April Brunch

Join Wide River Winery and a small group for Sunday Brunch in the Village of East Davenport. Your ticket includes… Ham Sliders with a raspberry glaze made with First Degree wine Hash Brown Casserole seasoned with peppery Conviction red wine Fresh Fruit soaked in Sweet Justice Angel Food cake topped with berries A Glass of Wine or Wine Spritzer Gratuity

Wide River Winery's Caught Red Handed Wine

Caught Red Handed

Petite Pearl* | Crimson Pearl*. Get caught red handed while you enjoy this dry, easy red blend. Made using grapes grown in the Iowa earth.   To ship Caught Red Handed to a state other than Iowa or Illinois, please process the transaction on our VinoShipper store.

March brunch with Irish flair

Wide River Winery in the Village of East Davenport located at 1128 Mound St, Davenport, is hosting a tasty Sunday Irish meal with a glass of wine or wine spritzer and 5 star service included with your ticket. We’re seating 10 people at one time. Pick the 1 1/2 hour time slot that works best for you. The Menu…. Corned... Read More →

Wine List | Pick Your Shipping Destination

Click Here to shop & ship to Iowa or Illinois Click Here to shop & ship to 32 other states Wines may be shipped to: AK, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY... Read More →

Prepare for Mother’s Day with Dorothy and Liz

Please join us on Facebook Live to learn a new tasty recipe Smoked Salmon Pasta and the Wide River wines it pairs best with.  Wide River Winery Mother-Daughter team Dorothy and Liz will discuss why our many delicious white wines pair best with seafood, and offer ideas for making Mom feel special while staying safe.

Smoked Salmon Pasta with Capers

This is a lovely pasta dish to prepare for summer dining, for it’s both fresh tasting and light.  The recipe can easily be doubled for entertaining.  Dorothy grows her own cherry tomatoes and basil, and skips across The Mississippi River to Fulton Meat Market for the smoked salmon. It pairs deliciously with any white wine  – dry to sweet –... Read More →

Chicken Puttanesca

A spicy tomato sauce to enhance chicken thighs. Sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, lots of garlic, olives and anchovies add a new dimension to this classic peasant sauce. Add lots of pepper and serve it with a hearty wine like Wide River Winery’s  Felony Red or Conviction

Virtual Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Dorothy – Facebook Live

Saturday, April 25, 5pm, grab your favorite Wide River wine and join us on Facebook Live! Wide River Winery’s wine maker, visionary, amazing chef and mom – Dorothy – is going to show you her kitchen and discuss everything from her philosophies about wine making to getting her grandchildren to try new food. She will try to answer your questions... Read More →

Riverssance Festival of Fine Art

Riverssance is known throughout the Midwest for its high quality fine art, beautiful outdoor setting and its unique blend of delightful entertainment and delicious food & wine. The Riverssance Festival is MidCoast Fine Arts primary fundraiser and is the means by which we work on keeping the arts in the Quad Cities.

Wine Walk – benefits Gilda’s Club

Stroll the Village and sample wines and other beverages with a $25 cash donation supporting Gilda’s Club. Sip, Sip, Hooray for Gilda’s! You must be 21 or older to participate.

Lojo Russo Sings an Irish Gig

Looking for things to do and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the Quad Cities? Join us at Wide River Winery Village of East Davenport location on Saturday, Mar 14, 2-5pm, and enjoy the joyful folk tunes by Lojo Russo while sipping on your wine slushie!

Music with Travis Hosette Feb 9, 2020 POSTPONED

We are postponing our Music with Travis Hosette, scheduled for Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Clinton.  We are expecting freezing rain and snow and we will let you know when we will have him back to play.

Wide River Winery's Blushing Testimony Wine

Blushing Testimony

Brianna* | Edelweiss* | St. Croix.* This favorite made with locally-grown grapes has a zippy tang. Pairs best with spicy food.   To ship Blushing Testimony to states other than Iowa or Illinois, please process the transaction at our store on VinoShipper.com.

Our Story

Wide River Winery takes its name from the widest part of the Mississippi River. Dorothy O’Brien began growing grapes and making wine for her family in 1997. Thanks to many visitors and loyal wine drinkers, Wide River Winery opened in 2005 and has since grown into a large scale production, reaching over 85,000 bottles per year. Dorothy’s family is involved... Read More →

Savory and Sweet Valentines Tasting

Five wines paired with delicious savory bites and sweet indulgence is a wonderful way to celebrate your relationship.  Choose to cozy in at our LeClaire or Village of East Davenport charming tasting room locations. Advance ticket purchase (online or in person at our LeClaire and Village tasting rooms) – $15 each. Click Here to Buy Tickets Day of at the... Read More →

Taste of Le Claire

Enjoy a “Taste of LeClaire!” Receive FREE food or beverage samples* from over 15 shops, restaurants, and bars.   We will be sampling Amaretto cheesecake bites with So Sue me Sue wine.  Discover many great tastes during Taste of LeClaire!

Jim Ryan Performs on New Year’s Eve

Looking for a cozy, fun, yet relaxing way to enjoy the last evening of 2019?  Please join us at our wine bar in the Village of East Davenport to enjoy the acoustic tunes of Jim Ryan, a local musician in the Quad Cities.