Rustic Roots Winery

Food and wine were great. Outdoor was nice. Service was bad. I was in line and they just ignored me and waited on others who were not in line. The counter server saw me and looked away.

This rustic winery is fabulous!! We left with a few bottles, and we ate Napa wine drinkers!! This is really great wine! I was impressed a little about this place read below : but for short quick teview I say yess. Must visit !! Rustic Roots Winery, located in Scandia, Minnesota, offers a delightful escape for wine lovers seeking a charming and authentic experience. Nestled amidst rolling hills and lush landscapes, this family-owned winery emphasizes a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects its rustic name. The tasting room, housed in a beautifully restored barn, exudes a cozy, laid-back vibe perfect for enjoying their diverse wine offerings.Rustic Roots specializes in crafting wines from locally grown cold-hardy grapes, resulting in distinctive and flavorful varietals that capture the essence of Minnesota's terroir. Standout selections include their Marquette, a robust red with rich berry notes, and their La Crescent, a crisp white with citrusy undertones. Guests can savor these wines on the outdoor patio, surrounded by scenic views of the vineyard and countryside.The winery also hosts a variety of events, from live music to seasonal festivals, enhancing the community feel. The passionate and knowledgeable staff are eager to share their expertise, making each visit both educational and enjoyable. Rustic Roots Winery perfectly combines the beauty of Minnesota's natural landscape with the craft of winemaking, creating a memorable experience for all who visit.

This place was very fun; kind of spread out between the indoor bar, outdoor areas to order food, tables, and areas to play lawn games. Definitely a nice spot to hang out and enjoy a beautiful MN summer day. The wine slushy was amazing and the food was good too. It did close fairly early which was surprising and we were kindly asked along with everyone else still there to leave. That was somewhat off putting. They had board games available near the entry way so they definitely supported hanging out; just not after close.

3.5/5We stopped here on Mother's Day since 7 Vines was full with reservations. We reserved a table inside but ended up finding one outdoors, the wine line inside was horribly long and I'd rather be outside in a line than in. Still the line took forever to get through, they needed more staff! When we got to the window though the lady was super nice and let us taste test before we ordered a carafe. I knew I wanted the mango slushie ($9) so I got that and it was pretty good, not overly sweet and you couldn't taste any alcohol. They need more tables with shade! Also absolutely zero to no vegan items on the menu (hummus and salad).

I recently visited Rust Roots Winery and it was a lovely experience! The bar area is cozy and inviting. My husband and I had flatbread pizza, he ordered beer and I tried a few different wines and even brought some home. The bartenders where extremely knowledgeable about the wines and helped match my preferences perfectly! When I'm in the area again I'll definitely go back, have some food, and buy more wine!

I am very torn on Rustic Roots - I love their grounds, beautiful ambiance and location. Their artwork is stunning too. However, as a wine snob, I did not enjoy their wines. But it's also awfully unfair to compare Italian or French wines to Minnesota. So here's what I recommend - go and enjoy yourself. Support a local vinter, they work so incredibly hard. And if you a a pain in the neck wine snob like me, just get a beer - they have Loon Juice on tap, and it's great.

Such a gorgeous winery! Every where you turn there's a building or a structure of some kind, a bar serving drinks outdoors, outdoor patio dining. There are food trucks and a restaurant to choose from with delicious burgers might I add, I had the Cajun burger and fries - it was awesome. Thank goodness I chowed down on that delicious burger seeing I consumed so much wine while I was there. I loved their wine - most Minnesota wines are very sweet and I felt these were the perfect balance. We had a great time there. I was celebrating my birthday and just brought a cake which didn't seem to be an issue at all which was great!

It might be HOT in Minnesota (feels like 101) but very pleasant sitting under covered patio, enjoying wine, great music and friendship! Buy a bottle at the bar, sit back, let the sweat flow and enjoy this every Sunday event!

A gathering of girl friends brought me here last Friday night. It was my first winery outing, and from what my friends have told me, this place is not typical. So you've set a high standard. It's set off hwy 95, so you don't hear the sound of traffic from the road. It's quiet and serene. The only noise is from people chatting or, if on the patio, a water feature. The landscape is gorgeous. From the planted flowers, the brick papers, the modern facilities. The vineyard looks mature, so thick tall trees/ vines that are nearly manicured. Looking to the south, you'll see tree tops from the far of hills. There was a taco food truck but they do offer a limited food menu. Also pre-packaged snacks like pretzels and nuts. The offer a single glass of wine or a fleight. My friend heard that if you purchased 3 bottles of wine then you got a fleight for free. They also offer wine slushies, and for kids: root beer. One of the outbuildings has a merchandise store. Items to purchase include tank tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts, linen lounge, wine glasses and wine bottle accessories.I enjoyed a glass of Sangria slushy with a wine topper. The topper is extra but made it easier to drink through the straw. That was my favorite. For my second round, I split a fleight with friends. I wanted to try the rosé slushy...sangria was better. And I finished with a cider. That was tasty. I like cider beers but this was lighter and didn't have the lingering aftertaste.I saw large groups here for Bachelorette and birthday parties. The couple next to us was celebrating their anniversary. I hope to come back again for any such gathering.

Awesome place. So beautiful and so many different areas to choose to sit. They have several areas to order food from as well as drinks. They have what looked like a permanent food truck or grill area as well as a menu from inside kitchen and also just snacks. They even had a kid selling hotdogs. They had a cute store and the wines I tried were good. There was a band there called "The Flannel Brothers" and we stuck around for a few songs and they were good. My only critique is the charcuterie tray. It's really not. It's a bag of trail mix, a box of rice crackers (I think) one cheese wedge and a marginal meat or salami but it was not good. You have to cut everything your self as it all comes in packages. Other than that, super awesome place. Definitely will go back!! Oh, and for all the non winos, they also have beer.