Western Montana’s wine scene has a character all its own. Across Glacier Country, local winemakers craft traditional reds, whites and rosés alongside fruit wines and mead, often incorporating regional ingredients like Flathead cherries, huckleberries and Montana honey. Make a tasting part of your travels.
BITTERROOT VALLEY
In Victor, Hidden Legend Winery has been crafting mead for more than 40 years. Made with Montana honey, its lineup ranges from traditional honey mead to varieties featuring regional flavors like chokecherry and huckleberry.
Near Corvallis, Willow Mountain Winery is an estate vineyard and winery producing wines with grapes grown on-site, sourced from other Montana growers and brought in from Washington. Its current releases include Montana-grown blends, Marquette rosé and classic varietals including Sangiovese and Barbera.
MISSOULA
Just outside downtown Missoula in the Rattlesnake Valley, Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery pairs locally produced wine with an easygoing gathering-place atmosphere and mountain views. Stop by for a glass, and depending on the season, you may also find wood-fired pizza and live music.
FLATHEAD CORRIDOR
In Polson, D. Berardinis Winery makes small-batch wines featuring fruit and grapes from Northwest Montana’s Flathead and Mission valleys. Flathead cherries, pears, wild huckleberries and cold-hardy Marquette grapes all find their way into the winery’s handcrafted lineup. Tastings are offered seasonally, with private tastings available by reservation.
Head north to Kalispell for Waters Edge Winery & Bistro, a full-production urban winery where wines are fermented, blended, bottled and aged on-site. Pair a glass with something from the bistro menu, catch live music or get a closer look at the winemaking process.
For a different kind of wine stop, visit Woods Bay Wine near Bigfork. The bottle shop, tasting room and wine bar feature a wide-ranging collection selected by its certified sommelier owners, along with wines by the glass and seasonal food pairings.
CLARK FORK CORRIDOR
Along the Flathead River near Sčilíp, Watchdog Winery produces small-batch wines made with grapes grown at its one-acre vineyard. The winery is not currently open for regular public tastings, but vineyard tours may be available by appointment, and its wines can be purchased online.
Near Plains, Flynt Aero Vineyards & Winery takes a low-intervention approach to winemaking, with an emphasis on sustainable viticulture and minimal additives. Its vineyards overlook the Lower Clark Fork River between the Coeur d’Alene and Cabinet mountains. Call for a personalized wine-tasting journey.
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK AREA
Twenty minutes from Glacier National Park’s west entrance, White Raven Winery in Columbia Falls makes its wines on-site, with many produced using Montana-grown grapes. Its nearby vineyard grows cold-hardy varieties including Marquette, Brianna, Somerset and Petite Pearl, suited to Northwest Montana’s climate. Stop by the tasting room and cellar for a glass after your Glacier National Park adventures.
Please note: We ask that all our visitors and residents recreate responsibly by being mindful of the following: know before you go; plan ahead; play it safe; leave no trace; tread lightly; and help build an inclusive outdoors.
September 21, 2026
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