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Parley Lake Winery

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Parley Lake operates 125 acres of vineyard and orchard in Waconia, Minnesota. The program includes Frontenac Blanc, a clean and crisp white with hints of pear and starfruit, and Frontenac Gris, fully bodied and dry. Lake View White blends La Crescent, St. Pepin, and Brianna grapes. Apples & Vines combines estate apples with wine. The Frontenac Limited Edition Reserve undergoes 40 months of oak aging in Minnesota and French oak, single barrel. Marquette is made from 100% Marquette grape. The wines have collected over 200 medals in national and international competitions. A wrap-around deck overlooks Lake View Stage and Itasca vineyard. An art gallery features local artists.

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Varietals

Frontenac BlancFrontenac GrisLa CrescentSt. PepinBriannaMarquette

When to go

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Good to know

Yes — Parley Lake Winery has a tasting room open to visitors.
Parley Lake Winery focuses on Frontenac Blanc, Frontenac Gris, La Crescent, St. Pepin, Brianna, and more. Signature bottles include Frontenac Blanc, Frontenac Gris, Apples & Vines, Brianna Breeze, Lake View White, Barn Quilt Red, Frontenac Limited Edition (Reserve), Marquette. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Parley Lake Winery welcomes dogs. Policies usually cover outdoor areas only and expect dogs on a leash. Call ahead if you're bringing more than one, or if the weather is pushing everyone indoors.
Yes, Parley Lake Winery is family-friendly and welcomes children. Kid-friendly estates tend to have space to move and something non-alcoholic on hand. Weekday visits are calmer than weekends.
Parley Lake Winery is in Waconia, Minnesota. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Parley Lake Winery offers: Concert in the Vines, Wine Tasting and Art Gallery. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: Closed | Friday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Yes, Parley Lake Winery has outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm, particularly outside summer months.

Location

8180 Parley Lake Rd
Waconia, Minnesota, United States of America

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