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 →

Learn About The Wine Club Quarterly

Have you heard about our wine club? If you have, you’ve likely heard about a lot of great member exclusive benefits like saving 20% on quarterly releases, or saving 10% when you visit our tasting rooms; or saving money on staying with us at our two lodging options in Clinton and LeClaire. What you may not have heard about is... 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

  Harvest Hurrah:  When the leaves start to change color, the air gets a little more brisk and the realization that summer is starting to slip away is when you will find our Harvest Hurrah in our tasting rooms and stores ready to carry you into fall. Our sweet, spiced Harvest Hurrah is reminiscent of pumpkin pie, hot cider and... 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 →

Clinton’s Customer Appreciation Party

Clinton is hosting a Customer Appreciation Party on Sunday, November 6th! Featuring live music from longtime Wide River favorite Travis Hosette from 2PM- 4PM, plus a special menu including delicious lentil soup and crusty bread. We are open 11am-5pm!

Davenport Costume Contest

Our Davenport tasting room is hosting a Halloween Costume Contest WITH PRIZES! This exciting event is Saturday, October 29th from 6pm-7pm. Come show off your Halloween costume with us in the East Village alongside some good times and great wines. 1st place wins a $50 gift card, and 2nd place wins a $25 gift card!

LeClaire Halloween Costume Contest

Our LeClaire Tasting Room is hosting a Halloween Costume Contest WITH PRIZES! Come show off your Halloween costume with us in LeClaire alongside some good times and great wines. This event is on Friday, October 28th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. 1st place wins a $50 gift card, and 2nd place wins a $25 gift card!

Live Music in Clinton October 9th: Pat Jones

Enjoy good times, great wines, and a performance by Pat Jones! Pat Jones is known for being a member of 3 On The Tree, and performs songs from every era in every style. 3:00pm to 5:00pm, Sunday, October 9th, 2022

Things to Do in Davenport

In addition to our winery in Clinton and our tasting room in LeClaire, we have a tasting room in Davenport as well! This location is even located in the historic Peter Lampe House, which was built around 1856. If you’d like to visit our Davenport tasting room, there are lots of other fun attractions in the area for you to... Read More →

Vineyard Tours

  Are you curious about the wine making and growing process? Here at Wide River Winery, we offer tours of our winery and vineyard located in Clinton, Iowa.  Get a chance to learn all about the winemaking process with a guided tour from a member of our dedicated winery staff. You can enjoy our wine while you learn, too! Find... Read More →

Things to Do in LeClaire

Did you know that TripAdvisor ranks Wide River Winery as #2 on the best things to do in LeClaire, Iowa? This makes us one of the main attractions of the city! But, there are plenty of other fun things to do in the area if you’re planning a trip.  The top attraction in the LeClaire area is the The Mississippi... Read More →

Sugar Levels of Grapes

Do you know how wineries decide when to harvest their grapes? While you might assume that there is a specific time in the season all grapes are harvested, the reality is actually a bit more complicated and scientific than that!  Winemakers like Wide River know when it’s the right time for their grapes to be harvested by measuring the levels... Read More →

Visit Clinton

Thinking of taking a trip to Clinton, Iowa? Or are you looking for other activities in the area to do when you visit our winery? Though Clinton may not be the largest city in Iowa, there’s plenty of fun activities to try while you’re here— not to mention the beautiful scenery! Many of the activities the city offers are extremely... Read More →