I was able to attend a small event recently at Speckled Hen Farm encompassing Speckled Hen and a couple of businesses they closely partner with including Covered Bridges Winery. Kevin from Covered Bridges Winery was an excellent host and let us know about their business in the same way as our hosts from Speckled Hen Farm and Lone Oaks Farms did. Where they started, where they are now, and what they have coming up. He offered tasting of 8-10 different wines from sweet to dry of his different blends. I tried the St. Croix (dry red), Frontenac Gris (dry red), LaCrescent (dry white), Marquette (dry white), Petite Rose (dry rose), and Rattlesnake Red (semi-sweet red). I'm not a huge wine drinker...some over the years...and I know my taste leans to dry and not overly sweet. I enjoyed all the samples I tried; both red and white! Ask Kevin about how the name rattlesnake red came to be...! Since we were on the Speckled Hen property we didn't get the full winery experience, but Kevin had the same enthusiasm as Kris (our host from Speckled Hen Farm) and Luann (our host from Lone Oaks Farms). You can tell why they all partner together so well! Winterset is just a 30ish min drive from where I live in Clive. A trip to the Northern part of Ankeny or to the South side can take me just as long...so it's really not far away at all and it's a nice drive. If you're like me and you enjoy a little bit of a day trip to find new things... It's worth the short drive from the metro! Check out upcoming events at Covered Bridges Winery on their Facebook page and site (as well as those for Speckled hen Farm and Lone Oaks Farms on their respective pages). https://coveredbridgeswinery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CoveredBridgesWinery read more

Good wine, great service and nice location. I stopped here with Harvest Hosts for an overnight stay. It was packed when i got there with live music and a packed house. One of the owners saw me trying to find a place to park and pointed me to the best area to park, said after the band was over people would think out and I could park anywhere i wanted on the grounds. After getting setup i came in and grabbed a bottle of red wine and a charcuterie plate. The owners and staff were wonderful, the wine was great and the music was fantastic!! I had a great time staying with them and if i lived in the area i know i wold be there often. read more

I was lucky enough to experience a wine taking event at a small venue with owner Kevin Fifo. Not only was I blown away by the quality of the wine itself, what a treat to learn about the wine from Kevin. So friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone should make a trip to the small Iowa winery. read more

Covered Bridges Winery - Wine menu - Wineries Near Me - Winterset, Iowa

Lady at the front - get rid of the attitude! Walked in and she looked like disturbed her....turnoff, but still wanted to wanted to try the wine. She said she was overwhelmed and needed help. A group of 12 Loud women acted like they were at football game. The lady will quit today...more people showing up. Looking for a vineyard - keep driving - not here! If it wasn't for the "bridges being here, this place wouldn't exist! read more

Covered Bridges Winery - This is I guess their rating chart...I agree, nothing worth a 5 - Wineries Near Me - Winterset, Iowa

Attended a wine tasting hosted by Kevin Fifo, such a great experience. His knowledge and passion for wine come through in how he describes each wine what makes is it special. Each wine sampled was delicious, he gave plenty of time to enjoy each glass. A gorgeous afternoon in the country and Kevin's calm made for a relaxing tasting experience. The only question is which wines will i buy?? read more

Covered Bridges Winery - Wineries Near Me - Winterset, Iowa

4.25* (out of 5) Food: 4* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4* Service: 4* 09/14/2023 Have been wanting to try this place for some time, but wasn't sure what to expect and whether it was worth a drive just to visit. We had the opportunity while returning home from a Winterset trip to enabled our friends visiting from France to see some covered bridges and the John Wayne Museum. We each tried a Wine Flight (see picture) and also enjoyed a flight of different chocolate medallions from Chocolaterie Stam (see picture). The quality of the wines came as a bit of a surprise to me, as I wasn't expecting a lot from a smaller community in the middle of Iowa. If you enjoy relaxing at a table with a great glass of wine, you will enjoy a stop at the Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset, Iowa. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com read more

