Fish Taco Fridays - Mar 20
Fridays, February 23 - April 3 | Savor a special Lenten menu every Friday night, featuring our blackened tilapia fish tacos
Estate Vertical Tasting
March 21 - March 22 | Taste the history of Sovereign Estate and have the chance to purchase past vintages of Marquette, La Crescent, Frontenac Blanc, and Itasca
Fish Taco Fridays - Mar 26
Fridays, February 23 - April 3 | Savor a special Lenten menu every Friday night, featuring our blackened tilapia fish tacos
Fish Taco Fridays - Apr 3
Fridays, February 23 - April 3 | Savor a special Lenten menu every Friday night, featuring our blackened tilapia fish tacos
Waconia Wine Hop
Hop your way around Waconia Wine Country for a special SPRING tasting at three award-winning wineries all located within 5 miles of each other in beautiful Waconia, MN!
Each winery will offer a wine tasting of 4 different wines, special wine deals, live music, and great food! Visit all three wineries and be entered into a drawing to win a gift card from each winery!
Check-in times begin at 12 NOON and plan to do the tour in about 3 hours.
Choose a winery and time where you would like to start and then hop to the next following the order below. We ask for an RSVP start time so we can spread out guests and lines and make for the best guest experience. Actual tasting fees will be sold at the door of each location.
Please stay in order of the wine trail as follows based on your starting winery location:
Schram - Parley - Sovereign
Sovereign - Schram - Parley
Parley -Sovereign - Schram
$15 tasting fee charged at the door at each winery (does not include souvenir glass).
+$5 for a souvenir glass at the door
Must be 21 to register - ID required at check-in.
Registration good for approximately 1 hour visit at each winery. Please allow for 10-15 minutes of travel time between wineries.
Please be on time to check in at each winery as it helps manage crowds and lines – your RSVP name will be on the registration list.
Visit individual winery websites for any scheduled music, specials or activities!
Please plan on carpooling as much as possible.
NOTE: This is not the same event as the Waconia Wine Festival (held in July). The Wine Hop does not have organized transportation shuttle service so plan your day and safe driver accordingly.
Estate Vertical Tasting
March 14 - March 15 | Taste the history of Sovereign Estate and have the chance to purchase past vintages of Marquette, La Crescent, Frontenac Blanc, and Itasca
Fish Taco Fridays - Mar 13
Fridays, February 23 - April 3 | Savor a special Lenten menu every Friday night, featuring our blackened tilapia fish tacos
Fish Taco Fridays - Mar 6
Fridays, February 23 - April 3 | Savor a special Lenten menu every Friday night, featuring our blackened tilapia fish tacos
Fish Taco Fridays - Feb 27
Fridays, February 23 - April 3 | Savor a special Lenten menu every Friday night, featuring our blackened tilapia fish tacos
Fish Taco Fridays - Feb 20
Fridays, February 23 - April 3 | Savor a special Lenten menu every Friday night, featuring our blackened tilapia fish tacos
Fish Taco - Ash Wednesday
Fridays, February 23 - April 3 | Savor a special Lenten menu every Friday night, featuring our blackened tilapia fish tacos
Valentines Dinner
February 13 - February 15 | Enjoy a romantic dinner in our new Osprey Dining Room. $125 per couple.
Super Wine Sale
February 3 - February 8 | Save big on retail bottles of wine. 25% off bottles, and 35% off cases
Barrel Tastings
January 31 & February 1 | Taste the upcoming wines directly from the barrel with the winemaker and learn about the process of wine making.
Free Wine Pairing
January 27 - February 1 | Try an item from our new dining menu and get a 3oz. serving of the suggested wine pairing for free.
New Year’s Eve - The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
New Year's Eve Sparking Wine Tasting
Ring in the New Year with lots of bubbles! Don’t miss this special release of our traditional method La Crescent and Itasca sparkling wines. Fermented in the bottle and hand riddled, these sparkling wines are made in the traditional method of Champagne. A limited number of each will be available for sale!
FREE Wine Tasting!
Visit the wine shop between noon and 8pm and taste of each of these fantastic sparkling vintages, and enjoy special gift packages on wine to celebrate the New Year.
Join us in our Barrel Room or Nutcracker Suite and try a Sparkling Wine Flight and Cheese & Chocolate Pairing for $35
Reservations not required.
The Spirit of Winter - Ridgeview Medical Center Appreciation Night
Ridgeview Medical Center Appreciation Night.
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
Personalized Wine Glass & Bottle Engraving Event
Have your wine gifts personalized with elegant glass etching! Artist Terry Kempfert will be at the winery to engrave your messages on wine bottles and wine glasses. First come, first served.
Custom Engraved Wine Glass - $20
Custom Engraved Wine Bottle - $10 + price of the bottle
Purchase a Case of Wine and get 2 Custom Engraved Wine Glasses for Free
Lunch with Santa
Join us for a festive lunch with Santa in the brand-new indoor Polar Bear Lounge! Every admission includes a cozy hot chocolate for the little ones and a warming mulled wine for the adults. Santa will be seated comfortably, ready to hear all your special Christmas wishes. A friendly elf will be nearby to help snap the perfect family photo using your phone, so you can cherish the moment forever. BUY TICKETS HERE!
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
Lunch with Santa
Join us for a festive lunch with Santa in the brand-new indoor Polar Bear Lounge! Every admission includes a cozy hot chocolate for the little ones and a warming mulled wine for the adults. Santa will be seated comfortably, ready to hear all your special Christmas wishes. A friendly elf will be nearby to help snap the perfect family photo using your phone, so you can cherish the moment forever. BUY TICKETS HERE!
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
Christmas Concerts with Carol
The talented Carol Z. will be joining us in our Nutcracker Suite on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th for some heartwarming and delightful dinner concerts. She will be performing a wonderful selection of classic Christmas and holiday tunes that will fill you with festive cheer. Food and drinks available to purchase upon arrival.
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.
Personalized Wine Glass & Bottle Engraving Event
Have your wine gifts personalized with elegant glass etching! Artist Terry Kempfert will be at the winery to engrave your messages on wine bottles and wine glasses. First come, first served.
Custom Engraved Wine Glass - $20
Custom Engraved Wine Bottle - $10 + price of the bottle
Purchase a Case of Wine and get 2 Custom Engraved Wine Glasses for Free
The Spirit of Winter
The Winery at Sovereign Estate invites you to light-up the season with us during our Spirit of Winter: Festival of Lights. The Estate is transformed into a majestic illuminated winter wonderland, with over 20 acres covered in sparkling lights and holiday attractions the whole family will enjoy.