Sugar Grove Winery is a diamond in the rough, a hidden gem in the midst of the rolling hills,…read morevineyards and farms of Jasper County. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the countryside as you experience the beauty of a picnic, gathering or wedding at the winery. I personally preside over 50-60 weddings each year and this is one of my absolute favorite venues to create memories that last a lifetime.

My Uncle & Aunt who live in North Liberty, IA treated myself and other family members to brunch & a…read moretour of the distillery. The seating area outside is very nice and the view is beautiful. The $23.99 brunch really could step up the food items. I personally did not eat brunch after seeing what was offered and it just didn't look appealing. I'm from California and the brunch menus at the wineries I go to the food is top tier. But you do pay $80.00+ and up. After brunch my uncle treated us all to the tour. Our tour guide Kelly was absolutely amazing. She was very informative and answered any questions we asked. Kelly truly dies deserves the 5 star review. After our distillery tour we all sat back out at the patio area and listens to live music. We ordered some wine and I ordered their wood fire cheese pizza which was very delicious. Today was a very nice outing for the family. If I ever come back I would just order pizza or something off the menu and NOT the brunch.

I came here to scout this place out for a future function. First thing I noticed was how friendly…read morethe staff was. Second was the large selection of wine and liquor that's made in house. Third was the great food selection. Fourth, the atmosphere was warm and inviting and friendly. Overall a great experience and can't wait to come back with the crew.

Thank you Fireside Winery for providing a wonderful atmosphere for Lizzy's Bridal Shower. The Wine…read moreBarrell room was the perfect setting! The space was very private and Kayce, you delivered service with confidence and upbeat personality. Thank you so much, Kayce for making it easy. We will be back!! Sonya

What a gem to find in between corn fields! We sauntered in with a livingsocial certificate and…read moreimmediately were impressed with the selection, staff and ambience of this quiet winery with a surprisingly good backside view! We liked the white wines better than the reds, but the Nightcap red with brandy was by far our favorite! Fact - Worth taking home! The patio was covered making the experience quite nice with a great view and a crackling fire to boot! The appetizers were also surprisingly good - we tried the brie dip with apples and bread and it was the perfect complient to the bottle of wine we bought and enjoyed on the patio. Finally, the place is becoming extra legit by hosting live music and dinners catered by PHAT DADDY'S this summer. They'll have the music every Friday and Sunday as well as a number of dinners that look solid. Great place to go, grab a bottle of wine and enjoy a surprisingly nice view of the country side!

A gem located in small town Iowa--Hansel…read more Offers a selection of 15 mostly fruit wines at this time. 4 grape wines are on the list. They expect more offerings next year. There are both sweet and dry choices. Comfortable and rustic feel tasting room. Friendly staff. Located at north end of the town and a block East. In the area? Stop in.

What a great little winery with a wonderful owner that took the time to explain the wines and give…read moreus the history of winery. Then threw in some good stories. Nice variety of wines. Gooseberry wine has a distinctive taste that was quite enjoyable.

The owner, Mark, was extremely friendly, outgoing and hardworking. This cute little place is on…read moresame land as his house, cows and some chickens. The female employee was also very personable and calm. We enjoyed several of the wines, but ended up with a red called Middle Child. Wished I lived closer so I could visit more often.

Great Wine! Good Food! Amazing friendly service! I try to stop passing thru Iowa every chance I get.read more

A beautiful setting with nice trees for lovely days outside. Plenty of friendly faces to help while…read moreyou're there. It would be good if they had more organization to help speed the process of sampling and ordering. There are many wine choices especially if you prefer sweeter varieties. Hopefully they get more dry and less sweet varieties.

White Cross Cellars is the most recent addition to multiple wineries in the Amana area. They have…read moregone away from the flavored wines and instead are establishing themselves as the place to go when you're looking for more standard wine selections. They've got a solid number of both whites and reds, as well as a delightful port that's a great ending to any evening. The red's largely have a medeival theme (Knight's red, Monk's red and Stormy Knight) that we assume has something to do with the cellar story, but whatever the reason, Knight's are cool, the wine is good, 'nuf said! Whites weres solid with our favorite being the Oktoberfest - a sweet white that's available, you guessed it, in October and until they run out! We've been very impressed with the folks that work here. They know the wine well, love to help you sample the libations and make some great food recs to go with the wines! Another fun thing that we're excited to try are the dinner's the have throughout the year. They pair wines with a local establishment and serve up a delicious evening. They've also become active with many of festivals that occur in Amana throughout the year making it always a good time to drop by. Our favorite wines have been the Monk's red - fuller red that's really smooth, the Knight's red - little dryer with a big of kick - good with steak!, Cranberry Bog was different and a good lighter wine and we really like the the Stormy knight as a way to end an evening - it's a delicious heavy port that's basically dessert in a bottle. Great spot with some really good wines! Better selection of "normal" wines that many of the other Amana shops (though you won't find any dandelion wine here) and certainly worth stopping in for. They'll treat you right and likely introduce you to a wine you didn't know you loved - now back ot the Monk's red!

If you find yourself in the Amanas don't forget to stop by and taste the real German wine. White…read morecross cellars will lead you thru their whole tasting. Dave and Mary will fill you in on their passion of all the Amana history. I can't leave the Amanas without saying hello and grabbing a mitler for me and a cranberry bog. I highly suggest you look into their wine dinners it's Such a treat. Thanks for all you do for the Amanas !

What a phenomenal location for a wedding! Attended my nieces wedding and knew it was going to be an…read moreevent to remember. The ceremony took place on a covered large patio, in front of a wood burning fireplace that added to the ambiance. The reception was filled with an incredible countertop full of delectable charcuterie artfully arranged and just as delicious tasting as it was beautiful. They did such a wonderful job serving all the guests appetizers, drinks at the bar, and a multi course dinner, as well as the wedding cake. The brisket was so tender, it fell apart as soon as you put it on your plate. There was ample parking within the beautiful vineyard. I can't think of one thing that could have been better. The food was perfect, the atmosphere was romantic, and the venue just could not have been more special.

I had the most wonderful time at Walker Homestead. It was a beautiful evening and even though…read moresitting outside can bring risk of the elements (bugs, wind, sun in the eyes), it was well worth it for the view. It was a busy evening and there was a little wait, as to be expected, for our food. It was delicious pizza! I loved having a fresh pizza with fresh ingredients- the difference is noticeable from the usual fast food pizza. After some photos with the sunset, we went to take a look at the goats and chickens. It was a cute way to end the evening. I would highly recommend coming here with the family.

What a great relaxing place to visit. We stopped in late afternoon and enjoyed the Iowa State Fair…read moreAward Winners Wine Flight. What a deal! 5 wines, a baguette with dipping sauce and great Gouda cheese from a near by dairy. What a great deal! They have a great variety of wines so everyone can find something to enjoy. Additionally, they have great wine related gifts at reasonable prices.

$15 for 5 glass of wine to try, bread, cheese, and oil. I'd say it was money, and time, well spent…read more My favorite wine is the red white a blue, but from the samplings I was able to find 3 more I really like. We went right before Christmas and were the only ones in there besides people coming in just to buy bottles of wine, assuming for Christmas. Big, nice, and clean establishment. I want to go back in the summer now to see it in peak beauty.