Live Music in Davenport July 1st: Catelyn Picco

Join us in our Davenport tasting room between 5pm-7pm on Saturday, July 1st 2023 to dance, sip wine, and experience live music by Catelyn Picco. Catelyn performs rock and pop songs, and was nominated for best female vocalist in Milwaukee. Admission is free with purchase of wine and snacks.

Live Music in LeClaire June 30th: Bucktown Revue

Stop by our LeClaire tasting room between 5pm-7pm on Friday, June 30th 2023 to dance, sip wine, and experience live music by Bucktown Revue. The Bucktown Revue is a program featuring Americana music from the Heartland. Their sound includes influences from genres such as bluegrass, folk, old time, Celtic and roots. Admission is free with purchase of wine and snacks.

Live Music in Clinton June 25th: Lewis Knudsen

Stop by our Clinton tasting room between 3pm-5pm on Sunday, June 25th 2023 to sit back with a glass of your favorite Wide River wine and enjoy a live musical performance from Lewis Knudsen. Lewis Knudsen is a songwriter/composer known for his singing voice and acoustic sets, and he is a very popular performer at Wide River. Admission is free... Read More →

Live Music in LeClaire June 23rd: Avey Grouws Duo

Come by our LeClaire tasting room between 5pm-7pm on Friday, June 23 2023 to sit back with a glass of your favorite Wide River wine and enjoy a live musical performance from the Avey Grouws Duo. This dynamic duo is known throughout the QC for their groovy, bluesy rock and roll. Admission is free with purchase of wine and snacks.

Live Music in LeClaire Friday June 16th: Lisa Lyn and Andrew Jacob

Stop by our LeClaire tasting room between 5pm-7pm on Friday, June 16th 2023 sit back with a glass of your favorite Wide River wine and enjoy a live musical performance from Lisa Lyn and Andrew Jacob. The duo are an acoustic act performing high energy songs from the 70’s to today, & soulful tunes across all genres. Admission is free... Read More →

Live Music in Clinton June 11th: Pat Jones

Join us in our Clinton tasting room between 3pm-5pm on Sunday, June 11th 2023 to unwind with locally grown Iowa wine and a live musical set from Pat Jones. Pat Jones is known for being a member of local band 3 on the Tree. He plays all your favorite songs, especially one-hit wonders from the 1960s and 1970s. Admission is... Read More →

Live Music in LeClaire June 9th: Brian Skow

Stop by our LeClaire tasting room between 5pm-7pm on Friday, June 9th 2023 to unwind with locally grown Iowa wine and a live musical set from Brian Skow. An experienced pianist, Brian Skow performs rock and blues around the Quad Cities. Admission is free with purchase of wine and snacks.

Live Music in Davenport June 3rd: Jordan Danielsen

Join us in our Davenport tasting room between 5pm-7pm on Saturday, June 3rd 2023 to sit back with a glass of your favorite Wide River wine and enjoy a live musical performance from Jordan Danielsen. Jordan performs soulful acoustic ballads detailing his experiences growing up in Davenport, rivers, road trips, and great-grandfathers in the Civil War. Admission is free with... Read More →

Live Music in LeClaire June 2nd: Ky and Ty

Stop by our LeClaire tasting room between 5pm-7pm on Friday, June 2nd 2023 and enjoy good times, great wines, and live music from Ky and Ty. Ky and Ty are an acoustic duo composed of best friends since grade school. Event is free with purchase of wine and snacks.

Live Music in Clinton Feb 19: Travis Hosette

Travis is known around the QC for his Sinatra-like vocals– but this time, he’s playing a special Michael Buble set in honor of Valentine’s Day! Grab someone you love and come enjoy good times, great wines, and live music in Clinton from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Live Music in Davenport April 2nd: Madeleine

  Singer-songwriter Madeleine– originally from Nashville, TN– is visiting the Davenport tasting room on April 2nd from 5-7pm. Blending the best of pop, rock, and indie, her acoustic tunes are sure to please the ear. She will be supported by Olivia Rudeen. Come enjoy good times, great wines, and live music! Admission is free with the purchase of wine and... Read More →

Meet Janelle & Learn About Wine Club

Have you heard about our Wine Club? Janelle Throne, the woman who makes all the Wine Club magic happen, sat down to explain why becoming a member of our Wine Club is a great option for people who love Wide River Winery wine. Two years ago, during the pandemic, Janelle began to search for an additional work opportunity beyond running... Read More →

Valentine’s Brunch in the Village

Come join us in our Village Tasting Room for Valentine’s Brunch on Sunday, February 19th from 10:30-2:45! Three seatings available to reserve– 10:30, 12:00, and 1:30. A loaded breakfast skillet, dessert, and wine is on the menu. Bring your Valentine– or a friend, or your mom– and join us for a love-filled morning of good times, great wine, and delicious... Read More →

Trivia All Day w/ Wine and Chili

Stop by Wide River and enjoy trivia with prizes alongside wine and a special meal of delicious chili! Answer three trivia questions right, and enjoy a free glass of wine! Chili pairs perfectly with Conviction. Purchase required to participate. Event lasts all day Friday January 20th, 11am-8pm.

Meet the Owner, Dorothy O’Brien

Dorothy O’Brien grew up in Winfield, Illinois, a rural area a little outside of Chicago. Growing up, Dorothy enjoyed the local 4H program, where she first began to foster a love of the outdoors which eventually led to growing things in the Iowa earth. As she entered adulthood, Dorothy attended the University of Illinois for her undergraduate degree before pursuing... Read More →

Limited Edition Holiday Wines

Merry Berry Our first holiday wine is Merry Berry, a sweet and tart white wine infused with the holiday goodness of cranberries. We’ll let you in on a little secret—it’s just like the ever-popular Double Jeopardy, only with a festive holiday label. As you may have guessed, Merry Berry’s name comes from the burst of slightly sour, yet deliciously sweet... Read More →

All About Our Grapes

When many people think of American wineries, Iowa and its harsh winters may not be the first place that comes to mind. However, the Iowa wine industry has a long legacy that carries from the mid-1800s to the present day. Here at Wide River, we pride ourselves in the creation of homegrown wines, made using grapes we grow ourselves in... Read More →

Travel Iowa’s Recommended Fall Scenic Routes, Orchards, Festivals and More

by Debbie McFadden DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Jessica O’Riley from Travel Iowa informs viewers about all the myriad options related to statewide autumn offerings for beautiful road, rail, or waterway trips, celebrations, activities and so much more. As for fall foliage timelines (according to Iowa DNR), the northern third of Iowa is predicted to start seeing peak color late September through mid-October, the... Read More →

Growth Spurt Ahead: Wide River Winery Expands Production

by Jenna Blount CLINTON — The grapes in her vineyard and the orange flowers outside her winery’s entrance point to one of Dorothy O’Brien’s passions. “My main interest is growing things,” says O’Brien, an attorney who over the past 25 years has honed her growing skills as the CEO of Wide River Winery, north of Clinton. That same skill holds... Read More →