turn left on W. Branched Oak Road and go .3 mile. - WunderRosa Winery
The winery offers four wines this year - a dry red, dry white, semi-dry (sweet) white and a blush. You can enjoy wine from the deck with a great view of Lincoln's skyline and surrounding areas. Bring a picnic if you wish. Tours are available upon request.
Hours: 5-9 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday; 1-8 p.m. Sunday
2361 Wittstruck Road, Roca
(402) 328-3494
www.wunderrosawinery.com
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