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Amateur Wine Competition Winners Named
The inaugural Amateur Wine Competition, as part of Iowa’s Premier Wine & Food Expo, judging was held today at Hy-Vee Hall. 60 entries competed for the top honors. The contest was only open … more →
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Amateur Wine Competition Winners Named
makeminewine wrote 1 week ago: The inaugural Amateur Wine Competition, as part of Iowa’s Premier Wine & Food Expo, judgi … more →
Bet you can't sample just one!
makeminewine wrote 2 weeks ago: I had lunch this week with Holly Kjeldgaard, Assistant General Manager for Global Spectrum at the Io … more →
Halloween Party at Sugar Clay Winery
makeminewine wrote 3 weeks ago: Frank and Amy Faust host great events at Sugar Clay WInery and there is a good one coming up this Sa … more →
Women & Wine at Summerset Winery!
makeminewine wrote 3 weeks ago: If you’re like me, you deserve a leisurely afternoon with a glass of wine in hand and nothing … more →
Tassel Ridge Winery to Host First Winemaker's Dinner
makeminewine wrote 3 weeks ago: Winemaker Rhonda Taylor will host her first winemaker’s dinner on Sunday, November 8th at Tass … more →
Unexpected Variety in Cork Christmas Trees
makeminewine wrote 1 month ago: How do you imagine a cork tree would look? If you were going to make one, what construction method … more →
Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine Judging
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heartnhomeonline wrote 3 months ago: What a fantastic and wonderful experience I just had! I accepted an offer to be on a panel of eight … more →
Make Reservations Now For Fine Dining -- Wine and Prime at Iowa State Fair
makeminewine wrote 3 months ago: A pleasurable and relaxing, first-rate dining experience awaits you at the Iowa State Fair. For the … more →
Christmas in July Inspiration for our Cork Tree Contest
makeminewine wrote 3 months ago: This Cork Christmas Tree — built around a wine bottle — was the inspiration for the Make … more →
Iowa Wines Front & Center at Iowa State Fair
makeminewine wrote 4 months ago: Iowa grapes and wines are newcomers to the historic Iowa State Fair. The interest in the Iowa Wine I … more →
You Don’t Have to Be a Drowning Lemming
makeminewine wrote 4 months ago: Everyday we are blasted with “bad news” about our economy. While much of the information may be true … more →
Include a Winery Visit in Your Weekend Plans
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makeminewine wrote 4 months ago: Did you sit by the fire this winter, sipping wine, while you dreamed of summer? Well summer is here, … more →
Host Your Next Business or Social Event at a Winery in Midwest Wine Country
makeminewine wrote 4 months ago: Create enthusiasm for your next event as soon as it is announced by selecting an unexpected location … more →
Did You Save Wine Corks? Use Them Now and Enter our Create-A-Cork Tree Contest.
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makeminewine wrote 4 months ago: Be creative with cork and enter our Create-A-Cork Tree contest. You can create a cork tree with wine … more →
Celebrate July 4th at a Winery
makeminewine wrote 4 months ago: Taste wine! Listen to live music! Dance! Share a bottle of your favorite wine! Enjoy delicious food! … more →
Explore Iowa's Wine Trails
makeminewine wrote 4 months ago: Over 50 wineries are scattered along Iowa’s Wine Trails and a visit to any of one of them is a … more →
Caprese Insalata is Perfect for Hot Summer Day
makeminewine wrote 5 months ago: It is hot here today — hot, humid, muggy. Who wants to cook? My favorite salad is Caprese. It … more →
Distinct Flavors of Iowa Grapes
makeminewine wrote 5 months ago: The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has just posted a beautiful and helpful set … more →
Refresh with Delicious Midwest Wine Country Wines
makeminewine wrote 5 months ago: What do you enjoy most on the weekend? I vote for spending time with friends. Often that means relax … more →
