About

Ackerman Winery is Iowa's oldest operating winery, handcrafting fruit wines, grape wines, and ciders in the Amana Colonies since 1956. It began in the basement of founders Harry and Louisa Ackerman and expanded under their son Les and his wife Linda to over 20 styles. Visitors can enjoy tours, tastings, events, and shop online.

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Photos
Sip & Savor event image Wine image Strawberry wine product image Cranberry Fizz product image American Niagara wine product image Founders Harry and Louisa Ackerman
What They Make
Calico Red
Created for less sweet or dry wine drinkers; notes of black cherry, Dr. Pepper, pomegranate, wet stone, cherry, vanilla, cola; balanced acidity; compares to Pinot Noir
$16
wine
Strawberry
Fruit wine
wine
Cranberry Fizz
Fruit wine
wine
American Niagara
Grape wine
wine
Awards
Gold Medal, Iowa State Fair Wine Competition 2021 2021
Silver Medal, Mid-American Wine Competition 2020 2020
Upcoming Events
SIP & SAVOR
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Event at winery
WINE TEMPERATURE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Educational wine temperature experience
SIP & SAVOR
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Event at winery