4.5Stone Cliff Winery(223 reviews) - A great little gem of a place in Dubuque. Great food and wine. Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
In 1996, Nan and Bob Smith, future vineyard owners, decided to return to Nan’s hometown of Dubuque, to raise their two daughters in a small town environment. They purchased the Stone Cliff Farm near Durango Iowa and planned to conventionally farm the land. However, as happens in life, one thing lead to another, and one day over a good bottle of wine, Bob and Nan Smith thought maybe they could do something different with their farm, like raise grapes and maybe eventually operate a winery to turn those grapes into wine. They immediately started going to conferences and taking classes to learn the wine industry as well as the art of making wine. With the help of family and the community, all done by hand, they planted their first 2000 vines. In 2007 the winery was relocated to the “Port of Dubuque” in the historic Star Brewery building overlooking the mighty Mississippi. Our tasting room offers not only award-winning wines, but also various draft and bottled beer selections as wellSee more..
Cedar Ridge brings you the first licensed distillery in the state of Iowa since the age of prohibition. Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery is a family-owned winery, distillery, restaurant, and event space nestled in the beautiful Iowa countryside. A full-service restaurant, wine and whiskey flights, distillery tours, live music, and gourmet seasonal menu available all year. Award-winning wines and internationally recognized spirits are produced on site at the only winery & distillery in Iowa.See more..
4.5Wide River Winery Tasting Room(122 reviews) - Great experience at this winery! Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
Visit the the most popular local winery's tasting room and courtyard in historic downtown Le Claire. From dry and aged to sweet and fun, we offer wines for every taste. The outdoor dining menu is delicious inspiration comes from the wine-maker's garden.See more..
4.5Eagles Landing Winery(116 reviews) - Relaxing, fun would go again. Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
Eagles Landing winery resides on the breathtakingly scenic Great River Road in the quaint little Mississippi River town of Marquette Iowa. We welcome you to come and sample our Award-Winning Wines. We are located 3 miles from Pikes Peak State Park, 3 miles from Effigy Mounts National Monument, 10 miles from Yellow River State Forest and 15 miles from Wyalusing State Park in Wisconsin. Winner of the 2022 Governor's Cup at the Iowa State Fair, Voted in 2021 & 2019 the People's Choice Award at the Iowa State Fair, Winery Of The Year in 2018, Wine Maker of the Year & Wine of the the Year in 2013. Producing over 30 varieties of wine that range from dry to sweet including our Award-Winning Dessert Wines. Feel free to browse our fun gift shop. Sit back and relax with a glass of our award-winning wine, wine slushy or a beer while sitting in our wine wine garden or sit indoors in our WINE DOWN Room. Check our website for events. We are Pet Friendly in the wine garden.See more..
4.5Wide River Winery(111 reviews) - Amazing views, amazing wine Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
Wide River Winery is located in Clinton IA on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River at its widest point. Enjoy bottles of their locally made, award winning wines with a Cheese & Charcuterie tray while enjoying the serenity of the river view from the deck.See more..
4.5Fireside Winery(100 reviews) - Wines of Iowa Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
Life is Too Short -- The warmth of the fire pit and the golden hues of the setting sun in the company of good friends with a glass of wine remind us of why we began this winery. Five years ago we opened our winery doors for the first time, in large part, because of the urging of a dear family friend who had recently passed.Fireside Winery was born from a desire to embrace the "life is too short" philosophy, a long-term passion for wine, an interest in diversifying our family farm business, and a wish to pass on our farm heritage to our children. For five generations stewardship of this small corner of fertile eastern Iowa soil has rested with the Wyant family. Few places on earth possess the perfect combination of geology and climate as this land. Though corn and soybean are our primary crops, wine grapes have a long history in Iowa dating back to the 1800's. Now our Fireside family is helping to rebuild a wine grape growing legacy in our own rich soils. We chose the name Fireside Winery because we value the special times and memories created around the fire side. "Fireside Chats" made so famous by FDR were also inspirational to us because of the intimate nature of the talks and how it brought our country together. At home some of the best memories we have are of family bonfires we made with our children. Along those same lines we wanted to recreate those extraordinary feelings at Fireside Winery and to share them with you.When you visit Fireside Winery our wish is to provide you with exceptional service and delicious wines, but also to welcome you as a guest in our home. At Fireside you can relax with a glass of wine at one of our three fire pits on our lawn, cozy-up on our patio next to our fireplace, enjoy an appetizer, and listen to some of the best Midwestern live music on our outdoor stages. We hope you join us and build your own special memories at Fireside Winery with a glass of our wine while enjoying the warmth of the fire pit and scenic beauty of the ...See more..
