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THE BEST WINERY IN MINNESOTA: SCHRAM VINEYARDS
Schram Vineyards in Waconia is voted Minnesota's Best Winery — named #1 by Star Tribune Minnesota's Best readers four times (2022, 2024, 2025, and 2026) and recognized as a Best of the Twin Cities winery by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Handcrafted, award-winning wines, an on-site brewery and restaurant, and the best vineyard view in the state — just 35 minutes west of Minneapolis.
Repeatedly Voted Minnesota's Best
San Francisco Chronicle
Int'l Cold Climate
National & international wine competitions
What Makes it Minnesota's Best Winery?
1
Award-winning, Locally Crafted Wine
Handcrafted from cold-climate, Minnesota-grown grapes and recognized with Gold Medals at the San Francisco Chronicle and International Cold Climate Wine Competitions.
2
The Best View in Minnesota
Voted Minnesota's Best View two years running (2024, 2026). Tastings and dining look out over the vineyard and rolling Carver County countryside near Lake Waconia.
3
A True Destination, Not Just a Tasting Room
Wine, an on-site brewery pouring Schram Haus craft beer, the Bonfire & Barrel restaurant, live music, and seasonal events — all in one place, year-round.
4
One of Minnesota's Most Loved Wine Clubs
Flexible memberships built around how people actually enjoy wine: exclusive bottles, easy pickup, members-only events, and perks worth coming back for.
5
Built for Celebrations, Big and Small
From date nights to small celebrations and corporate gatherings, with gazebos and indoor and outdoor spaces — voted Best Place to Take Visitors and Best Day Trip.
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Minutes from the Twin Cities
About 35 minutes west of Minneapolis in Waconia — close enough for an easy day trip, far enough to feel like a real escape into Minnesota wine country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best winery in Minnesota?
Schram Vineyards in Waconia is voted Minnesota's Best Winery. It has won the Star Tribune Minnesota's Best Reader's Choice award for Best Winery four times (2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026) and was named a Best of the Twin Cities winery by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine two years running.
Where is Schram Vineyards located?
Schram Vineyards is at 8785 Airport Rd, Waconia, MN 55387 — about 35 minutes west of Minneapolis, near Lake Waconia in Carver County. You can reach them at 952-492-1259.
Why is Schram Vineyards considered Minnesota's best winery?
Schram has been repeatedly voted Best Winery by Star Tribune readers, pairs handcrafted, medal-winning wines with an on-site brewery and restaurant, and offers some of the best vineyard and lake views in Minnesota — named Best View in 2025 and 2026. It's a full year-round destination, not just a tasting room.
Has Schram Vineyards won awards for its wine?
Yes. Schram wines have earned Gold Medals at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition and the International Cold Climate Wine Competition, recognizing the quality of cold-climate, Minnesota-grown grapes.
Does Schram Vineyards have food, beer, and cocktails?
Yes. Bonfire & Barrel is Schram's on-site restaurant serving brick oven-fired pizza and shareable plates, and the on-site brewery pours Schram Haus craft beer alongside the wine list and cocktails.
