About Alexis Bailly Vineyard
Alexis Bailly Vineyard, south of Hastings, was planted in 1973 as Minnesota's first commercial vineyard, and the winery followed in 1978. It still makes its wines in Minnesota, and the current list includes Voyageur, Hastings Reserve, a Frontenac, a Seyval Blanc, Golden Gris, Endless Summer and a Chocolate Reserve dessert wine.
The tasting room opens Thursday afternoons and from midday Friday through Sunday. Order by the glass or bottle, or build a flight of three or six wines from the menu of whites, roses, reds and dessert wines. For a deeper look, winemaker Genevieve Gallagher leads Vine to Wine, a 90-minute small-group tour and tasting about the vineyard's history, the cold-hardy grapes that grow here and how the wine is made; sign up on their website.
Food is easy: the bar sells grab-and-go and build-your-own charcuterie, and you are welcome to bring your own picnic. Seating is first come, first served indoors and around the grounds, and open-air yurts for six to eight people can be booked in 90-minute blocks. A wood-fired sauna with cold therapy and a bonfire also operates on the property by reservation. The events calendar includes Music in the Vineyard, solo musicians, bingo, food trucks and classes. The vineyard calls itself family friendly, and children need to stay with an adult.
Lavender Barnyard in Farmington is about 25 minutes west, so during the summer bloom you can pick lavender in the morning and spend the afternoon here.
What to do
- Build a flight of three or six Minnesota-made wines
- Join the 90-minute Vine to Wine tour with the winemaker
- Bring a picnic or order a charcuterie board at the bar
- Book a shaded vineyard yurt for a group of six to eight
- Catch Music in the Vineyard or a bingo night
- Reserve a session at the wood-fired sauna on the grounds
Season, hours and prices
- Hours
- Posted on their website (checked October 2026): Thu 2–8 p.m., Fri–Sat noon–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed (outdoors only; service dogs welcome inside)
- Reservations
- Walk-in for groups under 12; groups of 12 or more must reserve
Tips for your visit
- Groups of 12 or more need to book ahead by email
- Tables are first come, first served, so arrive early on summer weekends or book a yurt
- Outside food and picnics are welcome
- Plan a designated driver before you head out
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Barnyard · about 25 minutes away
Lavender Barnyard in Farmington is about 25 minutes west, an easy pairing during the summer bloom.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring my own food?
Yes. Outside food and picnics are allowed, and charcuterie is sold at the bar.
Are dogs allowed?
Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome outdoors; service dogs are welcome inside and out.
Do I need a reservation?
Not for groups under 12. Groups of 12 or more must reserve by email, and yurts and tours are booked on their website.
Is it family friendly?
Yes. The vineyard says it is family friendly; children must be supervised at all times.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of the Twin Cities South Metro, Minnesota
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