WINNESHIEK WILDBERRY WINERY, L.L.C

WINNESHIEK WILDBERRY WINERY, L.L.C. is a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business certified entity based in Decorah, Iowa, specializing in the production and distribution of artisanal fruit wines and value-added agricultural products. The company leverages local agricultural inputs to craft small-batch, premium wines using traditional fermentation techniques, quality control protocols, and food safety compliance standards aligned with TTB and FDA regulations. Their technical expertise includes fruit sourcing, must preparation, yeast selection, barrel aging, bottling automation, and label compliance for alcoholic beverages. Key differentiators include direct-to-consumer sales models, sustainable viticulture practices, and community-focused brand development rooted in regional terroir. Award history is not available to inform specific agency engagements, and no contract data is present to identify federal or state agency relationships. As such, no formal government procurement track record can be confirmed or described. The company operates within the agricultural processing and beverage manufacturing sector, with primary activity centered on NAICS 312130 (Wineries). In practice, this involves end-to-end production of fermented fruit beverages, regulatory compliance for alcohol labeling and taxation, and retail distribution through licensed channels. The business is positioned as a niche, locally sourced producer rather than a federal supplier, with market focus on tourism, agritourism, and direct retail markets. WINNESHIEK WILDBERRY WINERY, L.L.C. is structured as a limited liability company with ownership and management held by women, certified under the SBA’s Women-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Business programs. The business maintains a localized presence in northeast Iowa, with operations centered on its Decorah facility. While not engaged in federal contracting, the company exemplifies the resilience and innovation of small, certified minority-owned agricultural enterprises in rural economic development.