At one point in our great State’s history, Iowa was known for its grapes…Over the past several years, grapes and wine-making have experienced a rejuvenation that I’m thankful for, because if you know me, you know that I like wine…AND event planning

There’s the Iowa Wine Trail and Western Iowa Wine Trail. There’s an Iowa Wine Grower’s Association that vineyards/wineries can become members of. They can also be listed as a member of the Heart of Iowa Wine Trail. There’s no lack of wine or vineyards in Iowa.

So, let’s visit some of them. I put together a tours of three, Central Iowa wineries/vineyards that include education, tastings, on-site shopping and vineyard tours. Tickets will go on sale one month before each event, so mark your calendars. Here’s a sample schedule if you want to check it out…