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  JOHN ERNEST VINEYARD WINE LIST

*DENOTES NATIVE IOWA WINES.

All of our wines are $13.00 per bottle, EXCEPT, the Lincoln Highway Red, which sells for $12.00 per bottle , the Bohemie Blush Rosé, which sells for $11.00 per bottle and the new Mainline Red, which sells for $15.00.

The wine list starts with our most dry wine and descends sweeter as you go down the list!

All asterisks mean the wines are 100% made from grapes from our vineyard.  If the wines do not have an asterisk, it means that they are either made from concentrate that is imported or the wine is half JEV's but blended with wine made from concentrate.  However, all wines listed are fermented on site.

DRY WINES

 *Mainline Red Reserve - 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 Marechal Foch and St. Croix wines, comparable to a light bodied Cabernet.
*Silver Medal Winner with the 2011 Mid-American Wine Competition

Iowa Sunset Red
*Iowa Sunset
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A special edition, dry, red wine with a fruity taste and a smooth finish made 100% from our Marechal Foch grapes.

 SOLD OUT!  Pinot Noir - 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.

*La Crosse - A well-balanced, simple and crisp white wine with a fruity finish. Comparable to a Seyval Blanc. Great with seasoned chicken and salads.

Merlot
Merlot
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A wonderful, dry red wine with a light, oak finish.  Great with beef and pizza.

SEMI-SWEET WINES

*Ernest Delight - A unique, semi-dry red wine with subtle hints of dark berry undertones, a very earthy, smoky flavor and is made 100% from our St. Croix grapes. This wine stands well alone.


Lincoln Highway Red
- A blend of our Marechal Foch and Merlot wines. This crowd pleaser is medium bodied with a semi-sweet taste. Great with a hearty meal. Great for a gift!
*Silver Medal Winner with the 2009 Indy International Wine Competition

Morning Dew

*Morning Dew - Made 100% from our St. Pepin grapes, this semi-sweet,white wine has a fruity aroma with highlights of citrus flavoring. Iowa's version of a sweet Riesling.  Great with fresh fruit, sushi and pork chops. 
*Double Gold Medal Winner with the 2009 Appellation American Wine Competition
*Bronze Medal Winner with the 2009 Mid-American Wine Competition


Willow Mist
*Willow Mist -
A crisp, white wine that’s golden in color with a nice pear-like finish, made 100% from our Edelweiss grapes. Iowa's version of a Pinot Grigio.

  SOLD OUT! *Aspok (pronounced As-pock) - A semi-sweet, bright, fruity, white wine blended with LaCrosse and Frontenac Gris, tastes clean and crisp with a lovely, light peach finish. 
 
SWEET WINES

River Bottom Red
River Bottom Red
- This sweet, dark red dessert wine absolutely sings when paired with anything chocolate.  It's an exotic blend of our St. Croix, Frontenac and LaCrosse wines with a touch of Raspberry wine.  You'll just want to sit and sip.

Timber Ridge Red - A unique blend of Frontenac, LaCrosse, Merlot and strawberry wines.  This sweet, red wine has a subtle strawberry aroma and jammy flavor.

Dusty Road
*Dusty Road - A well-balanced, clean and fruity sweet white wine made from 100% LaCrosse grapes grown in our vineyards.  Sweet and pleasing like Moscato di' Asti without the bubbles.
*Gold Medal Winner with the 2009 Appellation American Wine Competition

Hillside Heaven
*Hillside Heaven - Sweet and fruity rosé with deep blush coloring and bold Concord flavors, made from a blend of Concord and LaCrosse wines. 
*Gold Medal Winner with the 2009 Mid-American Wine Competition
*Bronze Medal Winner with the 2009 Indy International Wine Competition
*Silver Medal Winner with the 2010 Mid-American Wine Competition

Bohemie Blush
Bohemie Blush Rosé
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Our own blend of rhubarb and blueberry wine.  It's a wonderful fruity and sweet wine that's best when served chilled.  Our sweetest wine by far. Comparable to a White Zinfandel.
*Bronze Medal Winner with the 2010 Mid-American Wine Competition
*2nd place at the Manchester Rhubarb Wine Competition-2010 

Cranberry
Cranberry -
A tart wine that’s an excellent accompaniment to dessert. Or add some clear soda with some fresh cut fruit for a great spritzer! Can youimagine how tart this might be if we hadn't added sugar?

 "This vineyard and winery was created from the
hearts of family, friends and the community."

 

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