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i kept my expectations low ..The Apothic wine quality did not disappoint. However, the cold, bitchy attitude of the hostess/wine pourer did not help. Otherwise this place is a great stop for the bridge tour read more

Cute little place. They had a large variety of white and red wine. The band was good 'Retrospect' and the crowd was fun! They had a Mexican food truck. It also looked like you could get charcuterie boards as well. All-in-all it was a good experience and we would go back. I caution you to get there early if you want a seat to watch the band. read more

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Went to Covered Bridges Winery for the first time last weekend - My mom and I participated in the Madison County Fall Crawl (there is so much to see and do in this area, including multiple wineries and a cidery). I have to mention here, that Madison County is BEAUTIFUL and even more so in the fall. Covered Bridges was great. They have indoor and outdoor seating with a picturesque view of the Iowa countryside. When we attended for the crawl, they also had live music and several vendors set up. I had the wine slushie and it was the best, highly recommend! My mom had a glass of white wine which she enjoyed. They also have food options that complement the vino - cheese, meat and cheese, chocolate board, etc. They are located right off the main road (and very close to the cidery if you want to hop) and have ample gravel parking. I can't wait to take friends back soon! read more

I'm not usually a fan of Iowa wines as they tend to be too sweet for me, but we went last night for their Music at the Winery which featured Tony Valdez and Don Jaques. The place was packed and the music was excellent. They have a wide variety of wines, and I was able to find a couple of whites that were pretty good and very reasonably priced. We bought a bottle and enjoyed the night. It's rare that Midwestern wines are actually as dry as advertised, but these were. I like a very hearty red, so I didn't try any of their reds as I haven't yet found a Midwestern one that I can enjoy, but there were quite a few to choose from. The venue was casual and comfortable. There was a food truck supplying BBQ for sale, which was a nice touch although they seemed a bit overwhelmed by the volume of orders. I'd highly recommend going to a music night, and it's also worth a try just to sample and buy some wines. The entry from the highway is very tough to see at night, so make sure to plug the address into your GPS or phone or you may miss it! read more

Great service and wonderful wine! We really enjoyed our visit here!! Beautiful grounds and building!!

We had a wonderful tasting experience today! Staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They helped us pick out the perfect bottles to share with family and friends. I can't wait to come back to experience concerts next year. Will definitely be back! read more

I'm the first to admit, I am not a wine expert by any means. Honestly, o wouldn't be able to tell you if it came from a box or a bottle...most likely. Right off the main drag on our bridges excursion is the winery. The modern decor seemed popular with friends and family. You can sample wines for a very low price. I must admit that I found the wine better than I expected for central Iowa. Seriously though, I know nothing more than I enjoyed the wine and our visit. read more

I'm a dry red wine fan and among all the wineries I have visited in the state of Iowa, Covered Bridges Winery offers the best. They have a great selection and they really focus on the wine vs. the elegance of a tasting room. Actually, that point is especially funny because when you drive up to the property, you think you are on a farmer's private property. They have the tasting room in the back barn and its not fancy in the least. Again - they focus on the wine. Super nice owners make this place a special stop for my wife and I, plus its on the path to seeing all the covered bridges of Madison County. read more

First time at this venue 1/6/19, to see/hear Chad Elliott. $5 cover, musician was late (not a big deal) bought 2 bottles of wine, no seating remaining in lower level so we were directed upstairs. Folding tables/chairs, and not an open view of stage but sort of a loft. We brought our own snacks-as we do for every other winery in central Iowa-bought 2 more bottles of wine and were enjoying our evening until the owner told us that there were food trucks, outside food wasn't welcome etc etc. We had zero interest in standing outside for a food truck for BBQ or whatever. She was snarky and rude about it. I'm still feeling salty considering we dropped almost $75 here. Well don't worry winery owner-we won't be back again. read more

Great selection of wines, great atmosphere and usually a great band. Favorite local place to get some wine!