About the Prairie Berry Family
Our Story
Through the Prairie Berry family of businesses, we pay homage to our family’s winemaking history and to the beer-making traditions of the region’s early settlers.
Many things have changed since the Prairie Berry family first settled in Dakota Territory, but not everything. We’re still taking time to enjoy the simple pleasures in life as we handcraft wine and beer using family recipes passed down over the generations as well as regional recipes.
Our Story
Over a homebrewed beer at their kitchen table, Sandi Vojta, her husband, and father discussed their desire to create a truly “unique South Dakota experience.”
With an affinity for the Midwest, a love of local, seasonal ingredients, and a thirst to carry on a five-generation tradition of handcrafting beverages in South Dakota, the answer was clear.
On that day in 1999, Prairie Berry Winery was born.
Meet Sandi
“Winemaking is like working with acrylic, and creating beers is like working with watercolor. Creating and sharing these beverages is truly who I am and what I love to do.”
Sandi Vojta, fifth-generation winemaker and brewmaster
Company Awards
Some call us trailblazers, but we're just doing our job. We couldn't have won any of our awards without our talented staff.
2021
Peter Norbec Excellence in Tourism Innovation South Dakota Tourism
Addys: Best In Show, 2 Gold, 2 Silver American Advertising Awards
2020
Addys: 1 Gold, 2 Silver American Advertising Awards
2019
Special Achievement Award Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association
Best of the Black Hills Rapid City Journal
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2018
Featured Business, South Dakota Google Economic Impact Report
Employer of the Year Hill City Chamber of Commerce
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2017
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2016
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2015
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2014
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2013
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2012
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2011
Heritage Family Business of the Year Prairie Family Business Association at USD’s Beacom School of Business
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2010
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2009
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism
2008
George S. Mickelson Great Service Award S.D. Department of Tourism
Great Service Star Designation S.D. Department of Tourism