James Arthur Vineyards

From our family to yours … James Arthur Vineyards.
Nebraska’s largest winery.

Established in 1996, James Arthur Vineyards is nestled amidst 400 acres of rolling hills and natural prairie grasslands just north of Lincoln, near Raymond, Nebraska. The surrounding beauty creates a picturesque setting for the 8,000 square foot facility, which houses a beautiful tasting room, a gift shop, and all the production facilities for the winery.

Since opening it’s front doors, James Arthur Vineyards has hosted visitors from all 50 states as well as dozens of countries from around the world. Upon arriving, everyone is encouraged to sample a wide variety of wines that will satisfy all tastes. Afterwards, there is opportunity to stroll the grounds, relax under a covered deck by the waterfall, or enjoy an intimate setting by one of the warm, crackling fireplaces in the tasting room…all while sipping wine and snacking on an assortment of Nebraska Food Products. Guests can also explore the gift shop, or observe the production and barrel rooms where the finest of JAV wines are produced.

James Arthur Vineyards produces a wide variety of award winning wines, all made from American cultivars and French hybrid grapes. Grown and produced here in Nebraska, the winery offers the finest table wines, from barrel-aged dry reds to sweet, crisp whites, delicious dessert wines, and everything in between. Some of the varieties you’ll find growing in our vineyard include St. Croix, LaCrosse, Vignoles and JAV’s most popular Edelweiss – varieties that thrive in Nebraska soil and are then brought to life through the age old art of winemaking.

Over the last decade, James Arthur Vineyards has also been one of the Midwest’s most awarded wineries, having earned medals in wine competitions from around the country. Our wines have won a number of Double Gold Medals and “Best of Class” honors, as well as “Best of Show’ in p[prestigious competitions such as the Los Angeles International Wine Competition and the Florida State Fair International Wine Competition. They have shown over and again that great wine can come from the Midwest.

The staff at James Arthur Vineyards looks forward to sharing their passion for wine with guests. Come discover one of Nebraska’s treasures…James Arthur Vineyards.