Alan and Judy Olson began growing grapes in 1994. After making the decision to abandon the organic gardening plan, they began looking for something new. Bringing grape cuttings home from the farm of Elmer Swenson, they had no idea how these plant stems would change their plans and their future. In 2010 they opened Wild Mountain Winery in what is now the “Bottle Shop.” It was a small operation and a leap of faith into a new and inexperienced endeavor. Over ten years later, the vineyards and winery are considered one of the premier operations in MN.