Jonita Boyer, Winemaker at Tassel Ridge Winery, accepted the Governor’s Cup in a ceremony on Friday, August 13 at Grandfather’s Barn at the Iowa State Fair. Oskyfizzante® Iowa White won Best of Show in the “other” category and was the 2021 Governor’s Cup Trophy award winner. Oskyfizzante
Read more →Our brand-new Iowa Sweet & Snazzy will be officially released next week, but it is already available in a growing number of stores in Iowa. Iowa Sweet & Snazzy is a sweet, smooth red wine with rich cherry, raspberry, and blackberry notes on the palate and baking
Read more →When should you consider using a decanter? You are opening an old bottle that is clearly throwing sediment. You are opening a bottle that you suspect has big tannins. You want an elegant way to serve the wine for your dinner. You can quickly see if a
Read more →The following wines won medals in the Iowa Wine Growers Commercial Wine Competition that was judged on Wednesday, March 24. Award—Wine Silver—2012 Iowa Finale Tawny Silver—2018 Iowa Harvest Red Silver—2017 Iowa Brianna Silver—Iowa Candleglow® White Bronze—Iowa Candleglow Red Bronze—Iowa Lace Bronze—2013 Iowa St. Croix Rosé Bronze—Oskyfizzante® Iowa
Read more →As spring with its warmer weather approaches, many people subtly change their eating habits. Winter foods tend to be hearty with stews and casseroles but by spring, people are eating lighter meals that include salads, Mexican foods like tacos and enchiladas, spicy Asian stir-fries, and a ham
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