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The earliest known production within the state was by European homesteaders who established small vineyards on their farms. Grape production in Iowa grew steadily as the state was settled.

By 1900, in Iowa County, grapes were said to be be found almost anywhere growing along the sides of houses and in communal gardens.

Grape growing and winemaking was at its height when in 1920 Prohibition laws took it toll. In the post-war years, weather conditions, disease and pest management further decreased commercial production. It was only the 1980's that efforts were put forth to reestablish the grape industry in Iowa, and today the state currently has many acres of grapes in production, with a growing number of vineyards and wineries.

Above, the Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery near Baldwin, Iowa.

Iowa Wine and Beers - Select a winery from the dropdown menu for contact details for Iowa's wineries and wine tasting rooms, or choose from an interactive map to be taken directly to their homepages, plus check out the complete festival and events calendar for wine and beer happenings around the state.

Iowa Wine Tasting and Dinners - Current listings of events and wine festivals in Iowa with descriptions, locations and contact info.

Grape Iowa Grape Growers Association - Grape central - for those involved in the state's wine industry, with related information on the industry's history, bylaws, membership info and educational resources.

Grape Expectations - Economic overview with background on the Iowa grape and winemaking industry, consumption per capita, trends and forecasts.

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