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.

Celebrated my wife's 60th birthday with a trip from the Chicago area to Cedar Rapids, so much to…read moreoffer. Had our celebration dinner at Cedar Ridge, sat on the patio listening to live music on Sunday, June 28, had a wonderful server. The visit to Cedar Ridge was a great experience, really enjoyed our brick-oven pizzas, flight of wines, peach cobbler dessert and took a bottle of Rose home with us. Highly recommend this winery/distillery, such a great experience and for us a capstone to our trip to Cedar Rapids and Iowa!

I've always loved this place! The views are great. The staff are friendly and accommodating as well…read moreas the facility being clean and easy to navigate even with all the tables. Our last visit was spent on the patio of course. We ordered a couple flights, a few drinks, pizza and a charcuterie board. I always enjoy the presentation of their items as well as the effort that goes into it! This time around I tried the sangria and I really enjoyed it. We don't live nearby so I am sad I won't return for another on a hot day, but well worth it!

I love going to this, Winery. The food is amazing. The service is outstanding. And the ambience is…read moreabsolutely perfect. Whether you sit inside or whether you sit outside around one of the fire pits.

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

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 !

Walker Homestead is truly something special…read more We recently hosted an evening there as part of a corporate dinner, and the entire experience exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was warm, thoughtful, and incredibly well organized. Kristy, Bob, and the entire team made us feel genuinely welcomed and took such wonderful care of our group. The setting is absolutely stunning. What they have created is remarkable. The beautiful grounds, relaxed atmosphere, locally sourced farm-to-table meal, and attention to every detail made the evening unforgettable. Our attendees loved everything, from exploring the property and visiting the animals to enjoying dinner and participating in our murder mystery event. Planning an event for a large group can be stressful, but the Walker Homestead team made the process easy and enjoyable. They were responsive, flexible, accommodating, and committed to making sure everything went smoothly. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent, and the entire evening felt personal and special rather than simply being another hosted event. Our group is still talking about how much they enjoyed the experience. Walker Homestead was one of the highlights of our meeting, and I cannot recommend it highly enough for a private event, celebration, dinner, or simply an opportunity to experience this beautiful place. I sincerely hope we have the opportunity to return soon. Thank you to everyone at Walker Homestead for your extraordinary hospitality and for giving our group such a memorable evening!

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.

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.