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Custom Wine Labels are a great, personalized gift!  Cost is $5 each.

John Ernest Vineyard & Winery believes in the theory: "try before you buy!"

Touring our wine cellar and sampling our wine is a benefit that we DO NOT charge for.

Our NEWest Wine!

*New Mainline Red

$15.00

This dark, red wine with subtle spice, vanilla and cherry notes has been aged in a French oak barrel for one year. A blend of 50% GR7, 25% St. Croix and 25% Frontenac wines, comparable to a light bodied Cabernet.  

WINE OF THE MONTH:

Morning Dew 

John Ernest Vineyard & Winery

10% discount! This coupon is good for the percentage off the recommended Morning Dew wine only. Offer applies to total qualifying purchase on a single sales receipt for the date specified. Not good in combination with any other coupons or offers. Coupon Expires 10/1/2010.

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2010- DMACC Mid-American Wine Competition

  John Ernest Vineyard & Winery received 1 silver medal for their Hillside Heaven Rosé, and 1 bronze medal for their Bohemie Blush Rosé in the Fourth Annual Mid-American Wine Competition held at the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Ankeny, IA Campus. 

 “These wines were top notch,” said Bob Foster, Director of the Mid-American Wine Competition (MAWC.)  “Consumers ought to track them down and enjoy them.”

SILVER MEDAL - Hillside Heaven Rosé

BRONZE MEDAL - Bohemie Blush Rosé

  The competition was held July 9-11 and included wines from 15 Midwestern states. Over 550 wines were entered by 96 different wineries. Professional wine judges from throughout the United States awarded 40 gold medals, 98 silver medals, and 185 bronze medals.  Full results can be found at www.midamericanwine.org. 

 “The quality of the wines from the Midwest is very impressive,” said lead judge Doug Frost of Kansas City. “It conclusively demonstrates that the Midwest is making top notch wines.” 

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John Ernest Vineyard & Winery are members of the:

3rd Annual Heart of Iowa Wine Trail Passports for sale!

Explore wine country in your own backyard!

The perfect gift to enjoy all year for wine lovers and those who have everything.

Began January 1st thru December 31st!

$25 + Tax

Passports available for purchase at any Heart of Iowa Trail Winery!

How it works: This is the Heart of Iowa's 3rd Passport and is full of fun and exciting new benefits for its holders.  Even if you have the 2008 or the 2009 Passport, this one is different!

For $25 you get a Passport that offers great discounts, gifts and special treats.  Plus, you will get to keep the Passport as a wonderful souvenir and memento of your adventures with the special stamp from each of the 15 wineries.

Each winery has chosen what they will offer you to make your visit a unique experience.  Visit the wineries, enjoy the wine and have fun!

Passports can be stamped anytime during 2010.

***Please check with the wineries before you visit them to check on hours of operation.

www.heartofiowawinetrail.com 

IowaWines.org is an electronic marketing communications initiative designed to help Iowa’s wine industry grow and prosper. IowaWines.org consolidates all relevant consumer information about Iowa’s wine industry and its wineries at iowawines.org where it’s easy for consumers who are interested in wine to learn everything they need to know to enjoy a trip to vineyards and wineries across Iowa.

Iowa Wine's sole purpose is to help you become better acquainted with Iowa's wineries and Iowa's wines.

Iowa has a rich heritage as a grape and wine producer and was once the 6th largest grape producer in the nation. With Iowa's wine industry once again gaining momentum, Iowa's wines are finding a place alongside beef, pork, and other Iowa agricultural products as foods to savor and enjoy.

At IowaWines.org, you'll find valuable information about Iowa's wineries and wines, where to buy Iowa wines, winery and wine related events, Iowa's wine trails, and Iowa's rich heritage as a wine producing state.

Please browse our webpages, and feel free to contact IowaWines.org or any of Iowa's wineries for more information. Before you leave, request a subscription to our monthly e-newsletter. It's free, and it will keep you up to date on all of Iowa's wine news.

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John Ernest Vineyard and Winery provides a banquet facility area that seats up to 70 people. You, your friends, and family can also enjoy our variety of gift items in our gift shop, which includes beautiful candles, lovely baskets, and quality wine. If you would like to visit our vineyard and winery, you and your friends can stay and enjoy our wine-tasting opportunities. Enjoy our great banquet services and wine at our John Ernest Vineyard and Winery.

Owned & Operated by the Kopsa Family.

About Our Business
With more than 8 years of experience, our family-owned-and-operated vineyard and winery has the experience and knowledge to provide delicious wine. Our friendly and personalized customer service makes sure each individual in your party has a great time with food, wine, and entertainment. Contact us for your banquet services and discover competitive prices on all our quality products and services at John Ernest Vineyard and Winery.

Hours:

Tuesday - Sunday 

10:00 a.m.  - 6 p.m.

CLOSED Mondays.

Service Area:
Tama County

Conveniently Located

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