Three hundred-plus international wine awards since 2001 — read that again. Soaring Wings, outside Springfield, is one of the most decorated wineries in Nebraska history, and owner Jim Shaw’s aviation background (the name’s origin) gives it a backstory as good as the trophy case.
The extensive menu runs from dry to sweet, and the operation keeps evolving: a microbrewery lineup with seasonal beers now pours alongside the wines, making it a two-drink destination. Live music Fridays April through October, acoustic Sundays year-round — the calendar is as full as the wine list.
Twenty-five minutes from Omaha, it’s the metro’s most awarded day trip.