Junto Wine

This is such a lovely location, both inside and out. The space is hip and trendy and the glasses are very cool. Our server was friendly and, having brought our kids, I always appreciate the patience. There’s a path to a small garden/​pond that the kids explored. Only 4 stars as the wine tasting was a bit more money than typical and the wine was good, not great. Still very worthy of a visit.

We had noticed the sign while driving through the area the previous week. Passing through the area again on July 3^rd we decided to stop in for a tasting and were pleasently surprised. The name of the winery (Junto) is the name of a club that Benjamin Franklin started (Google it). The tasting room is beautiful as are the grounds. We both did a tasting with the owners sister and all the wines we tried were great!
The wines like the wineries name all play off of the Benjamin Franklin theme. Even the wine glasses do, they have spectacles on them! We then had a glass of wine with a meat & cheese plate out on the deck.
After that we followed the trail down to the garden area for another nice surprise. In the garden area there is a small pond, benches, a fire ring and other nice landscaped paths and other details!
We purchased a couple of bottles and the glasses. They also have an outdooor stage area where they have music some evenings. Very glad we stopped and I’m sure we will stop in again. Well worth the trip to check out.

I am so excited about this place — First of all, if you enjoy wine (even a little bit), I suggest taking a day trip doing tastings at the many wineries around the Lincoln metro. I’ve found that each region of the US has a unique wine culture and Nebraska is no different. I’ve been visiting Nebraska wineries in the area for over a year and I am so happy about the newest area winery: Junto!
The location is awesome. The vines grow alongside the building which houses the tasting room and a library. The setting is beautiful, including a short wooded path to a unique outdoor area with some benches, a tree swing, and a little pond complete with lily pads and tadpoles. It’s a nice little escape for the afternoon.
I love the concept of the winery. The Junto was Benjamin Franklin’s wine club and the wines follow this theme (like «Pour Richard,» a Lacrosse-​based white blend named, obviously, for the Poor Richard’s Almanac). One of the typical comments about Nebraska wine is the sweetness of the grape varietals that grow here. If you find Nebraska wine too sweet, I’d suggest a visit here to try some of the local varietals with no added sugar. We picked up a bottle of Armonica after our tasting because it was a more nuanced sweet wine… very different for the region.
The library is a unique addition, especially with how well the idea goes with the theme of the place. All of the books are available for your perusal and members of their own Junto wine club can check books out. For me, the library is an welcoming, inviting presence. It makes you feel like you are allowed to enjoy some wine, read a bit, stay awhile. It’s not hurried… and that’s perfect for a relaxing visit.
The staff is very nice and welcoming too.
Wine. Gardens. Library! I love this clever, inviting place. It is worth a visit.

New place awesome atmosphere and staff. Wine was very good and will definitely be on look out for future wines and entertainment.