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FAQ

Wine & Buying Wine

  1. Can I buy bottles to go?

    • Absolutely! We have a merchandise area near our register where you can shop for bottles and merchandise to take home.

  2. Is there a limit of the number of bottles I can purchase?

    • No, in general we do not have a limit on the number of bottles that can be purchased. Any quantity limits on wines will be noted.

  3. Do you have a wine club?

    • Yes! We have officially launched our wine club. For details and to join, click here.

  4. Do you ship wine?

    • Yes, we now ship our wine to the following 40 states: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.​

    • Wine, gift cards and merchandise can be purchased on our Online Store.

  5. Do you offer quantity discounts?

    • Yes. There is a 5% discount on a purchase of 6-11 off-sale bottles of wine, or a 10% discount on a purchase of 12 or more off-sale bottles of wine. You receive even more discounts as a wine club member! More info on joining our wine club can be found here.  

    • We also offer special pricing on large orders of wines. Contact us for quantity pricing if you’re looking to purchase large quantities for an event, party, wedding etc.

  6. Can I find your wines in liquor stores or restaurants?

    • Yes!

    • We are currently in the following liquor stores (with new stores being added regularly):

      • Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits in Faribault​

      • Bauers Southside Liquor in Faribault

      • Firehouse Liquors in Dundas

      • Apollo Liquor in Rochester - North (near Best Buy)

      • Apollo Liquor in Rochester - Crossroads

      • Apollo Liquor in Rochester - South (near Lowe's)

      • Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits in Rochester

      • Cork & Key in Mankato

      • Cub Food in Rochester

      • MGM Wine & Spirits in St. Peter

      • MGM Wine & Spirits in Mankato

      • MGM Wine & Spirits in Dundas

      • Le Center Municipal Liquor Store in Le Center

      • Lonsdale Liquors in Lonsdale

      • Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits in Owatonna

      • Pine Island Sports Bar & Liquor Store

      • Woody's Pump-N-Munch in Randolph

      • Haskell's in Faribault

      • Lakeville Liquors (Keokuk Ave)

      • Lakeville Liquors (Heritage Drive)

      • Lakeville Liquors (Galaxie Ave)

      • Wayside Liquor in Montgomery

    • ​Our wines are also served at:
      • The Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault
      • Pizzeria 201 in Montgomery
  7. How often do you release new wines?

    • We love to release new wines and we try to introduce new wines every year. New wines are released throughout the year. Bringing in new wines often means we have to say goodbye to some existing favorites, as our production space & time are limited. That’s why we’re thoughtful about adding new selections, ensuring each one enhances the overall experience for our guests. New white wines and fruit wines are typically released starting in the early Spring and into the Summer months. Red wines take longer to mature and perfect and are typically released in the fall or winter - but can take up to 1-2 years before they're ready for the bottle.

 

Food & Other Beverages

  1. Do you serve food?

    • Yes. We serve a satisfying selection of handheld melts, flatbreads, shareable plates and desserts. You can see our current food menu on the Food page or by clicking here.

  2. Can we bring outside alcohol or food?

    • No, outside alcohol and food is not allowed at the winery. An exception is that we do allow bringing in cake or cupcakes if you're celebrating a birthday or other special occasion as long as they have been commercially prepared.

  3. Do you serve other beverages besides wine?

    • Yes! We now have both other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available.

    • We offer rotating high-end bourbons and Irish whiskeys along with bourbon/whiskey flights!

    • We also serve beer and cider. Ask your server when you visit which rotating beers and cider we have available.

      • Our current list of other alcoholic beverages can be found here.​

    • We have non-alcoholic beverages including Old Fashioned Sodas, canned sodas and Juice. 

      • Our current list of non-alcoholic beverages can be found here.​

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Visiting the Winery & Tasting Room

  1. Do you have live music?

  2. Do you take reservations?

    • We do not take reservations or reserve tables. We do ask that groups over 12 give us proper advanced notice before visiting. (At least 2 weeks advanced notice is is greatly appreciated.)​

  3. Do you have outdoor seating?

    • Yes, we have an abundance of outdoor seating. We have a newly constructed outdoor pavilion, a beautiful patio, a deck area and picnic tables arranged on the winery grounds.

  4. Are dogs allowed?

    • Dogs are allowed outside on our grounds and must be supervised and picked up after. Only service animals are allowed inside the tasting room. All other animals are not allowed inside.

  5. Are kids allowed?

    • Yes, kids are most definitely welcome and just must be supervised at all times.

  6. Do you allow photos for special events on your grounds?

    • We currently only allow groups to be on the grounds to take photos during our open hours of operation. Please contact us to let us know that you are coming! We also require rights to use any photos taken on our property for social media and advertising purposes.

  7. Can I bring my own chairs and/or a blanket?

    • We have adequate seating on our property and patio, but you are also welcome to bring your own chairs and/or blanket. In fact, we encourage it during music events!

WHERE TO FIND OUR WINE
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8950 Dodd Rd

Kilkenny, Minnesota 56052

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**NOTICE** Be sure to check for any exceptions to these hours that will be listed on the HOURS page of our website.

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TASTING ROOM HOURS:

Fall/Winter Hours (Sept - Dec & Feb - Apr)

Thursday 3:00 - 8:00 PM

Friday 3:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday 12:00 - 8:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM

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Spring/Summer Hours (May - Aug)

Thursday 3:00 - 8:00 PM

Friday 3:00 - 9:00 PM

Saturday 12:00 - 9:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM

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KITCHEN HOURS:

Fall/Winter Hours (Sept - Dec & Feb - Apr)

Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Friday 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 PM

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Spring/Summer Hours (May - Aug)

Thursday* 3:00* - 7:00 PM

Friday* 3:00* - 8:00 PM

Saturday 12:00 - 8:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM

*For the month of May, the kitchen will open at 5:00pm on Thursdays & Fridays.

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**With staffing, we are working hard to ensure as little disruption to our food service as possible. Note that there may be times where a shortened food menu will be available or our kitchen hours may need to be adjusted.

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Contact the tasting room during tasting room hours at: 

507-334-1936

© 2019 By Vintage Escapes Winery & Vineyard, LLC

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