Wineries

Urban winery specializing in locally grown grapes and innovative wine styles.
Modern tasting room offering samples, flights, and by-the-glass; hosts personalized weddings, private events, and a summer concert series.
Recommended wines: Varieties like La Crescent, Edelweiss, Marquette, and Chancellor.
Address: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Visit the website: https://www.jasperwinery.com/

Award-winning winery producing Iowa wines from locally grown central Iowa grapes.
Offers wine tastings, tours, and serves as a venue for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private parties.
Recommended wines: Varieties from local grapes, with a focus on quality Iowa wines.
Address: 15101 Fairfax St, Indianola, IA 50125
Visit the website: https://summersetwine.com/

Family winery using 100% Iowa-grown grapes and traditional winemaking techniques, named after local covered bridges.
Hosts weekend visits, music, food, wine tastings, and events; part of the Heart of Iowa Wine Trail.
Recommended wines: Native Iowa wines suitable for elegant meals or casual gatherings.
Address: 2207 170th Trail, Winterset, IA 50273
Visit the website: https://coveredbridgeswinery.com/

Winery offering a variety of sweet, dry, and unique flavored wines in a beautiful setting with vineyard views.
Provides wine tastings ($8 for 5 samples), wine flights, group appointments, outdoor patio seating, and also serves craft beers and wine-a-ritas.
Recommended wines: Unfiltered red wine vinegar from local grapes, along with various wine options.
Address: 3021 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, IA 50240
Visit the website: https://www.madisoncountywinery.com/

Winery crafting wines from locally sourced cold climate grapes, focusing on hybrids that are cold hardy and pest resistant.
Offers tastings, allows enjoying bottles on-site, and hosts events including weddings and large gatherings.
Recommended wines: Varietals such as Marquette and Frontenac.
Address: 2183 320th St, Madrid, IA 50156
Visit the website: https://thecellarwinery.com/

Family-owned vineyard and winery dedicated to producing high-quality wines from estate-grown grapes in Central Iowa.
Features tastings and events, with a focus on estate-grown varieties.
Recommended wines: High-quality estate wines, specific varieties not detailed.
Address: 8606 NW 121st St, Grimes, IA 50111
Visit the website: https://dosaagewinery.com/