Have you ever heard of the Great River Road Wine Trail? According to the official website, "the Great River Road Wine Trail is a collection of eleven wineries all located near the Upper Mississippi River in the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa." Each of the locations has delicious wine, and the drive offers some gorgeous river views!!

If you were to start the trail in the state of Iowa, your first stop would be Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette. Eagles Landing is a is a small, family-owned winery with a pet-friendly patio and a variety of white, red, and fruit wines. According to their website, ​they are currently producing 36 different wines! They also serve stone-fired pizzas on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The winery's hours are Sunday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Eagles Landing Winery, Facebook
Eagles Landing Winery, Facebook
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Eagles Landing is actually the only Iowa winery on the list before you head to the next stop in Wisconsin. The rest of the trail is as follows:

  • Vernon Vineyards - Viroqua, Wisconsin
    • Winter Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
Vernon Vineyards, Viroqua/Facebook
Vernon Vineyards, Viroqua/Facebook
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  • Branches Winery - Westby, Wisconsin
    • Opens for the season on April 6th
      • Friday & Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
      • Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • DnA Vintners - La Crosse, Wisconsin
    • Open May through September
      • Friday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Garvin Heights Vineyards - Winona, Minnesota
    • April, November, & December Hours:
      • Friday & Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • May through October Hours:
      • Friday & Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Sunday, Monday, & Thursday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Garvin Heights Vineyards & Winery, Facebook
Garvin Heights Vineyards & Winery, Facebook
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  • Elmaro Vineyard - Trempealeau, Wisconsin
    • Winter Hours:
      • Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
      • Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
      • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Seven Hawks Vineyards - Fountain City, Wisconsin
    • Hours:
      • Wednesday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
      • Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
      • Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Danzinger Vineyards - Alma, Wisconsin
    • Opens for the season in May:
      • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Monday & Thursday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
      • Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Danzinger Vineyards, Facebook
Danzinger Vineyards, Facebook
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  • Villa Bellezza - Pepin, Wisconsin
    • Hours:
      • Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
      • Monday through Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
      • Thursday & Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
      • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Maiden Rock Winery & Cidery - Stockholm, Wisconsin
    • April through June: Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • July through October: Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • November through March: Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Falconer Vineyards - Red Wing, Minnesota
    • Winter Hours: Saturday & Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Falconer Vineyards & Winery, Facebook
Falconer Vineyards & Winery, Facebook
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Get more information on all the wineries on the Great River Road Wine Trail HERE.

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