4.5Park Farm Winery(100 reviews) - First and only 5 star review Friday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
Took my fiance here for a lunch date. Menu is very simple. They have a pairing section where they'll pick out the wine that goes with your pizza. We got the Crush pizza. It comes with chicken, bacon, spinach, Asiago, and white sauce. DELICIOUS!! They pair it with Picket fence. It is a white wine. ( we also had a bottle of Wilson, which we got a 2nd to go) We also ordered two appetizers. A charcuterie board (the cheese spread was other worldly) and the Aligator(which happened to be a pizza! A pizza appetizer before a pizza) it is covered in shrimp, jalapeños, and BBQ sauce. Again, DELICIOUS. They make the dough fresh everyday. I'm a huge foodie both physically and figuratively and I HIGHLY recommend this place. You guys have a big Italians approval! See more..
It was a quiet weekend in Amana and this was the second winery we visited. Again, the staff was very helpful and engaging. They did a nice job with our wine tasting and we left with wine in our arms and some cheese.See more..
4.5Summerset Winery(70 reviews) - Wedding at the Winery Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
Located just minutes outside of Des Moines, Iowa in Indianola. Summerset Winery produces award winning Iowa wines from locally grown grapes. The winery specialises in hosting corporate events, weddings, live music concerts, and has a tasting room that is open Tuesday-Sunday all year long and Mondays by appointment. Check out our website for all upcoming events!See more..
Sunday Funday! Had some friends in from out of town looking for something to do. Took them to Snus Hill. Music was playing, and the wine was flowing. Had a great sampling from a friendly staffer, bought some BBQ, and relaxed. We had a bottle of Kitten there, and took two home. Always a fun time.See more..
4.5TYCOGA Winery & Distillery(45 reviews) - Wonderful vineyard in the middle of corn fields! Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Distilleries • Wineries & Vineyards
We are a family owed business that started in 2014. We have a tasting room with a wide variety of wine from dry to sweet, variety of wine slush, retail section, back patio & waterfalls with our ponds, wood fired pizza available everyday we are open. Our distillery started in 2021. Now available our whiskey & vodka including some mixed drinks. We have an event & barrel room that are available for room rental. Weddings, Corp events, birthday parties, bachelorette parties & more. April-October Saturday hours subject to change due to weddings. Check out our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you at TYCOGA!See more..
4.5Tassel Ridge Winery(42 reviews) - Fun experience! Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
We took my legal aged college son to wine tasting at this winery. They were friendly and we all had a great time!See more..
5.0Barrel Head Winery(37 reviews) - Great view and amazing owners make the experience. Wineries & Vineyards
The owner was super knowledgeable and very informative. His vineyard is not huge by any means, but this is what adds to this locations ambiance. The owner took the time with out group to teach is how to properly taste the wine and be able to distinguish different tastes! They totally went above and beyond to make us feel at home. I will be returning here for sooner rather than later. I hope his next year's crop is the best he has ever had.See more..
4.5PromiseLand Winery(33 reviews) - Amazing Winery - Great Pizza - Awesome People Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards
PromiseLand Winery is a family-run operation, located in the Southern hills of Guttenberg, IA, on the Great River Road. Owners, Pat and Cindy Wachendorf, offer a one-of-a-kind experience, that will make you feel right at home. Inside the winery, you will find a spacious tasting room, an event room that can be used for small to medium-sized parties, and 5 boutiques that will fulfill your shopping needs! Feel free to take a walk or drive up to our vineyard to see where our award-winning wines began. Enjoy some music in the front courtyard when the weather is nice or warm up by a cozy fire when it’s too cold to be outside! Whatever the occasion, PromiseLand Winery is a unique and gorgeous destination!See more..
