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Marquette

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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La Crescent

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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Tacos & [Iowa] Wines - Perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

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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How to Create the Perfect Wine Cellar at Home

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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Top [IOWA] Wines for Thanksgiving

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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Our Favorite [Cranberry] Wines for the Holidays

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 101 - Our No-Nonsense Guide

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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How Rain Impacts Wine Grapes

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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All about [Iowa] Rosé

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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Wine Terminology

Wine tasting doesn’t have to be hard or complex, it should be easy and fun! Here in Iowa, we’re all about truly enjoying the experience of tasting wine and sharing it with friends, not getting hung up on stereotypes or snobbery. 

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