Wine Is Our Passion
Saint Croix Vineyards is Minnesota’s oldest continuously-owned winery, a family-led tradition rooted in expertise and a commitment to quality. For decades, we have blended craft with research to shape cold-climate winemaking.
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Heritage & Leadership: Our owners combine years of experience with a passion for developing hardy Minnesota grape varieties alongside breeders and researchers.
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Innovation & Firsts: As the first U.S. winery to produce Frontenac Port, we continue to lead with creative techniques, like with our barrel-fermented Itasca Reserve series.
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Award‑Winning Quality: Our commitment to consistent excellence has earned national best‑of‑show trophies for many of our wines and a long track record of accolades. That same dedication is reflected in every bottle we make.
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Signature Wines: Our portfolio features the unique character of Minnesota grapes, from our elegant Itasca Reserve to our award-winning Marquette.
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Experience in the Cellar: Winemaker Martin Polognioli has over 20 years of experience, bringing expertise and understanding to each vintage.
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Collaborative Spirit: We work with researchers and growers to advance grape development and sustainable practices, as great wine begins in the vineyard.
At Saint Croix Vineyards, tradition meets innovation in every vintage. Enjoy our award-winning wines and experience the craftsmanship behind Minnesota’s wine industry.
Our Mission
Commitment to Quality, Education, and Community
Our mission at Saint Croix Vineyards is to provide our customers with exceptional local wines, deep knowledge, and memorable experiences.
We strive to maintain the highest standards in winemaking, ensuring the quality and taste of every bottle. Our winemaking process is designed to capture the unique flavors of our region, guaranteeing that every bottle embodies the perfect expression of local Minnesota wines.
We work to cultivate curiosity by educating visitors, growers, and fellow vintners about the art and science of winemaking—especially the techniques and hardier grape varieties we helped develop for Minnesota’s cold climate. Through hands‑on tastings, guided tours, and collaborative research, we share practical knowledge that fosters resilient vineyards, thoughtful stewardship, and exceptional wines for generations to come.
We are dedicated to offering a delightful and authentic wine experience every day and through special events throughout the year. We aim to bring people together in a relaxed and joyous atmosphere in order to celebrate community, nature, and self-care. We invite you to enjoy yourself here.
What Our Customers Say
"Spectacular vineyard, delicious wine. Lovely staff."
***** Christine | Google
"Took my GF to a few wineries in Stillwater for her birthday and Saint Croix made it worthwhile.
We enjoyed every single wine on the tasting list. We had a very nice gentleman as our "server" and he was extremely knowledgeable and didn't seem to be reading off a script. After he heard it was my GF's birthday, he gave us a couple tastings of the expensive desert wines.
Overall, had a great time. Wines were delicious. We will return and I severely doubt we will visit any other wineries in the area. They don't compare."
***** Adan | Google