4.5Winneshiek Wildberry Winery(32 reviews) - Very nice place Friday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
You can enjoy the country at our 150 year old family farm winery. Our award winning wines are available to sample or purchase by the glass or bottle. Your visit can include lunch from our kitchen or bring your lunch. There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors on the patio. You can stroll and read about the grape varieties and tour our winery. Every 2nd Sunday is winery brunch from 10 to 1.See more..
Found this winery by mistake as it is a little further down from the main strip. Free wine tastings. The lady working their is very knowledgeable and the wines taste delicious. Can't go wrong with dry or sweet wines here. Even got their Sangria recipe.See more..
4.5Little Swan Lake Winery(30 reviews) - Great music and atmosphere!!! Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
We traveled 3 hours north to see an old collage friend play and sing in the Barn with 1 other couple. We stayed in the Buffalo room and the Swan room. We all had so much fun! The rooms were right up the stairs from the stage and our round table. The Buffalo burgers were delicious! The wine was wonderful!! Our rooms were so unique! I watched a beautiful sunrise from the Buffalo room!! The bed was so comfy!!! Our breakfast was so good! We loved everything about this unique B&B and winery!!! The people were so great! Thanks for Night!! See more..
We always have a wonderful time at Bodega. Wines are great but this time they were out of a good amount of their wines. We really enjoyed the different appetizers and all of the wines. They do have beer for people that do not enjoy wine. We had a great time listening to Bill Sammon and enjoyed the Funday Sunday!See more..
4.5Soldier Creek Winery(27 reviews) - Good wines and great staff Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
Our Tasting Room is open every weekend (except certain holidays). Visit us: Friday 4-8 Saturday 1-6 Sunday 1-5 Enjoy our Vineyard Vibrations Live Music Series every Friday of the year from 6-8 as well as select Sundays from 3-5, free. You can taste any or all of our wines, complimentary. During your tasting, if you have questions, just ask. Our hosts can tell you about our grape selection, production methods, and what makes each wine special.See more..
5.0Penoach Winery(24 reviews) - Another wonderful visit Wineries & Vineyards
My husband and I stopped in on a lazy afternoon to have a wine tasting. Stan was gracious and introduced us to his newest wines and ciders and some old favorites. About half way through, a bachelorette party entered the building. It was all hands on deck after that. We decided to purchase a case of wine. Joannie helped us choose our bottles and pay while Stan entertained the bachelorette party. Stan and Joannie are a great team! They always have wonderful recipes for the holidays. We will be back!See more..
This was a great Iowa Winery Experience! We were taking in all the Madison County had to offer and swung into this winery. We had such a nice experience trying their wines for a great price of $5 for tastings (we tried atleast 5!). The information that was shared in conversation was wonderful and we left with 3 bottles for home. These are not "typical" sweet Iowa wines (although they have some!)...they have some that are more traditional wines like we have had in Napa/SonomaSee more..
4.5La Vida Loca Winery(21 reviews) - Great location, wine and host! Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards
Beautiful country and fun evening! Had a lovely and relaxing overnight here as RV travelers with Harvest Hosts program. Ron swung by and opened just for our us. Wine tastings are always fun, but his was also informative. Marketing is unpretentious and will help with pairings. Surprised by the hilly countryside here! Easy access from hwy 35 west of town. We took the long way by accident on the way in from east end of Des Moine on the way there. What a great way to kick off our vacation!See more..
Train Wreck Winery is located in north-central Iowa in the thriving small town of Algona. The name, "Train Wreck Winery" is a tribute to a historic train accident that occurred in 1924 on land adjacent to our vineyard on the Clark Century Farm. The winery is owned by NFL Superbowl champion, Dallas Clark, a native of Livermore, IA. His wife (Jean), mother-in-law (Jean) and father-in-law (Steve) are making some of Iowa's best wines and serving them at the historic Chicago North Western Railroad depot. You're sure to enjoy our story, our wines and your experience visiting Train Wreck Winery. All Aboard!See more..
4.5Breezy Hills Vineyard and Winery(18 reviews) - Wife loved it here Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards I took my wife when we were staying at a campground in the area. She loves wine, and I enjoy seeing Winery's. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Their place is very clean, and nice to go in.See more..
