JOHN ERNEST VINEYARD WINE LIST
*DENOTES NATIVE IOWA WINES.
Dry Wines
*Iowa Sunset
$13.00
A special edition, dry, red wine with nice red color, a fruity taste and a smooth finish made 100% from our Marechal Foch grapes.
Pinot Noir
$13.00
A balanced palate of ripe fruit and sweet French oak precede a finish that lingers nicely. An excellent wine to pair with all types of food.
Red Zinfandel
$13.00
Not your ordinary Zinfandel! A dry, velvety in texture wine with a berry-cherry, fruity taste.
*La Crosse
$13.00
A well-balanced and crisp white wine with a fruity finish. Comparable to a Seyval Blanc. Great with seasoned chicken and salads.
Merlot
$13.00
A wonderful, dry red wine with a light, oak finish. Serve at room temperature. Great with beef and pizza.
Semi-Sweet Wines
Timber Ridge
$13.00
Our own Frontenac grapes. This semi-dry, red wine has a cherry aroma and flavor with a robust earthy body. Great with beef.
*Ernest Delight
$13.00
A semi-sweet red wine with subtle hints of dark berry undertones, made 100% from our St. Croix grapes. This wine stands well alone. Comparable to a light Cabernet.
Lincoln Highway Red
$12.00
A blend of our Frontenac and Merlot wines. Medium bodied with a semi-sweet taste. Great with a hearty meal. Great for a gift!
*Morning Dew
$13.00
Made 100% from our St. Pepin grapes, this semi-sweet,white wine has a fruity aroma with highlights of citrus flavoring. Comparable to a Riesling.
Riesling
$12.00
A semi-sweet, white wine. Light bodied and refreshing. Try our flavored straws for an alternative taste of this wine.
Pinot Grigio
$12.00
A medium-bodied, fresh, semi-fruity wine. This wine is golden yellow in color and great paired with seafood and salmon.
*Willow Mist
$13.00
A crisp, white wine that’s golden white in color with a nice pear-like finish, made 100% from our Edelweiss grapes. Comparable to a fruity Pinot Grigio.
*Dusty Road
$13.00
A well-balanced, clean and fruity sweet white wine made from 100% LaCrosse grapes grown in our vineyards. Just like a Moscato di’ Asti, without the Asti.
Sweet Wines
River Bottom Red
$13.00
An exotic blend of our Frontenac and Merlot wines with a hint of Raspberry wine. It's a sweet, dessert wine that's great paired with any kind of chocolate. You'll just want to sit and sip.
Bohemie Blush Rosé
$10.00
Our own blend of rhubarb and blueberry wine. It's a wonderful fruity and sweet wine that'sbest when served chilled.
Cranberry
$13.00
A tart wine that’s an excellent accompaniment to dessert. Or add some clear soda with some fresh cut fruit for a great spritzer!
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