Arkansas Wineries: Take a Tour
Raise a glass to a place where the vines run deep and tradition runs even deeper—Arkansas Wine Country in the Arkansas River Valley. Every year, thousands of visitors come here to sip award-winning wines, walk storied vineyards, and connect with the people who’ve turned grape-growing into a generational craft. Time your visit with one of the region’s wine festivals and you’ll get more than a taste—you’ll experience the rhythm of rural life, the pride of the harvest, and a community that knows how to celebrate it.
While the heart of Arkansas Wine Country remains in the Arkansas River Valley, its reach now stretches well beyond. From historic family-run cellars to bold, modern tasting rooms, Arkansas’ wine roots are deep—and still growing.
Arkansas River Valley Wineries
Wiederkehr Wine Cellars in Wiederkehr Village
Perched on St. Mary’s Mountain, Wiederkehr Wine Cellars traces its winemaking roots back to 1880, when Johann Andreas Wiederkehr emigrated from Switzerland. Wiederkehr produces a wide selection of award-winning wines. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the original hand-dug wine cellar is now the site of the Weinkeller Restaurant, featuring Swiss and Continental cuisine. The Vintage 1880 Wine Shoppe sells gourmet goods and wine-themed gifts, from corkscrews to Arkansas-made T-shirts. Groups are welcome at the Weingarten Event Center, and RV travelers can stay on-site.
Mount Bethel produces classic reds and whites like Merlot, Cabernet, and Chardonnay, as well as native Arkansas varietals like Muscadine and a range of richly flavored fruit wines—from wild plum to elderberry. The winery has a tasting room and gift shop selling honey from its own bee hives, T-shirts, wine glasses and more.
Set in a native rock building on a family farm, Mount Bethel Winery blends tradition with small-batch excellence. Though the winery received its permit in 1956, its roots go deeper—tracing back to Joe Post, eldest son of German immigrant Jacob Post, who first planted vines here in 1880. Mount Bethel is the original location of the Post Winery, which moved after acquiring the Altus Cooperative Winery. Today, fourth-generation vintner Michael Post continues the legacy set forth by Joe Post and his parents, Eugene and Peggy, who started Mount Bethel.
Chateau Aux Arc Vineyards & Winery in Altus
Named for the French spelling of “Ozarks,” Chateau Aux Arc began in 1998 when founder Audrey House planted her first vineyard just after college. Now spanning 40 acres, this estate focuses on 100% Arkansas-grown vintages. The lineup includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Vignoles, Syrah, Malbec, Barbera, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Niagara, Steuben, Jupiter, Neptune, Muscadine and Cynthiana, the state grape of Arkansas. The tasting room showcases their award-winning wines.
James Dahlem’s roots in grape growing run deep—his grandfather operated a bonded winery, and James himself grew up among the vines. He launched Dahlem Vineyard in 1996, where he grows three varieties of wine grapes to sell to local wineries and home wine makers. Dahlem is not a winery, but it is the only vineyard in the area where you can handpick your own fresh grapes. The vineyard’s 35-year-old vines yield robust, flavorful grapes, including pink Reliances, classic Venus and Mars. RV camping is available at nearby Grape Country RV Park.
Locally owned and surrounded by Ozark beauty, Dionysus Wine & Brew was founded by Sharla and Dennis Wiederkehr, who bring more than 60 years of combined experience in winemaking and hospitality. The winery features a tasting room and a gift shop stocked with home brewing kits and supplies. Primitive camping, self-sustained sites, and a single yurt are available for overnight stays.
Post Familie Vineyards in Altus
The oldest commercial vineyard between California and New York, Post Winery has been run by five generations of the Post family since 1880. Known especially for Muscadine wines, Post also produces a wide array of wines, grape juice, and jellies. Guests can tour the vineyards, visit the retail store and tasting bar, and shop an extensive collection of wine accessories. The Trellis Room, the restaurant, offers wine by the glass.
Wineries Beyond the Arkansas River Valley
Keels Creek Winery in Eureka Springs
This boutique winery began in 2006, the second act of retired chemist Dr. Doug Hausler. The winery was founded with a passion for handcrafted wines and a commitment to using 100% Arkansas-grown grapes to capture the essence of the local terroir. The winery focuses on dry reds and whites and lightly sweet wines. At Keels Creek, you can enjoy the tasting room, vineyard tours, barrel room tastings and private events.
Railway Winery & Vineyards in Eureka Springs
Tucked just outside Eureka Springs near Beaver Bridge, this small farm winery offers a selection of wines made from several varieties of grapes, as well as fruit wines. Sip a sample or settle in with a glass or bottle on the deck or patio. Railway also features Arkansas craft beers, and craft distilled spirits from neighboring Butler Creek Distilling.
Sassafras Springs Vineyard & Winery in Fayetteville
Set in a pastoral landscape, Sassafras Springs produces varietals like Syrah, Chardonnay and Rosé as well as West Coast varietals. Plus, it carries more than 70 wines from around the world in its reserve collection. Guests can enjoy wine, food and beer in the cozy tasting room or on three expansive decks—including a covered upper deck and a creekside patio with a fire pit. The property also features an open-air Chapel Ruins, multiple event venues and three lodging options, making it a favorite for weddings and weekend escapes alike.
Housed in the historic 1917 Taldo House, once home to the Dixie Pride Bonded Winery #40, Tontitown Winery carries on the Ranalli family’s winemaking tradition that began in 1923. Wines are made on-site with grapes from nearby Ranalli Farms. Visitors can enjoy free tastings daily and live patio music on Wednesday and Friday nights, May through October.
JKC Cellars in Fort Smith
Located in Fort Smith’s historic Chaffee Crossing district, JKC Cellars operates out of a renovated 1940s Army warehouse. This urban winery offers a contemporary tasting room experience with a deep appreciation for craftsmanship. Wines are made in small batches with an emphasis on flavor balance and drinkability. Events and live music often round out the tasting room calendar.
BoBrook Farms and River Bottom Winery in Roland
BoBrook Farms is a 235-acre working farm and event venue in Roland just down the road from Pinnacle Mountain State Park. It offers pick-your-own blueberries and blackberries in May and June and pick-your-own pumpkin patch, winter squash and gourds in October. Located on the property, River Bottom Winery specializes in fruit wines from the farm and is open year round. Popular event venue for outdoor weddings, birthday parties, field trips, special events and more. Includes a cabin for dressing the wedding party and a 4,000-sq.-ft barn for reception and dancing.
An Enchanting Evening Winery in Roland
This winery offers a wine tasting room inside a yurt. Feel free to bring a picnic for the patio and enjoy the views of Pinnacle Mountain and have a glass or a bottle of wine. The winery is part of a larger event space that’s popular for weddings. It also has a luxury log cabin for two that offers complimentary self-serve chocolate “Fondue-for-Two” in the cabin upon arrival.
A Toast to Arkansas Wine Country
From the rolling vineyards of Altus to the artisan cellars of Eureka Springs and the scenic tasting rooms near Pinnacle Mountain, Arkansas Wine Country offers a rich tapestry of flavors and experiences. Each winery tells a story—of heritage, of innovation, and of a deep connection to the land. Whether you're savoring a glass of Cynthiana under the Ozark sun or exploring the diverse varietals crafted by passionate vintners, the journey through Arkansas' wine trail is as rewarding as the destinations themselves.