About Deer Springs

A True Nebraska Farm Winery Experience!

No matter the time of year, there’s always great Nebraska wine to enjoy and something beautiful to see at Deer Springs Winery. The Winery and vineyards can be found on the outskirts of East Lincoln.

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Give the gift of Deer Springs! Purchase a gift certificate of the amount of your choice from Deer Springs Winery.

Family Owned & Operated Nebraska Farm Winery…

The tasting room is in a restored 1880s farmhouse that really sets the scene for this remarkable experience. From the deep greens of the summer, to the golds and browns of the fall, to the serene frostiness of winter, the scenery here is always gorgeous. We are committed to providing excellent wines and a great experience to each of our guests. We hope you will enjoy our history, our wines, our winery, and your time at Deer Springs Winery. We invite you to visit us soon! Open year round. Check our website for seasonal hours.

Family owned and operated, our Nebraska Farm winery produces small lots of character-crafted wines for every taste preference with Nebraska grown grapes. With compete control over the vineyard and winemaking practices, DSW produces hand-crafted, artisanal wines using minimal manipulation, filtration, and gentle racking to bring out the “personality” of each vintage.

Deer Springs Winery is the culmination of the dream of Jim Partington, retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and strike fighter pilot, to preserve his family heritage.

After retiring from the Navy and returning to Lincoln, Jim and his wife, Barbara, built a house on the family homestead property northeast of Lincoln. Jim was interested in planting alternative crops, so explored a number of options, finally settling on wine grapes. He anticipated that the Nebraska wine and grape growing industry would continue to experience significant growth and success.

As  the vineyard began to produce a crop, the family made a collective decision to build a winery and produce and sell the wine. Deer Springs Winery was born!

In 2006 and 2007, the renovation project began to carefully remodel the family homestead farmhouse which was built in 1876 to serve as the Deer Springs Tasting Room. The land and buildings of the winery are part of the family homestead and the homestead certification, signed by Ulysses S. Grant on August 15, 1874, is on display at the winery. The certificate names ancestor Patrick O’Halloran as “owner” of the property.

Meet Our Wines

Our Nebraska Farm winery produces small lots of character-crafted wines for every taste preference with Nebraska grown grapes. With compete control over the vineyard and winemaking practices, DSW produces hand-crafted, artisanal wines using minimal manipulation, filtration, and gentle racking to bring out the “personality” of each vintage.

FAQs

Here is our list of frequently asked questions to help your search. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Don’t Worry! Contact Deer Springs Winery with all your questions!

Are reservations necessary?

No, reservations are not needed. Wine tasting is available during regular business hours. Firepit tables and picnic tables are available on first come/first served basis.

Can we bring our own food to the winery?

Health Department regulations prohibit any outside food or beverages from being brought into the tasting room.  You may bring your own snack items to enjoy in the outdoor areas.

In support of our on-site food vendors, we ask that no pizzas, fast food meals, etc be consumed on the premises when food vendors are here.

Picnic areas are for our winery guests to enjoy, so stop in the Tasting Room to pick up a bottle or two!

No alcohol other than Deer Springs wines purchased on site allowed on the premises.

Do you have a picnic area?

Yes, we have several picnic tables, and patio chairs outside. Use is restricted to Deer Springs Winery customers who are purchasing wine.

Do you offer a tour?

We don’t offer a formal or scheduled tour.  Our guests can enjoy our lovely Tasting Room in our renovated 1800’s farmhouse, and tree-shaded outdoor seating areas as well.  The vineyards are nearby, and guests may stroll along at their leisure!

Do you serve meals at the winery?

We do not routinely serve meals.  We do offer a picnic basket with a french baguette, block of cheese, summer sausage, and Baker’s chocolates for $16.  This will serve 2 to 4 people.

Do you ship wine?

Yes, we can ship wine to the states allowed by law.  Shipping costs vary depending upon location and quantities of wine shipped.  There is a two bottle minimum order.  Visit www.vinoshipper.com for secure online ordering.

Testimonials

We hope that you will enjoy our history, our wines, our winery, and your time at Deer Springs Winery. We invite you to visit us soon!

Testimonials

We hope that you will enjoy our history, our wines, our winery, and your time at Deer Springs Winery. We invite you to visit us soon!

Really enjoyed Double Standard’s music and of course we always enjoy the wine. It was a great way to start our evening …we always have a good time when we come to Deer Springs.

Doug & Mickey Tuttle

Lincoln, NE

We really love your place! We were here last year and will be back again.

Tony & Karen Beard

Omaha, NE

A beautiful and wonderful place to visit and enjoy the best wine. It is delightful to sit in the gazebo, listen to the birds, enjoy the fresh air and contemplate a relaxing enjoyable experience. 

Charlene Joy Long

Visit Us Today!

It's easy to find us! We are located in Lincoln, NE. We hope that you will enjoy our history, our wines, our winery, and your time at Deer Springs Winery. We invite you to visit us soon!

Directions From Lincoln, NE

Take Highway 34 (East O Street) east to 148th Street.
Turn left at 148th, go two miles to Adams Street.
Turn right at Adams, go one mile to 162nd Street.
Deer Springs Winery is on the southeast corner of intersection of 162nd & Adams.

Directions From Omaha, NE

Take I 80 west to Waverly exit (exit 409).
Turn right at US 6 east.
Turn right at Amberly Road.
Turn right at 148th Street, 4.5 miles to Adams
Turn left on Adams. Go one mile to 162nd & Adams Street.
Deer Springs Winery is on the southeast corner of intersection of 162nd & Adams.

Visit Deer Springs Winery Today

16255 Adams St.
Lincoln, Ne 68527
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Special Reminder

We offer a 15% Military Discount on wine purchases

*No alcohol other than Deer Springs Wine allowed on premises

*No outside food allowed

 

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16255 Adams St.
Lincoln, Ne 68527
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Fall Hours

Wednesday - Thursday 1-6pm

Friday - Saturday 1 - 9PM

Sunday 1 - 6PM

Closed for major holidays