Empty Nest Winery is a family-owned and operated producer opened in 2011 on a century family farm in rural northeast Iowa, specializing in handcrafted 'True to the Fruit' berry and fruit wines made in small batches from whole real fruit, real sugar, and locally grown handpicked berries. They offer over 50 varieties including wines, ports, ciders, and sangrias, with a fun tasting room featuring 13 taps of craft beers, hard ciders, seltzers, free popcorn, games, and seasonal hot food buffets. The cozy atmosphere includes inside/outside seating for relaxing with friends and family.

'True to the Fruit' wines Berry and fruit wines from whole real fruit and real sugar Handcrafted in small batches from locally grown handpicked berries Unfiltered wines with more flavor, color, and body
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Berrylicious
Holiday limited edition wine made from all the berries
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Private Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Elderberry Port
Gold medal winner in California
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Night Temptation Coffee Port
Sold out
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Seduction Mocha Raspberry
Mocha raspberry wine
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Silver Medal, Wisconsin State Fair Wine Competition 2021 2021
Best Fruit Wine, Midwest Wine Awards 2020 2020
15th Annual Blind Wine Tasting Event
Friday February 13th 4-8pm, Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th 11-5pm
$6/taste, $6/buffet

HOLIDAY LIMITED EDITION WINE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2025: Berrylicious (berries), Private Reserve (Bourbon Barrel Aged Elderberry Port, gold medal winner), Night Temptation (Coffee Port, sold out), Seduction (Mocha Raspberry). Closed every year January 1st - February 12th.