Family-owned & operated, we produce handcrafted wines made in small batches from mainly locally grown handpicked berries. We ferment whole fruit not just the juice; this gives our unfiltered wine more flavor, color, and body for the best tasting ‘TRUE TO THE FRUIT’ wine. Live Life Naturally & Unfiltered.See more..
4.5Winterset Cidery(16 reviews) - Great service & great local cider! Wineries & Vineyards
Stopped after a hike enjoying fall colors. It was busier than I expected for a fall Friday afternoon. The flights were reasonably priced. They are selling the bottles as fast as they can bottle them! Only bottled cider available for purchase was pumpkin spice.See more..
4.5Wooden Wheel Vineyards(13 reviews) - Great winery and great wine Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards
The owners were very nice and helpful. They based the samples of what they offered on what we told them we liked.See more..
4.5Two Saints Winery(13 reviews) - Great wine. Great tasting. Beautiful venue. Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards
Two Saints has some impressive wines... At both ends of both spectrums. White and reds. Sweet and dry. And everything in between. Wine tastings are complementary. There's ample space to sit and enjoy the countryside and a glass of wine and plenty of room at the tasting counter so you don't feel crowded. They have local cheeses and other items available. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great time chatting with Christine. Definitely worth the drive or the detour.See more..
Stopped at this lovely establishment on a road trip with some friends. This place has a really neat look and a creative drink menu. Even if you aren’t a mead fan there would be something for you! Keene the bartender was a delight. Make sure you try the garlic cheese spread! Will go back someday!See more..
Ardon Creek Vineyard & Winery was founded on a 160 year old Furlong family farm with a rich Irish heritage. We proudly carry on our family traditions of good stewardship of the land and promote a renewal of people working together to produce a quality agricultural product. We have 4.1 Acres of grapes that are 7-11 years old. The winery was built in the fall of 2009, just in time for the harvest. This business adventure has proven "It truly takes a village." We have 13 different varieties of wine (red, white and rose) that range from dry to semidry to semisweet to sweet.See more..
Award Winning wines in the heart of Northeast Iowa’s Driftless Area. Our quaint and comfortable tasting room is a granary, in which the oldest signature we’ve found is from 1895. We planted our first vineyards in 2003, the source of our International Double-Gold awarded dry red. Wines for every taste. Outdoor seating available. Beautiful and Bucolic country setting, way off the beaten track.See more..
This little shop has all sorts of gifts ranging from economical to expensive. Many varieties of figurines, collectables, seasonal items, and Amana wines, root beer, etc. The owner is quite helpful and friendly. It's definitely worth a stop if you are visiting Amana!See more..
We always enjoy a visit to Covered Bridges Winery. Tastings are free. The tasting room is spacious. There's a large area for sitting with a beautiful view of the countryside. They're featuring local artists on Saturdays and Sundays during this holiday season. Check FB for details. Their Edelweiss has to be the best in Iowa, or darned close. It's delicious. The parking area is large enough for oversized vehicles or trailers unless they have a music event... In which case you should arrive early to park.See more..
5.0Van Wijk Winery(9 reviews) - What a treat Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
Beautiful setting, fun activities, and amazing wine make Van Wijk Winery the hidden gem of Jasper County, IA! Just fifteen miles south of I-80, Van Wijk Winery is the perfect chance for curious travelers and wine lovers alike to take a scenic diversion from the busy and beaten path!See more..
5.0Prairie Crossing Vineyard and Winery(9 reviews) - Great stop Friday: Wineries & Vineyards The owners strive to please. Great bands, great wines, beautiful setting – what more could you ask for? The addition of the banquet center has been well received by the community and surrounding areas. You will find a wine you like at this winery. I would recommend it to everyone.See more..
Nestled between the hills of the countryside is our estate winery, Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery. Located on our family's 1860s homestead, our winery offers panoramic views and the rich wine making history of Eastern Iowa. We offer a range of wines that will please any palate -- and no matter if you're a novice or long-experienced wine drinker, our staff will guide you through your discovery of Tabor Home wines. Whether Tabor Home is your winery destination, you’re following the Iowa Wine Trail, or you're here for a stroll through the vineyards, live music and picnic, or a wedding, you're in for the most unique Midwest wine experience yet.See more..
