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Where to Find Rolling Forks Vineyards This Holiday Season | Wine Tastings

Where to Find Rolling Forks Vineyards This Holiday Season | Wine Tastings

The holiday season is underway, and we’re taking Rolling Forks Vineyards on the road! Check out our full November and December Minnesota tasting schedule with direct maps to find a pour near you.

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2 glasses of fortified wine, a red and a white

The Art of Port-Style Wine, Old Traditions, and the Northern Frontier

Looking for the best fall family activities in Glenwood and Alexandria, MN this MEA break? If you want an autumn day trip that keeps the kids entertained while parents relax, head over to Rolling Forks Vineyards in Glenwood, Minnesota!

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Aerial view of Rolling Forks Vineyards near Lake Minnewaska during the fall colors

Unplug, Get Lost & Grab a Slice: The MEA Family Break at Rolling Forks Vineyards

Looking for the best fall family activities in Glenwood and Alexandria, MN this MEA break? If you want an autumn day trip that keeps the kids entertained while parents relax, head over to Rolling Forks Vineyards in Glenwood, Minnesota!

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How to Actually Enjoy December: The Early Planner’s Guide to Holiday Events, Corporate Gifting, and Wine

Skip the last-minute December panic. Discover our simple guide to securing warm private party venues, custom-labeled corporate wine gifts, and limited-edition Wine Advent Boxes in Minnesota before dates and inventory sell out.

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wine & music pairings at Rolling Forks Vineyards, Glenwood, Minnesota

Sip to the Beat: Elevate Your Wine with the Perfect Playlist

There’s a certain magic that happens on our patio. You have a glass of Lady of the Lake in hand, and you’re watching the sunset dip below the horizon of Lake Minnewaska. It’s a full sensory experience: the cool breeze, the crisp notes of the wine, and the golden light. But have you ever noticed how the right song can make that moment feel even more cinematic?

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Wine tasting overlooking Lake Minnewaska at Rolling Forks Vineyards, a short drive from Willmar and Alexandria.

Grape Escape 2026: Why June 6th belongs in your group chat right now

Summer is officially here! Gather your friends and escape to Rolling Forks Vineyards on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for The Grape Escape summer kick-off festival. From live patio music and artisan shopping to an exclusive “North Meets South” guided wine tasting with our head winemaker, we have your perfect lake weekend sorted.

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Friends, Ladies enjoying a picnic in the vineyards and drinking Rolling Forks Vineyards award-winning wines

As Seen on TV! Celebrate Mom with Rolling Forks

There is nothing quite like a Mother’s Day spent overlooking the vineayrds and lake.

We were so honored to recently be featured in the “MN Makers” segment on KSTP! The segment highlighted some of the unique, handcrafted gifts we’ve curated right here in our tasting room—perfect for showing Mom exactly how much she means to you.

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Friends, Ladies enjoying a picnic in the vineyards and drinking Rolling Forks Vineyards award-winning wines

What Is Galentine’s Day? Here’s How to Celebrate

Originally a TV comedy joke, Galentine’s Day has become a vital holiday for female friendship. From fireside wine flights to a 1920s Murder Mystery, here is your guide to celebrating at Rolling Forks Vineyards.

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The Art of Wintering with Rolling Forks Vineyards, Glenwood, Minnesota

The Art of Wintering & The Northern Way of Life

In the North, winter isn’t just a season to endure—it’s a season to embrace. From the dormant vines in our vineyard to the slow pour of a bold red by the fire, discover how “wintering” helps us find restoration in the cold.

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5 Unique Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Central Minnesota at Rolling Forks Vineyards, Glenwood, MN

5 Unique Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Central Minnesota

Looking for a unique way to ring in 2026? From an interactive murder mystery dinner at Rolling Forks Vineyards to serene lakeside bonfires in Alexandria, discover 5 unforgettable ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Central Minnesota. Whether you want high-energy intrigue or a cozy winter escape, we’ve got the perfect plan for your midnight toast.

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