Ann River Winery

Ann River Winery is a family-owned operation on the banks of the Ann River, about an hour north of the Twin Cities off Highway 65 near Mora. The winery grows its own grapes, and from that harvest produces, bottles, and pours its own wines in a tasting room that was built to take full advantage of the riverside setting. The approach is personal and unhurried: visitors can sample the full lineup in the tasting room, enjoy a glass on the patio overlooking the vineyard, or take a stroll through the vines at their own pace. The wines are crafted from cold-hardy grape varieties suited to east-central Minnesota's growing conditions, and the lineup reflects the kind of honest, small-batch production that defines the best of Minnesota's farm winery tradition.

The property also hosts private events, including weddings and family gatherings, with the vineyard and river providing a natural backdrop that photographs well and feels genuinely rural without being remote. Winter brings seasonal programming, including sleigh rides through the property that have become a local tradition. Ann River operates on a weekend-focused schedule, typically open Fridays through Sundays, with the kind of relaxed pace that rewards visitors who are willing to slow down. For anyone heading north from the Twin Cities toward the lakes or the North Shore, Ann River Winery is a worthy detour that introduces a quieter, more intimate side of Minnesota's growing wine scene.

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