Take a short drive to the beautiful countryside north of Stuart, Iowa where the owners have moved a one room schoolhouse across a field to its current site. Tracy is happy to serve sips of different wines produced from their own vineyards on the site. My favorite is V's Berry wine, which goes well with chocolate. The warmed spiced serendipity has a welcoming taste. All the wines here are wonderful as is the charm of the winery! See more..
Friendly folks. Great wine. Good prices. Beautiful setting. Sunday afternoon music. Definitely would go back next time I'm in that area againSee more..
4.5Christian Herschler Winery(7 reviews) - Still a favorite! Unique wines and great people Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards
Was here a decade ago and loved the unique wines they made and the energy of the place. Always intended to come back (we live 3 hours away) but took longer than we expected. Still the same antique, historical, down to earth vibe that we fell in love with. Lucked out and had a beautiful day to sit on the grounds and enjoy some wine as well. Not your typical "manufactured" wine place for sure plus they sell their own pottery and paintings. Stocked up on wine but hopefully will make it back sooner next time. See more..
4.0Danish Countryside Wines & Vines(6 reviews) - One of the best is Iowa Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops • Wineries & Vineyards As a self defined wine snob I have been wanting to stop at this winery after seeing signage while traveling through Iowa. We finally made the drive and will definitely do it again! Loren has some amazing reds and enjoyed some of the sweet dessert wines too. Beautiful scenery, and had the honor of a private song by Loren also. Love that Faith can be mixed in with fun! Thanks for an amazing experience and we will definitely be back!!!See more..
Iowa Grape Vines Winery, in Maquoketa, IA, is the area's leading winery serving DeWitt, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and surrounding areas since 2009. We offer a variety of wines, dry to sweet, all produced in-house, refreshing wine shakes, on-site vineyard tours, wine tastings, root beer, ice cream, locally made products and much more. We also are carriers of international award-winning wines. For more information, visit Iowa Grape Vines Winery in Maquoketa. We are currently open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and all other times by appointment.See more..
5.0Buchanan House Winery(5 reviews) - Perfect Sunday afternoon music venue Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
A bit off the beaten path, but well worth it. We tasted several wines before deciding on Square Dance...a perfect blend of grapes and apples... Very unique and delicious. Perfect for an early fall afternoon outside listening to live music. And we really enjoyed a walk through the gardens with lots of seasonal flowers in bloom. If you're not crazy about drinking wine from plastic glasses, bring your own non-breakable wine glasses. They don't allow glass on the patio for safety reasons. See more..
4.0Dome Winery(5 reviews) - Nice little winery Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards We are a small winery located in Belmond, Iowa. We specialize in fruit wines and generally carry between 10 and 12 selections. Potato is a hit!See more..
5.0The Cellar Winery at White Oak(5 reviews) - Wedding venue..beautiful This location was reported permanently closed Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
The Cellar Winery - Showcases cold climate locally grown grape varietals made into amazing new red and whites wines ranging from semi-sweet to dry. We're confident you'll find a favorite! Stop in for a glass and good company! Sign our guestbook and watch our website and Facebook for upcoming events including live music and more!See more..
4.0Airport Road Vineyard and Winery(5 reviews) - Nicest people Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards Arrived there about noon on Friday, as they were setting up for a large wedding. Kalen Henderson, an owner of the winery, was nice enough to accomadate us with a full wine tasting. While conversing, we mentioned that we were going to watch a Burlington Bees baseball game that evening, and found out that Kalen's husband Mike had played for the Bees a ways back before and was on the board of the Bees. There was no rush to finish, and we found their variety of wines to be pleasant. The grounds are very relaxing, and there is a nice room for a group gathering next to the tasting room. Everyone we encountered there was so nice.See more..
A lovely setting at a vineyard. Outdoor setting quite nice with views of vineyard and hills of Iowa. Serving their wine, also non alcolic drinks available as well as beer. Snacks available such as chips and salsa. A very nice peaceful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Music by the Fremont's.See more..
Great experience...local grapes used for their wines. Very good Iowa reds...owners very personal & knowledgeable! Will return! See more..
5.0TownsEnd Winery(4 reviews) - Off the beaten path Wineries & Vineyards Quaint atmosphere, good wine, great hospitality. Vern was a great host. One of those places you have to look for and then try to understand why you did not look sooner.See more..
