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No matter the time of year, there’s always great Nebraska wine to enjoy and something beautiful to see at Deer Springs Winery. The Winery and vineyards can be found on the outskirts of East Lincoln.

The tasting room is in a restored 1870s farmhouse that really sets the scene for this remarkable experience. From the deep greens of the summer, to the golds and browns of the fall, to the serene frostiness of winter, the scenery here is always gorgeous. We are committed to providing excellent wines and a great experience to each of our guests. We hope you will enjoy our history, our wines, our winery, and your time at Deer Springs Winery. We invite you to visit us soon! Open year round. Check our website for seasonal hours.

Family owned and operated, our Nebraska Farm winery produces small lots of character-crafted wines for every taste preference with Nebraska grown grapes. With complete control over the vineyard and winemaking practices, DSW produces hand-crafted, artisanal wines using minimal manipulation, filtration, and gentle racking to bring out the “personality” of each vintage.

Summers at Deer Springs Winery are exceptional!  We have live music scheduled on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9pm.  A variety of food vendors will be serving their delicious menus from 6 to 8pm.  Here is some information to assist you in knowing what to expect to make the most out of your visit!

No outside alcohol is allowed on the premises, coolers will be checked.

In support of our food vendors, we ask that any food brought to the winery be limited to light snacks such as fruit, cheese, crackers, etc.  Please do not bring crock pots, pizzas, or buffet meals.

All outdoor seating and firepit areas are first come/first served.  We do not take reservations.  Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for music event seating.

*For safety and liability as well as equitable access to seating , please do not move chairs from patio or firepit areas.

Music event admission is $5 per person, children 12 and under are no charge.  Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on our website at www.deerspringswinerey.com and we encourage you to do so!  It ensures your admission as we can get to full capacity and run out of parking space.  We are sad when we have to turn people away!

Beginning at 5 pm on music event nights a $5 per person cover charge goes into effect  A DSW admission wristband will be required to purchase at both indoor and outdoor bars.

Weather cancellations are determined by 4  pm the day of the event, if Deer Springs cancels an event we will issue a refund for admission to the credit card used for purchase.  Refunds will be issued to customers who request cancellation up to 5 days prior to the event.

We are pet and family welcoming, and we expect that pets will be well behaved and on leashes, and children will be directly supervised by adults at all times! We have lots of traffic coming and going as well as farm equipment that can be hazardous.

Supply chain issues have made wine glasses hard to come by!  We are happy to sell our logo wine glasses, but ask that you not take them with you otherwise.

*The pond south of the parking lot is private property and not open to public access during business hours.

As the seasons change, we are changing our Tasting Room schedule to our Spring and Summer hours.

We will be open on Wednesday through  Saturday from 1 pm to 9 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm.  This schedule will run from April through November.

We look forward to enjoying the bright and sunny days with you!

Starting in October!  Celebrate Autumn in the Vineyard with our annual Saturday & Sunday evening  Hayrides and S’Mores by the bonfire!

Take a tour around the vineyard with a stop at the bonfire by the pond.  Grab the S’mores making goods, and toast your own!

The fire-pits will be fired up and our signature “Barn Burner” hot spiced wine available to enjoy as you snuggle up with your favorite people!

Vineyard Hayride Tours start at 5pm on Saturdays & 3 pm on Sundays and go every 30 minutes or so until the last ride 30 minutes before closing time.  $10 per person.  21 and over only!

*Tickets must be purchased online through our website.  Admission is for designated 30 minute time slot, 16 maximum people per ride.  No admission tickets are available at the winery.  This will ensure that our guests have a confirmed reservation for the time and date selected.  No refunds will be given unless the event is cancelled by Deer Springs Winery.

*In case of bad weather, Deer Springs will make a cancellation decision at 4 pm prior to the event starting.  Refund of admission will be applied to the credit card used for purchase.

No matter the time of year, there’s always great Nebraska wine to enjoy and something beautiful to see at Deer Springs Winery. The Winery and vineyards can be found on the outskirts of East Lincoln.

The tasting room is in a restored 1870s farmhouse that really sets the scene for this remarkable experience. From the deep greens of the summer, to the golds and browns of the fall, to the serene frostiness of winter, the scenery here is always gorgeous. We are committed to providing excellent wines and a great experience to each of our guests. We hope you will enjoy our history, our wines, our winery, and your time at Deer Springs Winery. We invite you to visit us soon! Open year round. Check our website for seasonal hours.

Family owned and operated, our Nebraska Farm winery produces small lots of character-crafted wines for every taste preference with Nebraska grown grapes. With complete control over the vineyard and winemaking practices, DSW produces hand-crafted, artisanal wines using minimal manipulation, filtration, and gentle racking to bring out the “personality” of each vintage.

COVID -19 Updates 2021

At Deer Springs we strive to maintain an environment that is safe and enjoyable for our winery patrons.  The LLCHD requires that masks or “face coverings” be worn while inside the facility unless seated at a table and/or enjoying beverages and or food.  Or can maintain six feet of distance from non-household members. 

Exemptions are recognized and accommodated.  Looks like we have to keep it up until May 21st, Hopefully this will end soon!  Mask wearing is not necessary outside!

If a patron is feeling unwell, or has fever or other symptoms, we ask that you please stay home and visit when you are feeling better!

If you prefer not to enter the facility, we offer curb-side pick-up of your favorite wines!  We understand you may want to wait until we can be in the outdoor, lower contact risk areas for your safety and enjoyment!

Weather permitting, we encourage our patrons to enjoy the outdoor patio fire pit area!  We are happy to light the firepit to keep you cozy!

For sanitation, we practice enhanced cleaning procedures,  disinfecting surfaces at frequent intervals and between all customer contact.

*Ultimately, the individual patron must assess & accept his or her own risk tolerance for attending an indoor public environment during the COVID pandemic.  We respect the decisions of our patrons and will do our best to enhance your experience at the winery.

Thank you for your cooperation and patronage!

At Deer Springs we strive to maintain an environment that is safe and enjoyable for our winery patrons.  The LLCHD requires that masks or face coverings be worn while inside the facility unless seated at a table and enjoying beverages and or food.  Or can maintain six feet of distance from non-household members.  Exemptions are recognized and accommodated.

If a patron is feeling unwell, or has fever or other symptoms, we ask that you please stay home and visit when you are feeling better!

If you prefer not to enter the facility, we offer curb-side pick-up of your favorite wines!  We understand you may want to wait until we can be in the outdoor, lower contact risk areas for your safety and enjoyment!

To limit trips to the bar, and provide a wine tasting experience, we are offering a Four Sample Wine flight.  We also offer wine to enjoy by the glass and by the bottle.

Our tables and seating are spaced to provide safe physical distance and we ask that the tables and chairs not be rearranged inside the tasting room.  No more than 8 guests may be seated at one table.  Groups must be spaced six feet apart.

Weather permitting, we encourage our patrons to enjoy the outdoor patio fire pit area!  We are happy to light the firepit to keep you cozy!

For sanitation, we practice enhanced cleaning procedures,  disinfecting surfaces at frequent intervals and between all customer contact.

*Ultimately, the individual patron must assess his or her own risk tolerance for attending an indoor public environment during the COVID pandemic.  We respect the decisions of our patrons and will do our best to enhance your experience at the winery.

Thank you for your cooperation and patronage!

We are proud to announce that our 2018 Marquette was awarded a Double Gold Medal in the 2020 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition!

Our Prairie Star and StarGazer White wines also awarded Bronze Medals

Come visit Deer Springs and sample them!