Always looking to try new places, this one appeared on my radar. A small store front on main…read morestreet Mt. Vernon, it's a nice addition to the downtown. They have wine, antiques. Some local beers-in cans, and an assortment of snacks and salads. The ambiance is somewhat like walking into grandma's house. Comfortable and cozy. They do have a patio that was not an option on The day hi visited due to the weather and I understand they have a lower level available for events. The staff was friendly and helpful with a selection of their wines. I've liked their wines for some time, so no surprises there. A definite stop or go to place for an intimate evening with friends.

This is a wonderful winery to visit, I bought two bottles on the way out! If your in the are you…read moreshould definitely stop by!

The staff are very friendly and it's a very clean place…read more Usually, the Midwest is not known for good wines because of the type of grapes that are grown around here, but this place has found a way to create ones that are very drinkable and refreshing

We pulled up and I wanted to move in. The front entrance had beautiful, seating, and lots of fall…read moredecor. Once you walked in, they had breathtaking ceilings and beautifully decorated walls, and a great ambience. We were greeted by a very friendly Bryce, who is one of the owners. He was beyond knowledgeable about his wine selections, and was so easy to talk to. You could tell how passionate him and his family are about this Vineyard. We tried so many delicious wines and brought home a few. We will definitely be back and highly recommend visiting this winery if you live nearby or on vacation. They also host so many different events here such as yoga, weddings, showers, charcuterie, events. If we lived closer, I would be a regular!

What's not to love when you have a local winery near your home? This small and quaint establishment…read moreis super cute and family style. They definitely tend to their customers and have an exceptional memory to the wines they serve. I did the wine tasting and the glasses are massive. For $10 you can own the glass. Like wow. Also the pricing here is phenomenal - I appreciate wineries that don't take advantage of their customers by over charging for local wine.

It's rare that I take a trip and don't go to a winery... it's my favorite adult juice. We were…read moreexploring the Davenport shopping area and decided to step in here after walking past it. The winery itself is very charming and we enjoyed our time here. A tasting is $8 that comes with a wine glass, and not just the tiny little tasting ones, but a full size glass! It has actually become one of my favorites to use at home. There are a lot of great wines to dry whether you're into dry or sweet. The bartender working during our visit was very friendly, and gave us his recommendations of places to go as first timers in the quad cities. Make sure not to miss out here! Wide River Winery is awesome.

My daughter got married there a few years ago and it was beautiful! The staff did an amazing job…read moreat getting the venue prepared for the event and made it extra special for our family. We also ordered some wine from the wine room and it was excellent! I highly recommend!

My family and I stopped at Wooden Wheel on our way through Iowa and were pleasantly surprised. The…read moreindoor space is rustic but modern, and the wine selection is vast. The tasting we had featured both reds and whites. Some I enjoyed, others weren't for me, but I was able to find great wines to take back for my husband and for my mother. The tasting was presented by one of the owners, and he had a vast knowledge of winemaking and also some great stories! I was not impressed by the labeling, but this seems to be very common among small local wineries. For me, the presentation of a wine bottle is important not only for gifting but when you are enjoying a bottle for yourself. The Vineyard also has a small gift shop with wine related items, some of which were rather unique. On the tour, I was surprised to see thick plastic containers for fermenting the wine rather than the traditional barrels. I learned more than I expected to about a process I know fairly well. Overall, this was a nice local vineyard with some good options. I can't say that I would necessarily drive there just to visit, but it's a nice stop on a ride through rural Iowa.

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.

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.

First time I visited the Amana Colonies, since moving to Midwest and stopped in this winery around…read more11:45am on a Saturday, we walked up to the counter were barely greeted and everyone was busy stocking and checking the orders. Once they noticed we were there, we said it was our first time, so we just read the menu and did a wine tasting with cheese for $14. The lady said okay, sit wherever. We sat in the back of the tasting room, there was no-one else in the place, she brought the wine and cheese to the table and left. No explanation, no entry into their wines, nothing. First off the glasses were thick, like used for beer tasting? no ability to see the legs on the wine. But what was I thinking? I had my doubts just given the names of the wines... Ember wine? Dandelion wine? Marquette rose? I proceeded to start with the ember - a red-ish wine... not full body, lacked depth. The rose, had an after finish of water that just ran off my tongue, a good rose has a crisp refreshing taste with balanced acidity and fruit notes... this was horrible. Next up the dandelion? I'm only to assume it's supposed to be like a chard, but honestly I left it on the table. Should it be warm like a mead? Confusing. I'm from the PNW and we are known for exceptional 90+point wines and family estates, so I know wines, and whatever I drank today, was not it. On my way out, other folks entered and were at the check in and the staff was more than willing to walk them through selections of wines for tastings. Wish I had that!

Cute little store with lots of snack type cheeses and some wine. The lady who was there was very…read morehelpful and friendly. She asked us what kind of wines we liked, explained that this store specialized in grape wine, while the other one next door was fruit. She let us sample a couple of different wines and made recommendations based on the things we said we liked. She also gave a list of all their wines with descriptions to look at. I wish we would have gone here first instead of the winery next door because their was a night and day difference in experience.

My husband and I had a couple days to ourselves so we decided to hit some of the wineries near…read moreDubuque, Iowa. While at another winery, we met some women, who were doing a wine tour like we were. They told us that we needed to stop by Barrel Head Winery because it was the best winery they visited on their route. We took their advice and we were so glad we did! Upon arrival, we noticed that they were closed, but the owners, John and Kathy Burns, opened their doors for us. They not only did they open for us, but they took time to give us a tour and let us taste their amazing wine. John & Kathy did not charge for tastings, unlike many of the other wineries, which is a PLUS in my book! We are not wine connoisseurs, but John and Kathy helped us learn a thing or two about what to look for in a good wine. We spent a good two hours at their establishment and it was the most fun we had all weekend. My husband and I will be life long customers of Barrel Head Winery.

Pure Iowa experience, especially during the green months. World class wine in a vineyard…read moresurrounded by Grant Wood style fields of corn. Wonderful owners and friendly MidWest customers.