Backyard Vines, LLC

Backyard Vines, LLC Backyard Vines is locally owned & operated by George Harford who is passionate about the varieties of grapes he maintains & the wines he makes.

George Harford is the owner and operator of Backyard Vines, LLC and has been in the industry for over 12 years making and modifying his recipes to create the perfect wines. He has sent in his wines to the Iowa State Fair for the Amateur Oenology and received the Silver Award for his "Reliance" and Bronze Award for his "I Can't Believe It's Not Red" wines in 2022. Since this event, George and his w

ife DeVonne have been working hard to be able to offer these amazing wines to the general public to share in George's passion. Backyard Vines, LLC is a small batch estate winery just outside of the small town of Traer, Iowa. The grapes used in George's winemaking are made from the grapes that he grows and cares for on his small acreage. George started with only about a dozen Concord grape vines and he has perfected his grape crop over the years. George now grows and cares for several different grape varieties.

05/29/2026

As May comes to a close, the academic year draws to a close soon. Celebrate the start of summer with fine wine in a pleasant atmosphere. Stop by today, Saturday, or Sunday to experience it for yourself, as we're open all weekend.

05/23/2026

It's an ideal day for a glass of wine or a slushie.

05/22/2026

The bread is ready. Your presence is requested at the winery for a wine tasting experience and some homemade bread. We have Italian with dipping oil and pumpernickel cheese melts.

05/21/2026

We are open regular hours this weekend. Friday 12-5, Saturday 11-6, Sunday 12-5.

05/15/2026

It's Fri-yay!
Come hang out with us for wine and snacks, because priorities. We're now serving homemade pumpernickel cheese melts, Italian bread with dipping oil, and a meat and cheese plate - because that's the important stuff. We're here 12-5 today, 11-6 Saturday, and 12-5 Sunday.

05/12/2026

Backyard Vines Wine can now be purchased at Hansen’s Dairy on 18th St in Cedar Falls.

12/26/2025

As we celebrate the achievements of the 2025 season, we invite you for wine tasting today and we look forward to the exciting prospects of 2026 with hope and determination. We are grateful for your support and look forward to new adventures ahead. Join us today from 12-6 and Sat/Sun 12-5.

The Winery will be closed from January thru March.

Season's greetings to all, wishing you a joyous holiday season and a happy new year.Merry Christmas!
12/25/2025

Season's greetings to all, wishing you a joyous holiday season and a happy new year.
Merry Christmas!

Address

2624 195th Street
Traer, IA
50675

Telephone

+13193309160

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