Once again we’re thrilled to be hosting the Ellsworth Community School District Foundation’s annual fundraising event, “Taste of Tuscany”. The event, which will be held at Vino in the Valley on Friday, June 7, 2013, supports the Foundation in their mission to enhance educational opportunities within our community using private revenues. In a time of ever-tightening budgets, supporting this great cause has become more important than ever.

Attendees will enjoy the music of Colleen Raye, a wine tasting, silent auction, and of course, great wine and a delicious dinner. Tickets are $35 and available at Vino in the Valley, Ellsworth School District Office, Nilssen’s Foods, and from Foundation board members.

We not only wish to encourage you to purchase your tickets and attend this worthwhile event, but also want to be sure all our guests are aware that due to this event, general seating for the public will not begin until 8:00pm on Friday, June 7. Our outdoor bar, Bella Sera, will be open beginning at 5:00pm if guests would like to come down to enjoy some wine until seating begins. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors and we look forward to seeing you.

UPDATE: 400th Ave is now reopened for general traffic. Busses and vehicles over 6 tons will need to take the detour (see below).

Well, we’ve just had an interesting turn of events! 400th Street, Vino in the Valley’s access from Highway 10, has been closed indefinitely for repairs. A variety of weather and environmental factors (erosion from undergrounds springs) contributed to concern about one of the bridges that spans this part of road. This closure will only affect our visitors coming on Highway 10 from destinations west.

But never fear; there’s more than one way to get to Vino in the Valley…

Feel free to download our handy map by following the link below. We’ve outlined the “official” detour, as well as a few of the more scenic routes (and a few short-cuts only the locals know!).  You’ll find that none of them take you very far out of your way; and you may even find a shorter and more beautiful road that will become your preferred trek!

Download map here.

We will be receiving regular updates in the coming days as to the status of the road closure and repair schedule. We’ll be sure to keep you posted each step of the way! Please be sure to “like” our page on Facebook so that you will see our road closure updates come across your news feed. If you’re not on Facebook, then the next best way is to be sure your email address is included in our email database (sign up here).

It’s times like this that we’re especially grateful for you. Most businesses would be more than a little bit concerned when the main road to their business is closed unexpectedly. I’ll admit; we were in shock and a wee bit panicked when we first heard the news. But, we know our customers won’t let this stand in the way of their Vino visit!

We look forward to seeing you all real soon!

Larry and the Vino in the Valley Team

It’s true what they say about us Wisconsin/Minnesota folk…we deserve our Springs!  Ol’ Man Winter is taking his own sweet time moving out this winter which makes us even more excited for the day that Vino in the Valley re-opens!

Opening weekend: Thursday – Sunday, May 9-12, 2013!

We hope to see you!

If you happened to join us last year for our Christmas weekends, you know it’s purely magical; kind of like walking into a Norman Rockwell painting! If you’ve yet to experience a country Christmas “Vino-style”, you must check it out for yourself… And bring the whole family!

We’ve wrapped up the pavilion for the festivities and our heaters keep things nice and warm.  Enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides around the vineyard (Saturdays only), visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, or sit by the fire and sing along with local choirs as they perform all the traditional Christmas songs! We will be serving up our famous brick oven Pizzas and Italian Nachos, along with hot Chili to enjoy by the fire, and our Baked Potato Bar.  Oh, and how can we forget the wine?  Yes, the wine will be flowing (as will the hot cocoa for the kids).  And the kiddos will also have to check out our “Cookie Decoration Station”!

Choose your family’s fresh cut Christmas tree provided by Rush River Tree Farm in our Farmer’s Market and visit our gift shop where you can pick up a few bottles (or a case) of your favorite Vino in the Valley wines for hostess gifts and your personal holiday enjoyment.  And don’t forget to bring your gift list and get a few presents handled.  The gift shop is fully stocked with merchandise and you can never go wrong with a Vino Gift Certificate.

Plan your Christmas outing with family and friends this December for Christmas at Vino in the Valley!

Special Hours Friday, November 23 10am – 6pm!

Open weekends November 23 – December 23.
Saturdays 12pm – 7pm
Sundays 12pm – 6pm
Open weekends at 10am for tree sales!

Don’t think because the weather has turned cooler that you still can’t enjoy Vino in the Valley!  Most of the pavilion has been wrapped to keep the cooler temps out (and rain!) and the warmer temps in.  Looking forward to another Fall Family Weekend this weekend!  Hope to see you!