Eldon Nygaard wrote South Dakota's Farm Winery Act in 1996. Together with his wife, Sherry, son, Leif, and daughter, Jeanette, he also started the first winery in South Dakota by establishing Valiant Vineyards, South Dakota Bonded Winery Number One.

Valiant Vineyards Winery, located on the Vermillion River and overlooking the Missouri River. When you visit, you are invited to taste our wines, meander through the Tasting Room, and meet our staff. Then settle in at a picnic table or hammock to absorb our exceptional scenery, enjoy our wine, and sample our gourmet cheeses and bread (or your own picnic lunch).

Our tasting room is open in Summer May through December, Monday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Winter. We are also open by appointment year-round. When you cannot visit, we invite you to shop in our online store, where you can conveniently order wine for direct shipment to your home.

Meanwhile, explore our new web site to learn more about our history, our award-winning wines, our charming bed and breakfast, and many other features.