Have you experienced local Iowa Marquette wine yet? If not, you don’t know what you’ve been missing, but we’re here to share more about Marquette grapes and wine grown and produced right here in Iowa!
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Have you experienced local Iowa La Crescent wine yet? If not, you don’t know what you’ve been missing, but we’re here to share more about La Crescent grapes and wine grown and produced right here in Iowa!
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Are you an Iowa wine enthusiast? Do you enjoy being around people and simultaneously getting free swag? Then do we have some opportunities for you! We’re looking for a few reliable and FUN people to help us out with some upcoming events this summer.
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June is Iowa Wine Month! With nearly 100 wineries located across the state, we encourage you to get out and taste, savor and experience Iowa wine! Here are our Top 10 ways to celebrate!
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Happy Cinco de Mayo! We’re celebrating tonight by preparing some tasty homemade tacos and pairing them with some delicious Iowa wines. Who says you have to drink a margarita on Cinco de Mayo anyway (although we do appreciate a solid margarita from time to time!)?!? And seriously, who DOESN’T love tacos?? For real though, I would trade my right arm for a lifetime supply of tacos. OMG, I’m kidding (sort of..).
Check out our top picks for pairing Iowa wines to stand up to the flavor and spices in tacos.
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Iowa wines are perfect for any season! With nearly 100 wineries across the state crafting quality wines in every style, here are our top wines to try out as we transition from winter to spring.
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For those who appreciate a good glass of wine, having the right storage makes pouring a nice glass of vino easy. A wine cellar will provide you with a place to organize your favorite bottles for easy access and stylish organization. Before wine lovers can celebrate this new addition, it’s important to decide what type of cellar you want. Whether it’s a secret stash of wine under the kitchen counters or a custom wine bar, you need to pick a spot where your wine will be stored. Think about the location, functionality, and aesthetics of your new wine cellar to help you design the ultimate spot. Read on for some tips that will help you create the perfect wine cellar at home.
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To most Americans, Thanksgiving means turkey with a slew of various side dishes and salads to go along with it. This makes it tricky to pair just one wine with the entire meal. Lucky for you that means there are lots of great options for tasty and delicious pairings that will compliment the various flavors, textures and aromas going on at the dinner table.
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Why not skip the hassle of making homemade cranberries (or canned, we don't judge!) this year in favor of some delicious tart, yet sweet, cranberry WINE? Here we have a lineup of our fave local cranberry wines that won’t disappoint.
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Wine tasting doesn’t have to be hard or complex, and it certainly isn’t only for the affluent wine consumer! Let us take you through the basics of tasting wine so that you can sip, sniff and savor with the best of them.
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Can you believe that Halloween is just over a week away?! It’s definitely started to feel more like fall weather here in Iowa the past few weeks and pumpkin patches around the state have been super busy on the weekends. Hopefully you’ve gotten your pumpkins picked already for this fun how-to on carving your love for all things Iowa wine in this year’s pumpkin!
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With all this rain we’ve been experiencing across Iowa this whole week (UGH! Bring back the sun!), you might wonder, how does rain impact wine grapes right before harvest? Well, let’s discuss!
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Rosé wines. They’re nothing new to the wine world, however their popularity really took hold in the U.S. market in the past decade. Rosé wines have come a LONG way from the early days …
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if you haven’t noticed, Iowa wine is pretty dang awesome.
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August 4th each year is National White Wine Day and we’d be remiss if we didn’t recognize some of the AMAZING white wines being produced right here in Iowa! Before we dive into HOW to celebrate this day (as if you needed a reason to crack open a bottle!), let’s talk about the varietals growing here in Iowa and what makes them so special.
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Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. For Christians, especially Catholics, this means the return of Fish Fridays! Check out our 7 suggestions for pairing Iowa wines with seafood (including fried fish!) to ensure your Lenten season is filled with delicious local wine options.
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With the holidays right around the corner and Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday behind us, I’m sure if you haven’t already finished your Christmas shopping you may be thinking it’s time to cross off everyone on your list this year. Maybe even feel a bit panicky thinking about it. Well, no worries! We have you covered with our 2019 Top 10 Gifts for Wine Enthusiasts.
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Celebrate the most important MOM in your life by gifting Iowa wine, using our FREE printable wine tags!
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