Danish Countryside Vines & Wines in Exira, Iowa: Hours, Location, and What to Expect

Danish Countryside Vines & Wines is a family-owned winery at 1398 280th St, Exira, IA 50076, housed in a restored 1913 barn on the Petersen farm. It currently offers 20 different wines and is open daily, including a winter season schedule, with visits also available by appointment. Use the address, phone, or email below to plan a stop or ask about a group visit.

Where It Is and How to Reach It

• Address: 1398 280th St, Exira, IA 50076
• Phone: (712) 764-2991
• Email: [email protected]

The winery sits on the Petersen family farm in rural Exira, in west-central Iowa. Because it is a countryside location rather than a town storefront, set your navigation to the street address and expect a rural drive for the final stretch.

Hours

The winery publishes a daily schedule and notes that it is open during the winter season this year:

The site also lists “and by appointment,” so if you need a time outside these hours or want to confirm a visit, call or email ahead.

What to Expect on a Visit

The setting is part of the appeal: a century-old barn on the family farm, restored between 2003 and 2006 and operating as a winery since May 2006. The vineyard was first planted in 2003, with 3.5 acres of grapes reaching fruit-bearing maturity about five years later.

The current offering is 20 different wines, made by vintner Loren Christensen, who took over the business with Jennifer Christensen in January 2016. The winery’s story began informally on Christmas Day 2001, when Andy Petersen gave his father Allan a wine-making kit; Allan’s early basement wines led to the vineyard and the barn conversion.

For a first visit, plan on a tasting-style stop rather than a full meal, and allow time to walk the grounds. If you are coming with a group or want a particular wine available, contact the winery first.

Practical Tips Before You Go

• Confirm before a long drive. Hours are posted, but the appointment option and seasonal notes make a quick phone call worthwhile, especially in winter.
• Check the day. Saturday opens earliest at 10:00am; Sunday closes earliest at 4:00pm.
• Use the official contact channels. The site’s contact form, the email address, and the phone number all reach the winery directly.
• Plan for a rural setting. The farm location means limited nearby services, so fuel up and sort out food before the final approach.

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