About
J. Bird Wines is a mead producer in Stanchfield, MN, specializing in mead with a honey-themed 'hive' branding. They offer online sales through VinoShipper for mead and their own shop for merch, with doorstep delivery. Their tasting room is open weekends during spring (April-June) and fall/winter (October-December) seasons for free samples, growler fills, and bottle sales.
Mead
Seasonal open houses
Annual Chili Cook-Off
Photos
Products
Apple Bliss
A sweet apple wine made from local orchards, perfect as a dessert wine.
Frontenac Gris
A crisp, refreshing white wine with notes of citrus and peach, ideal for summer sipping.
La Crescent
A semi-sweet white with tropical fruit aromas and a balanced acidity.
Marquette Reserve
A bold red with deep berry flavors and a smooth finish, aged in oak barrels.
Raspberry Rhapsody
A vibrant fruit wine bursting with fresh raspberry flavors, great chilled.
Awards
Silver Medal, Minnesota Wine Competition 2021
2021
Bronze Medal, Midwest Wine Awards 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
2025 Fall Mead Sale
Reopens October 4, 2025; Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 11am-4pm until December 28
Public sales at the meadery
13th Annual J. Bird Wines Chili Cook-Off
October 18, 2025 11am-3pm
Chili cook-off event with Naughty Bawdy Brigade performing; winery open 10am-5pm
Latest News
2025 Fall Mead Sale announcement (Sep 11, 2025); 13th Annual Chili Cook-Off (Sep 10, 2025); Order Online post (Aug 22, 2025)