Sugar Clay Winery in Loess Hills
Nestled in the Loess Hills is a treasure. Acres of grape vines and a quaint winery with fantastic wines to sample.
Frank and Amy Faust started their journey in 2001 when they joined the Iowa Grape Growers Association and planted their first vines on their 6 acres of land. In May 2005 they opened their winery to the public.
The winery has a beautiful medium sized tasting room that can be rented for parties or small receptions.. A perfect woodsy backdrop gives the building a romantic feeling.
In the basement of the winery is where the magic begins. Barrels of wine fermenting at different levels. Even the bottling occurs on property.
The wines themselves have a fabulous bouquet and taste. This year they have bottled 7 different wines with a 2004 vintage.
But that's not all they sell, in the shop Amy has prepared gorgeous baskets with wine and other wine gift items that would make a perfect gift for the wine lover.
Food baskets with bread, Iowa cheese, and fruits are prepared to eat with wine tasted there or can be taken with you.
The name of the winery, Sugar Clay came from the soil itself. On each bottle they place the story,
Frank and Amy Faust started their journey in 2001 when they joined the Iowa Grape Growers Association and planted their first vines on their 6 acres of land. In May 2005 they opened their winery to the public.
The winery has a beautiful medium sized tasting room that can be rented for parties or small receptions.. A perfect woodsy backdrop gives the building a romantic feeling.
In the basement of the winery is where the magic begins. Barrels of wine fermenting at different levels. Even the bottling occurs on property.
The wines themselves have a fabulous bouquet and taste. This year they have bottled 7 different wines with a 2004 vintage.
But that's not all they sell, in the shop Amy has prepared gorgeous baskets with wine and other wine gift items that would make a perfect gift for the wine lover.
Food baskets with bread, Iowa cheese, and fruits are prepared to eat with wine tasted there or can be taken with you.
The name of the winery, Sugar Clay came from the soil itself. On each bottle they place the story,
IN THE 1800's, THE PIONEERS WHO SETTLED IN THE LOESS HILLS NOTICED THAT THE UNIQUE SOIL DISSOLVED LIKE SUGAR WHEN IT RAINED...THUS THE NAME "SUGAR CLAY" WAS COINED.
SUGAR CLAY WINERY & VINEYARDS IS NESTLED IN THE ROLLING LOESS HILLS, WHICH PROVIDE THE SOIL THAT GRAPEVINES LOVE.
THE FAUST FAMILY INVITES YOU TO COME ENJOY OUR HANDCRAFTED WINES AND THE REBIRTH OF GRAPE GROWING IN WESTERN IOWA.
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