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.
Backyard Vines, LLC.
2624 195th St
Traer, IA 50675
319-330-9160
Wines
Backyard Vines Winery is a locally owned winery which is operated by George Harford. George is passionate about the varieties of grapes he maintains and the wines he creates.
WHITE WINES
LaCrescent $16
Semi-dry white table wine made from LaCrescent grapes. This wine offers notes of citrus with hints of melon and grapefruit.
I Can't Believe It's Not Red $16
(TEMPORARILY SOLD OUT)
Semi-sweet white table wine.This wine is unique because we use our concord grapes to make a white wine.
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Backyard White $16
Sweet white table wine that is a blend of white grapes. This wine has a crisp smell with notes of green apple. This wine pairs well with sharp cheddar.
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Niagara $16
Sweet white wine made from Niagra grapes. This wine has a smooth refreshing grape taste. This is the after school teacher special.
Catawba $16
This is our sweetest white wine made from Catawba grapes. This wine has notes of honey and green apple.
RED & FRUIT WINE
Dry Red
Desert Red $17
Made from Pinot Noir grapes. This is a smooth dry red wine.
Backyard Red $16
Sweet red table wine. This is our concord wine. If you love grape jelly, you will love this wine.
Kick'n Cherry $20
Sweet cherry wine with a kick. The kick is the brandy.
This wine also pairs well with your favorite chocolate.
Hot Rod Red $20
Sweet red wine is a blend of red grapes with a splash of brandy for a unique taste. Try with your favorite chocolate.
Just Cherry $16
The name tells you just what this sweet wine is. Just Cherry. Tastes
just like grandma's cherry pie.
BACKYARD BLUES
Our Most Popular Wine
$16
is our sweet blueberry wine that is combined with our concord grapes. This is a great blend with a kick of blueberry.
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Just Peachy $16
Peach wine. A sweet white wine that smells and tastes like peaches fresh off the tree.
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