Business Details
28 Years
experience
Award-Winning Organic Winery in Missoula
Established in 1998, Ten Spoon Winery pioneered cold-climate viticulture in Montana by cultivating French-American hybrid grapes in certified organic vineyards. Our mission combines sustainable land stewardship with crafting award-winning wines like Flathead Cherry Dry and Cherry Blossom, using organic cherries from local orchards and select Washington grapes. With a community-driven harvest tradition and Senator John Tester's endorsement, we've become a cornerstone of Montana's agricultural heritage.Our vineyard's unique geology, derived from Glacial Lake Missoula's remnants, imparts distinct mineral characteristics to our wines. We maintain a wildlife corridor between vineyard plots and employ innovative frost protection methods to ensure quality. Recognized for our rustic charm and hospitality, we offer year-round tastings, live music events, and venue rentals amidst Montana's scenic beauty.
Services
Organic Wine Production
Vineyard Tours
Wine Tastings
Live Music Events
Wedding Venues
Community Harvest
Wine Shipping
Picnic Areas
Gift Shop
Event Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We pioneered cold-climate grape growing in Montana since 1998
- Our wines feature unique geology from Glacial Lake Missoula's remnants
- Certified organic vineyard practices preserve local ecosystems
- Annual community harvest celebrates Montana's agricultural heritage
- Senator John Tester recognized us as Montana wine industry leaders
What people say
Beautiful and relaxing place
Best wine I have ever tasted
Great service
Dog friendly
Incredible views
Services
Organic Wine Production
We craft certified organic wines using cold-hardy French-American hybrid grapes grown in Montana's unique glacial geology. Our sustainable practices preserve wildlife corridors while producing award-winning varietals that reflect regional terroir. Each bottle combines traditional methods with innovative frost protection techniques.
Vineyard Tours
Guided tours explore our organic vineyards, explaining cold-climate viticulture challenges and our geologically unique growing conditions. Visitors learn about our community harvest tradition and witness how glacial remnants influence wine characteristics through hands-on experiences.
Live Music Events
Weekly live music performances create vibrant social gatherings in our tasting room and outdoor spaces. These events showcase local talent while complementing wine tastings, featuring designated entertainment nights with seating available indoors and outdoors.
Wine Tastings
Our tasting room offers flights of four wines featuring estate-grown varietals and specialty cherry wines. Guests enjoy knowledgeable staff guidance through our award-winning portfolio, including seasonal releases and limited-production bottles, with picnic-friendly seating options.
Event Rentals
Scenic venue spaces accommodate weddings, fundraisers, and private parties with panoramic mountain views. Our event packages include access to indoor and outdoor areas, professional coordination, and exclusive wine service for memorable celebrations in Montana's natural beauty.
People
Connie Poten
Co-Founder
Pioneering viticulturist who initiated Montana's first cold-climate vineyard project in 1998, transforming conservation land into an award-winning organic winery while preserving wildlife habitats.
Andy Sponseller
Winemaker
Certified winemaker with formal training from UC Davis and Montana University, specializing in cold-hardy grape cultivation and innovative wine production techniques that highlight Montana's unique terroir.
Questions
Do you offer wine tastings year-round?
Yes, we host weekly tastings with live music during designated hours, operating year-round with seasonal schedule adjustments.
Can I bring food to the winery?
Yes, we encourage picnics with our wines and provide seating areas, though we only offer light snacks for purchase.
Are pets allowed on the premises?
Yes, we're pet-friendly with outdoor spaces accommodating well-behaved dogs under owner supervision.
How do you handle extreme weather shipping conditions?
We store orders up to 180 days at no charge during extreme temperatures to ensure wine quality during delivery.
Do you host private events?
Yes, we offer venue rentals for weddings and private parties with event coordination services available year-round.
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Reviews (7)
Mark Wilson
Dec 14, 2020
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Its not Napa BUT it is good wine and the atmosphere can not be beat. Go without hesitation. Maybe make a bike ride out of it.
Michael K.
Nov 01, 2020
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We made the trip to Missoula from Paradise specifically to go to Ten Spoon. What a nice (I'd assume) family owned winery and vineyard just east of Missoula. With spacious outdoor seating with umbrellaed tables, we went with the wine flights and their pizzas as they brought in a live performer (who was entertaining, fun, and played well). All-in-all this made for an excellent COVID-19 era evening. They also let me fly my drone around a bit and I captured some nice imagery of the grounds!
Lisa Gadaire
Oct 08, 2020
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Picking grapesWe had so much fun at this great community event. Delicious wine lots of food & wonderful company, even the weather cooperated....a perfect day.
Kristen
Jan 10, 2020
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Had an awesome time here! Was a solo traveler just passing through Missoula and found out they had live music the night I was in town (the band was great!). There was a really nice woman serving brick oven pizzas that were absolutely amazing. The bartender was also super sweet and gave great recommendations on their wines, especially since I dont like anything sweet and live by the bolder the better. The winemaker came and introduced himself as well, which was really cool. I would absolutely come back and buy bottles of their wine and listen to their music in their vineyard in a heartbeat
Grace Barrett
Dec 12, 2019
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Ten Spoon Winery is located in the rattlesnake valley. Its casual and they often have live music. I enjoy renting the lawn for private events. There are also numerous hiking trails in the area so a hike (Try Sawmill Gulch for an easy stroll) then wine makes for an ideal afternoon.
Jerry Mumm
Dec 22, 2018
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Great selection of wines, great outdoors area. The wood fired pizza was awesome. Best veggie pizza I've every had!
K. P.
Mar 28, 2018
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Haven't visited the winery, I was given a bottle of the Yellowstone Firehole White Wine Organic by friends. No vintage information. The wine is disappointing to say the least. Raw, acidic, and cheap tasting. No winery worth its salt would let this out into the market. Down the sink it went.
