About
Nearwood Winery & Vineyards is a family-run winery located in Knoxville, Iowa, producing Iowa wine from Midwest-variety grapes grown and hand-crafted on their homestead. They offer tastings, wine by the glass or bottle, bistro food, and amenities like RV camping, a vineyard with scenic views, books, local art, and gathering spaces. The winery supports the arts through visual displays, weekly writing workshops, monthly book clubs, and performance opportunities.
Wine from Midwest-variety grapes grown onsite
Literary events and book sales
Support for local visual, word, and performance arts
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Products
Golden Fields
A light and sweet white wine with peach and honey notes.
Harvest Moon
A balanced rosé with strawberry and melon undertones, perfect for summer evenings.
Oak Ridge Reserve
A bold red wine aged in oak barrels, featuring deep flavors of blackberry and spice.
Prairie Sunset
A crisp and refreshing white wine with hints of citrus and apple.
Sweet Marion
A delightful sweet red wine with notes of ripe berries and a smooth finish.
Awards
Bronze Medal, Midwest Wine Awards 2022
2022
Silver Medal, Iowa Wine Competition 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
Marion County Writers Workshop
weekly on Thursday at 6:30pm
Weekly writing critique group.
Grey Book Club
fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm
Monthly book club held in the winery.