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The heritage of Wiederkehr began in 1880 when Johann Andreas Wiederkehr came to Altus and started a vineyard.  He chose St. Mary’s Mountain, near Altus (meaning high) because of close ties to Swiss monks from his region in Switzerland, who founded Subiaco Abbey which lies south of Altus across the Arkansas River Valley.

 

His first wines were produced from the native grapes, blackberries, and persimmons.  From these humble beginnings, the winery has remained a family operation with 3rd and 4th generation members dedicated to producing only the finest wines available. 

 

The fine sandy soil and the many different micro-climates produce the best grapes.  Simply stated “The best grapes make the best wine”.  The many different locations of vineyards were selected through the years by using test plots and keeping exacting records of the results.  Through this research, we have picked the best location and micro-climate for each variety to produce the finest quality of grapes possible.  Many of these varieties were believed to be ungrowable east of the Rockies.  Because of this research and dedication, we produce premium wines from these varieties which equal or surpass the best………be it domestic or foreign.

 

The best grapes and careful pressing, fermentation, aging and quality control creates fine wines that delight the palate.  As harvest approaches, our viticulturists and wine master carefully monitor the grapes for the right time to harvest.  Samples are sent to the lab for analysis.  The grapes are picked at their peak and rushed to the winery where they are immediately crushed and begin their transformation from juice to wine.  The fermentation juice called “must” is constantly checked and controlled to bring out the delightful characteristics of the wine.  After proper aging in casks, the wine is bottled and further aged in the cellars; and at the proper time is released for your enjoyment.

 

Blind tastings in National and International competitions against foreign and domestic wines prove Wiederkehr a winner time after time.  Judges for these competitions are recognized wine experts.  The judges rate the wines on a point system for appearance, color, taste and aroma.  They are judged for trueness to varietal characteristics and for the nuances and complexities of taste and rate with the best. 

 

Our aim is to produce truly great wines worthy of the connoisseur’s palate, but available to everyone who appreciates a proud heritage, a century of craftsmanship, and the quality they represent.  We hope your pleasure in tasting Wiederkehr wines will equal our pleasure in preparing them for you.

 

Open 7 days per week.  Every day except Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

 

Wiederkehr Wine Cellars, Inc.

Vintage 1880 Shoppe Retail Sales

Open Daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Weinkeller Restaurant

Monday – Thursday - 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Friday & Saturday – 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Sunday Hours -- 11:00a.m.-7:00 p.m.

(Reservations recommended for the evening meal or lunch groups of more than 10.)

 

Wiederkehr Village Wine & Spirits

Exit 41 on I-40

Monday – Saturday - 8:00 am to 11:00 pm

Sunday 10:00 am to 11:00 pm