Minneapolis–St. Paul, MNWineries

Schram grows grapes, produces wine, brews beer, and serves food on a vineyard property outside Waconia. Tastings and seasonal events make the working producer a full afternoon stop. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine devoted a destination feature to Schram, while Minnesota Star Tribune coverage confirms the Airport Road vineyard and current operation.

The Winery at Sovereign Estate overlooks Lake Waconia from a working vineyard and year round tasting room. Estate wines, food, concerts, and seasonal events structure the visit. Minnesota Star Tribune's Lake Waconia guide reports on the winery directly and identifies the North Shore Road property where the grapes and hospitality meet.

Parley Lake Winery combines estate production with a seasonal tasting room, sculpture garden, and vineyard events near Waconia. The setting rewards a slower visit beyond a simple flight. Minnesota Star Tribune winery guides name Parley Lake as a metro accessible producer; the current address is 8280, replacing 8350 printed in older coverage.

Saint Croix Vineyards produces Minnesota wines on a rural Stillwater property shared with Aamodt's Apple Farm. Tastings, vineyard walks, and summer and fall events support a seasonal visit. Minnesota Star Tribune winery guides directly name the producer and its Manning Avenue address as an easy drive from the central Twin Cities.