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Backyard Vines

Backyard Vines

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George Harford owns and makes wine at Backyard Vines in Traer, Iowa, drawing on over 14 years of winemaking experience. The program focuses on small-batch wines from grapes grown in the family's own vineyard, leaning toward semi-sweet and sweet expressions with occasional drier selections. Reliance took Silver in 2023. Backyard White and Just Peachy both earned Silver in 2025, while I Can't Believe It's Not Red and Backyard Blues picked up Bronze.

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When to go

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Good to know

Signature bottles include Reliance, I Can't Believe It's Not Red, Backyard White, Just Peachy, Backyard Blues. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Backyard Vines is in Traer, Iowa. Phone: +1 319-330-9160. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Backyard Vines is led by George Harford. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: Closed | Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Location

2624 195Th St
Traer, Iowa, United States of America

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