Sip. Celebrate. Stay.
Since 1996, the Nygaard family has welcomed guests to sip award-winning wines, sample small-batch spirits, and unwind above the Missouri River in Vermillion, South Dakota.
What's Happening
Join us for tastings, live music, and seasonal celebrations at the vineyard.
November 1, 2025
Winter Holiday Market
Join Valiant Vineyards' Winter Holiday Market 2025 — local wine & spirit tastings, artisan vendors, festive cocktails, door prizes, and community giving. Sat, Nov 22.
February 1, 2025
Bourbon, Beer, & Barbecue
Join Valiant Vineyards' Bourbon Beer & Barbecue 2025 — craft bourbon tastings, local beers, smoky barbecue, and live music under the vineyards.
July 21, 2023
The Whiskey Trip Podcast
Eldon and Leif Nygaard join host Mike 'Big Chief' on The Whiskey Trip podcast to share their story and sample Clay Turner whiskeys.
Pioneers of South Dakota Wine
In 1996, Eldon Nygaard fermented South Dakota's first commercial wine after drafting the legislation that made it possible. Today, his family continues the tradition — with son Leif, a sixth-generation American winemaker, now leading Stone Faces Distillery. What began with a mulberry wine on a Turner County farm has grown into a 15,000-square-foot destination where visitors can taste, celebrate, and stay.
Read Our Full Story
Wines
From bold reds to crisp whites, our award-winning wines showcase the best of South Dakota terroir.
Explore Wines
Spirits
Stone Faces Distillery crafts small-batch vodka, whiskey, bourbon, and more with local ingredients.
Discover Spirits
Stay
Extend your visit with an overnight stay at our cozy bed & breakfast overlooking the vineyard.
Explore RoomsPlan Your Visit
Stop by the tasting room to sample our wines and spirits. No reservation needed for tastings.
Tasting Room Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- By Appointment
- Thursday
- 12pm - 4pm
- Friday
- 12pm - 6pm
- Saturday
- 11am - 6pm
- Sunday
- 11am - 4pm
The tasting room will be open by appointment only in January. The Bed & Breakfast will remain open.
Location & Contact
1500 W. Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069