Empty Nest Winery was originally opened in 2011 in Waukon, housed within a reclaimed century-old family barn with breathtaking architectural elements such as barn board framing, vaulted wood ceilings, lighted spiral chandeliers, and two handmade 24-foot bars. The family-operated winery, which began production with a lineup of eight wines, now serves up a full lineup of standard and seasonal wines, including high-quality dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and dessert wines and blends.
Fruit-forward wines are also produced, including specialties such as blackberry port wine or chocolate raspberry wine. Guests can taste wines each weekend at the company's tasting room, which also serves sangrias, craft beer, and hard ciders produced on site. Free popcorn is available to munch on, with hot buffet food offered on select Fridays.
Address: Empty Nest Winery, 352 Apple Rd, Waukon, IA 52172, Phone: 563-568-2758, FB