The vineyards of Iowa’s Loess Hills would like to welcome you to the birthplace of Iowa Wine.

In 1857, Algernon S. Bonham planted the first commercial vineyard in Iowa just outside of Council Bluffs. By 1893, the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association was formed and membership quickly grew to over 200 members with over 700 acres of grapes under cultivation. By 1919, Iowa ranked sixth in U.S. grape production.

Western Iowa’s rich history as a grape and wine producer is due to the unique advantages provided by the Loess Hills. The Loess soil resembles that found in southern France and the Rhine and Moselle river valleys in Germany, three world-renowned grape and wine regions. Combined with the soil, the Loess Hills’ undulating terrain provides the air drainage necessary to grow high-quality grapes.

Today’s vineyards continue to enjoy the advantages afforded by the Loess Hills and Western Iowa is experiencing a grape and wine renaissance. The following are member vineyards:

Vineyard Name: Black Wing Vineyards
Owner Name: Ralph AhSam & Jim Gapinski
Address: 58310 Hilman Road, Glenwood, IA 51534
Phone: 402-292-9610
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 8

Vineyard Name: Bella Mia Hills Vineyard
Owner Name: Greg and Marianna Anderson
Address:  3433 Lima Trail,  Missouri Valley  IA  51555
Phone: (712) 642-4513
Size of Vineyard (Acre):  3 acres

Vineyard Name:  Black Squirrel Vineyard & Winery
Owner Name: Jolene & Charlie Caldwell
Address: 18506 270th Street
Phone: 712-566-2681
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 10 acres

Vineyard Name: Breezy Hills Vineyard
Owner Name: Darrell & Roberta Morse
Address: 31735 Tamarack Rd  Minden, IA 51553
Phone: 712 485-2083
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 3 acres

Vineyard Name: Burkhart Vineyards
Owner Name: Clifton Burkhart
Address: 63966 250^th St.  Glenwood, IA  51534
Phone: 712-527-5276
Size of Vineyard (Acre):<1 acre

Vineyard Name:
Owner Name: Walter Cady
Address: 29997 185^th St Honey Creek IA 51542
Phone: 7125453997
Size of Vineyard (Acre):<1 acre

Vineyard Name: Danish Countryside Vines & Wines LLC
Owner Name: Allan & Carol Petersen
Address: 1397 280, Exira 50076
Phone: 712-764-2991
Size of Vineyard (Acre):3

Vineyard Name: Greenview Vineyard
Owner Name: Bob & Suzanne Kossow
Address: 21622 Greenview Rd. Council Bluffs, Ia. 51503
Phone: 712-323-9999
Size of Vineyard (Acre): ½ acre

Vineyard Name: Honkin’ Hills Vineyard & Winery
Owner Name:  William & Marcel Wood
Address:  21436 Lake Hill Lan, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone:  712-329-9495
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 1 acre

Vineyard Name: Keg Creek Vineyard
Owner Name Fajen Farms LLC
Address: 5258 Clay St, Omaha, Ne 68152
Phone: 402-571-4406
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 2

Vineyard Name: King’s Crossing Vineyard & Winery
Owner Name: Rick & Karen Foster
Address: 25929 Dobney Ave
Phone: 712-526-2486
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 3.5

Vineyard Name: Lake Ohana Vineyard
Owner Name: Mark & Jill Seltzer
Address: 52522 230^th Street, Glenwood, IA 51534
Phone: (712) 526-2368
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 1.5

Vineyard Name: Lattitude41 Vineyard & Winery
Owner Name: Paula Dixon-Thomason & Monty Dixon
Address: 14149 450^th Street
Phone: (712) 486-2328
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 3

Vineyard Name:
Owner Name:  Leann & Jay Muschenheim
Address:  300 Dayan Drive, Council Bluffs
Phone:  712-256-0211
Size of Vineyard (Acre): ½ acre

Vineyard Name: North Pole Vineyard
Owner Name: Steve Martin
Address: 55241 230 St.,  Glenwood, IA 51534
Phone: 712-310-7580
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 2
 

Vineyard Name: Old Town Vineyard and Winery
Owner Name: Dr. John and Leneé Sinnott
Address: 512 Father Dailey Dr, Ida Grove IA 51445
Phone: 712 364-3402
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 2

Vineyard Name: Prairie Crossing
Owner Name: Andy & Julianna Hrasky
Address: 31506 Pioneer Trail, Treynor
Phone: 487-3812
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 3

Vineyard Name: Purple Foot Vines & Berries
Owner Name: Susan Tallon
Address:  1912  194^th St. Mondamin, IA      51557
Phone:  712-646-2032
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 1 acre

Vineyard Name: South Point Vineyard
Owner Name: Jim and Janet Lang
Address: 21341 Eastman Road, Glenwood, IA 51534
Phone: 712-527-5404
Size of Vineyard: 1.5 acres

Vineyard Name: Tremel Vineyard
Owner Name: Ron Tremel
Address: 541-2200^th St Earling, IA 51530
Phone: 712-747-9411
Size of Vineyard: 1 acre

Vineyard Name: Victorian Vineyards
Owner Name: Doug & Brenda Grave
Address: 60373 Kidd Rd, Glenwood, IA 51534
Phone: 712-527-3356
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 6 acres

Vineyard Name:  Wabash Wine Company
Owner Name:  Joe & Shelly Skahill
Address:  2000 255^th Street, Coin, IA  51636
Phone:  712-370-3969  (cell)
Size of Vineyard (Acre):  6 acres

Vineyard Name: Mira~Nat Vineyards  a.k.a. Winters Mist Vineyard
Owner Name: Kent L. Bohlmann
Address: 938 Ridge Road
Phone: 712 263 6547  cell: 712 269 9578
Size of Vineyard (Acre): 2.6 acres