Wines
Familiar grape varietals like Cabernet, Merlot, or Chardonnay don't find Iowa's climate very hospitable. Many of Iowa's wines are made from grapes that are specially developed for our state's climate (see our Grapes page) unless the fruit or juice is imported from other out-of-state growers.
For that reason, we've made this wines database searchable on the basis on wine style and grape or fruit origin as well as sweetness level, bouquet, and up to two taste terms. This allows you to find those Iowa wines that most satisfy your palate. It's not necessary for you to select a term for each search area. The fewer terms you select, the more general your search will be, and the more terms you select, the more specific your search will be. If your search returns few or no results, try a less specific search by eliminating one or more of your search criteria.
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Winery: John Ernest Vineyard and Winery |
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Our own blend of rhubarb and blueberry wine. It's a wonderful fruity and sweet wine that's best when served chilled. Comparable to a White Zinfandel.
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A tart wine that's an excellent accompaniment to dessert or add some clear soda for a great spritzer and makes a great sangria!
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A well-balanced, clean and fruity, sweet, white wine made from 100% LaCrosse grapes grown in our vineyards. Similar to Moscato di Asti.
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A semi-sweet red wine with subtle hints of dark berry undertones, made 100% from our St. Croix grapes.
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Sweet and fuity rosé with deep blush coloring and bold Concord grape flavors, made from a blend of Concord and LaCrosse wines.
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A special edition, dry, red wine with nice red color, a fruity taste and a smooth finish made 100% from Marechal grapes.
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A well-balanced and crisp white wine with a fruity finish. Comparable to a Seyval Blanc. Great with seasoned chicken and salads.
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A blend of our Frontenac and Merlot wines. Medium bodied with a semi-sweet taste. Great with a hearty meal. Great for a gift!
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This dark, red wine with subtle spice, vanilla and cherry notes has been aged in a French oak barrel for one year. A blend of 50% GR-7, 25% St. Croix and 25% Frontenac wines, comparable to a light bodied Cabernet.
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Merlot (John Ernest Vineyard and Winery)
A wonderful, dry red wine with a light, oak finish. Serve at room temperature. Great with beef and pizza.
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Made 100% from our St. Pepin grapes, this semi-sweet, white wine has a fruity aroma with highlights of citrus flavoring. Comparable to a fruity Riesling.
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John Ernest Pinot Noir presents a balanced palate of ripe fruit and sweet French oak that precedes a finish that lingers nicely. An excellent wine to pair with all types of food.
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An exotic blend of our Frontenac and Merlot wines with a hint of Raspberry wine. It's a sweet, dessert wine that's great paired with any kind of chocolate. You'll just want to sit and sip.
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A unique blend of Frontenac, Edelweiss, and LaCrosse grapes. This sweet, red wine has a sublte strawberry aroma and jammy flavor.
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A crisp, white wine that’s golden white in color with a nice pear-like finish, made 100% from our Edelweiss grapes. Comparable to a fruity Pinot Grigio.
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