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Rustic River Winery

Rustic River Winery

About

Norm Phillips is the winemaker at Rustic River Winery in Lake View, Iowa, where thirteen wines are produced. Brianna Belle, Rockbottom Red, Happy Harvest, Sultry Sunset, Coyote Call, River's Rainbow, Dirty Deed, Windmill Whisper, Midnight Moon, Prairie Peach, Antique Aronia, Brother's Brew, and Kountry Krabapple are among the offerings. The tasting room opens Friday 5–7 PM, Saturday 2–7 PM, Sunday 1–5 PM, with outdoor seating. A four-acre corn maze is available year-round, with a haunted version in October. The winery is available for weddings, baby showers, wedding showers, birthday parties, and family and friend gatherings.

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When to go

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Good to know

Yes — Rustic River Winery has a tasting room open to visitors.
Signature bottles include Brianna Belle, Rockbottom Red, Happy Harvest, Sultry Sunset, Coyote Call, River's Rainbow, Dirty Deed, Windmill Whisper, Midnight Moon, Prairie Peach, Antique Aronia, Brother's Brew, Kountry Krabapple. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Rustic River Winery is in Lake View, Iowa. Phone: +1 712-660-1525. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Rustic River Winery is led by Norm Phillips. 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.
Rustic River Winery offers: Corn Maze and Events & Gatherings. 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: 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Saturday: 2:00 – 7:00 PM | Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Yes, Rustic River Winery has outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm, particularly outside summer months.

Location

3132 Rolf Ave
Lake View, Iowa, United States of America

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