Backyard Vines, LLC.
2624 195th St
Traer, IA 50675
319-330-9160
Welcome to our family-owned winery, where we specialize in crafting wonderful sweet wines from our own delicious fruits grown right here on our farm. We take pride in our small-scale operation and are dedicated to sharing our passion for wine with every visitor.
Free wine tasting.
ABOUT US
The Wine Master
Backyard Vines Winery is a small family-owned winery nestled in the heart of Iowa. Our passion for winemaking drives us to produce high-quality wines that reflect the uniqueness of our small winery. We invite you to explore our handcrafted wines and experience the essence of Iowa in every sip.
GEORGE HARFORD
OWNER AND WINE MAKER
Welcome to Backyard Vines, LLC, where passion meets dedication to quality. Led by George Harford, a seasoned vintner with over14 years of experience, he takes pride in crafting small-batch wines using grapes from our own carefully tended vineyard in Traer, Iowa. Our award-winning wines, including the 2023 Silver Award-winning "Reliance" and Bronze Award-winning "I Can't Believe It's Not Red, along with 2025 Silver Award-winning "Backyard White" and "Just Peachy" and Bronze Award-winning Backyard Blues reflect our commitment to excellence. Join on this exciting journey as we share our love for wine with you!
George specialized in semi-sweet to sweet wines, with a mix of some dryer wine choices. Please stop by and taste for yourself just how flavorful his wines are.