Iowa Wine Exists!
The Ackerman Winery, located at 4406 220th Trail, in the Amana Colonies, is one of Iowa's wineries that both my husband and I enjoy.In fifteen years the Ackerman Winery has won over 300 awards. This family owned business opened in 1956.
Ackerman WineryNeighborhood: Amana Colonies
Amana, IA 52203
United States of America
Amana, IA 52203
United States of America
Today the winery has several different kinds of wine available and three stores in the main village of the Amana Colonies where you can find great cheeses and jellies and a variety of gifts as well.
Fruit Wines
Currently there are fourteen fruit wines available. Ackerman's fruit wines are great ones to have on hand for guests. They have highly friendly tastes whether you enjoy wine or not.
The Dry Cranberry offers the cranberry taste with a bit of zip but without the lip-pucker-tartness. I love eating apple slices with this wine. Dry Cranberry is a wine that isn't so dry that you feel like you need to follow up with a glass of water; so even people who turn up their nose at dry wines could drink this and probably enjoy it.
I have a soft spot for Ackerman's Dandelion wine. It reminds me of being a little girl and giving my grandmother's homemade wine a tiny taste test. Dandelion wine is often times an acquired taste; but it is different and something you at least have to try once.
Fruit Blends
Out of the three fruit blends: Autumn Blend, American Pride and Lovers Wine, I enjoy Autumn Blend the best. It is a blend of cranberry and apple and has a full taste. This is one of those wines that can stand alone; you can taste the seasons changing with each sip.
Grapes
As far as grape wines go, there are six available: Catawba, Concord, Riesling, Chardonnay, Merlot and Merlot Reserve. For those of you who enjoy a sweeter wine, try the Concord or Riesling. There is a Merlot and an absolutely beautiful tasting Merlot Reserve for those of you who enjoy dryer varieties.
Inside the Store
The Ackerman Winery is also a gift shop. It is a fun place to look for knick knacks and gifts. There are a variety of wine accessories and beer mugs as well.
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