Thursday, February 23, 2012

Cracking the Code

Iowa wines have been getting some very good press lately. Here's a link to a story that aired last night on our local news. Slowly but surely, Midwest winemakers are learning how to make terrific wines with the cold climate grapes we're able to grow here.

http://www.kcci.com/video/30523859/detail.html

... and here is a write-up on the growth of small-scale wineries popping up all over the place. If you have the chance, take the time to stop in and check out what they have to offer.

http://westernfarmpress.com/grapes/local-wineries-boosting-us-economy

... and here's a link to a review of a local Iowa winery's offerings.

http://blog.nowandzin.com/2012/02/16/wine-country-iowa---schade-creek-vineyard--winery.aspx

... and finally, here's a link to the Iowa Winegrower's Association, to see how much has happened in only about 12 short years.

http://iowawinegrowers.org/

Very exciting times around these parts!!!

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