Winneshiek Wildberry Winery is located on a 140 year old family farm. The winery is owned and operated by Ken and Yvonne Barnes, and their two daughters Darla Jones, and Beth Guzman, all of Decorah.

The farm has been in Yvonne's family for 140 years tracing back to her great-grandmother. Ken and Yvonne have lived on the farm for 37 of these years. During this time they have raised dairy cows, beef cows, and farrowed pigs. With the decline of farming visible all around them as well as their own firsthand experience, they decided to make a dream come true and keep the farm viable and able to produce a crop.

Ken started planting several grape varieties in 2001. Darla, our winemaker, finished a series of classes she had undertaken to improve her craft and increase her knowledge about winemaking. During this time Ken began drawing up plans for rebuilding the barn into a winery. The winery was built on the original foundation of the dairy barn. It was built by the Amish, Henry Miller a.k.a. "Barefoot Henry" and his crew in 2004-2005. It all came together in the fall of 2005 with the opening of the winery's doors in October.

There are now 4 beautiful acres of vineyard for guests to tour as well as a patio for enjoying the scenery and sipping wine. Inside the winery is a beautiful wood furnished tasting room, complete with a majestic oak bar. The gift shop is the perfect place to pick up a unique hand crafted gift for yourself or someone you know. Many of the pieces are handmade by local crafters within the tri-state area. After you spend time in the gift shop follow us downstairs to see where Darla makes the wine and learn a little about wine making! Winneshiek Wildberry Winery truly is the perfect place to spend a day in the country!