If you’re searching for the best winery in Minnesota, Sovereign Estate Winery in Waconia offers the best vineyard views, estate-grown wines, and a lakefront setting just 35 minutes from the Twin Cities.

Located overlooking Lake Waconia, Sovereign Estate combines scenic beauty with handcrafted Minnesota wines made from cold-climate, estate grown grapes and full bodied red’s brought in from the Columbia Valley in Washington state.

Why Sovereign Estate Is One of the Best Wineries in Minnesota

• Consistently awarded the Governors Cup for the “Best Wine” at the Cold Climate Wine Competition • Awarded several “Best of Class” and “Double Golds” for numerous wines (including Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, Malbec, among others) at the largest wine competition in America; The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Completion
•The best vineyard and lake views
• Indoor and outdoor seating
• Year-round wine tastings experiences
• Private event venue • Concerts and Festivals hosted year round
• Wine club with exclusive releases • Best winery near Minneapolis

Sovereign Estate is a true vineyard experience where guests can enjoy wines made from grapes grown on-site. We handle everything from grape to glass!

Wine Tasting Near Minneapolis

Our guided wine tastings feature a curated selection of dry reds, crisp whites, as well as some seasonal, limited releases. Whether you’re planning a date night, girls day, birthday celebration, or weekend getaway, Sovereign Estate offers one of the most scenic winery experience near Minneapolis.

A Winery Destination in Waconia, Minnesota

Waconia is home to multiple wineries so come out and make a day of it! Sovereign Estate is proud to represent the Wine Country. With a full menu from our restaurant “The Osprey”, you’ll never want to leave!

Plan your visit and discover why so many guests consider Sovereign Estate one of the best wineries in Minnesota.