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 →
Wide River Winery Production Expansion on Paula Sands Live, KWQC
Liz Quinn, our Director of Operations, appeared on Paula Sands live on KWQC to share with the community about our production expansion endeavors, such as our new wine kegs and canned wines! Watch below:
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 →
The Best Winery in Illinois Is About a 90-Minute Drive Outside Chicago, According to Yelp List
By Becca Wood • Published July 23, 2022 • Updated on July 25, 2022 at 1:23 pm Searching for the best wine in Illinois? You only have to travel about an hour and a half outside Chicago, according to a list from Yelp. Prairie State Winery was named the best in Illinois in a list released this month from Yelp, which reveals the top wineries in each state across the... Read More →
Harvest Hurrah | 4-Pack Cans
Toast the harvest with this spiced wine. Perfect with pumpkin carvings and fall evenings. Serve mulled or chilled. Enjoy Harvest Hurrah in a 4-Pack of 12oz cans. To ship Harvest Hurrah 4 Pack Cans to a state other than Iowa or Illinois, please click here to process the transaction on our VinoShipper Store. Please note your 4-Pack Cans discount will be processed at the checkout screen on VinoShipper.
Harvest Hurrah | 12oz Can
Toast the harvest with this spiced wine. Perfect with pumpkin carvings and fall evenings. Serve mulled or chilled. Enjoy Harvest Hurrah in a 12oz can. To ship Harvest Hurrah in a can to a state other than Iowa or Illinois, please click here to process the transaction on our VinoShipper Store.
August 5th & 6th: Celebrating 6 years in the Village of East Davenport
Save the Dates – You’re invited! As a thank you for our customers we are hosting a party to celebrate our 6th Anniversary! Wide River Winery 1128 Mound St. August 5th & 6th Enjoy free samples of select small bites with your wine purchases Special sale on wines-to-go: Buy 2 bottles get 1 bottle free / 4 packs of canned wine... Read More →
Live Music in LeClaire September 25th: Crocodile Rockstar
Sip your favorite Wide River wine and enjoy a live musical performance from Crocodile Rockstar! Beazley Philips, the man behind Crocodile Rockstar, loves to perform Elton John’s music and re-create some of his iconic costumes. 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Sunday, September 25th, 2022. Check out Crocodile Rockstar’s website here.
Small Bites Menu for Village of East Davenport
Menu as of September 10, 2026* Sausage and Cheese Plate Beef summer sausage Assorted Cheeses, Seasonal Fruit Served with Dorothy’s mustard sauce, pretzels and multigrain crackers Pair with Felony Red and Sweet Justice $22 Top Hat 12 Inch Pizza Try a delicious, fresh baked,12 inch pizza from our friends at Top Hat Pizza Pair with Pursuit Of Happiness or Cody... Read More →