This page provides a list of entrepreneurs that have volunteered their vineyards and wineries as VESTA Field Practicum Sites. Should any of these sites happen to be located close to where you live, please feel free to contact them regarding the possibility their serving as your Field Practicum Site and Practicum Mentor.
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Pella, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. The varieties include Marechal Foch, La Crosse and Edelweiss as well as six seedless varieties; Reliance, Canadice, Vanessa, Mars, Himrod and Glenora. All of the grapes are grown under a drip irrigation system. Directions: Call for directions. . |
Cedar Rapids, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 10 acres, varieties include Frontenac, Brianna, Edelweiss, LaCrosse, GR-7, Elviria, Foch, and La Crescent.
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Chez Bonnet Vineyard Dubuque, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114 and VIN 115. 3 acres consisting of Leon Millot, Lacrosse, Bluebell, Edelweiss vines.
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Eagles Landing Winery and Vineyard Marquette, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 113, 114, and VIN 115 . 2 acres; 6 years old; has Foch, Frontenac, LaCrosse, Edelweiss, St. Pepin, Concord, Swenson Red vines. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259 . Click here to view wines produced. Directions: located on Highway 150 between West Union and Fayette in Fayette County.
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Herron Hill Vineyard Clarinda, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 1 acre; Edelweiss, Frontenac
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ISU NE Research Farm Nashua, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115 . 1 acre consisting of 35 varieties for cold climate testing. Directions: Please call for directions.
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John Ernest Vineyard Tama, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 5 acres consisting of Edelweiss, LaCrosse, Foch, Frontenac, St. Croix, St. Pipen, Einset, Concord, and Catawba vines.
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Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115 . 2 acres consisting of Marquette, Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, Marchal Foch, GR7, La Crosse, Edelweiss, Catawba, and Niagara vines. Directions: Please call for directions.
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Indianola, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 11.5 acres consisting of Seyval, Norton, Foch, and Delaware vines. Directions: Located 4 miles west of Indianola on Highway 92. Turn north on County Highway R-57 to the first gravel road, which is Jesup. Go 1/2 mile west on Jesup and you'll see the tan and red building on the south side of the road.
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Newport Lane Vineyards Oskaloosa, IA Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 55 acres consisting of Edelweiss, St. Croix, Brianna, Sabervaois, Vignoles, St. Pepin, Lacrosse, LaCrescent, Steuben, Catawba, Marechal Foch, Frontenac, Norton, Seyval Blanc, Chardonel, Rubiana, Noiret, Covet Noir, Marquette, Directions: From Ottumwa, Iowa
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Bankston, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115 . 6 acres consisting of Marechal foch, St. Croix, Marquette, LaCrosse, LaCrescent, Frontenac, Dechaunnac, Sabervaois, Brianna, and Noiret vines. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259 . Click here to view wines produced. Directions: From Dubuque, Iowa: |
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Prairie View Vineyard Decorah, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 2.4 acres consisting of La Crescent, Somerset seedless Directions: Please call for directions. |
Roetta Studio Farnhamville, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, VIN 113, 114, and VIN 115 . 2 acres consisting of Frontenac, Frontenac gris, St. Croix, LeCrescent, Prairie Star, and Brianna |
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South Point Vineyard Glenwood, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 1 acre consisting of Frontenac, St. Croix, and Lacrosse vines.
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Sugar Clay Winery and Vineyards Thurman, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 6 acres; 5 years old; Grape varietals include Marechal Foch, St. Vincent, Catawba, Edelweiss, Chambourcin, Seyval, Vidal Blanc, Norton-Cynthiana, Vignoles, and Concord. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Click here to view wines produced. Directions: From Omaha - Take I-29 south toward Kansas City, go approximately 33 miles. Take exit #20 toward Thurman/McPaul. Turn left and go 3 1/2 miles to Thurman. Take a right at the first stop sign, then take a left at the next stop sign. Go east out of Thurman, and turn left at J18 (Plum Creek Road). Look for the sign. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left on 240th Ave. |
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Sugar Grove Winery and Vineyards Newton, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 12 acres; 6 years old; Grape varietals include Marechal Foch, Frontenac, Norton Cynthiana, Catawba, and Edelweiss. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Click here to view wines produced. Directions: From Newton: follow F48 (First Avenue) west through Lamb's Grove, past Valle Drive In, turn north at West 62nd Street, turn west at Ginger Avenue, take driveway past the vineyards. |
Indianola, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115 . 12 acres consisting of Foch, Frontenac, Marquette, Catawba, Frontenac Gris, LaCrescent, and LaCrosse vines. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259 . Click here to view wines produced. Directions: From Indianola: From Highway 92, take Highway 65/69 five miles north. Turn right on Summerset Road, look for the blue sign. Go two miles east to the 'T' intersection. Turn left and go one-quarter mile, entrance is on the left.
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Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery Baldwin, IA. Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 6 acres consisting of Foch, Frontenac, Marquette, Catawba, Frontenac Gris, LaCrescent, and LaCrosse vines. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Click here to view wines produced. Directions: The vineyards and winery are located:
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Leighton, IA Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 57 acres consisting of Edelweiss, Marquette, St. Croix, Briann, Foch, Steuben, Frontenac, La Crescent, St. Pepin, and La Crosse vines. Winery Characteristics: Winery appropriate for VIN 146, VIN 148, VIN 246, VIN 257 and VIN 259. Click here to view wines produced. Directions: Click here for directions.
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Clinton, IA Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 6 acres consisting of Leon Millot, Frontenac, St. Croix, Sabrevois, Cayuga White and Edelweiss vines. Directions: Click here for directions. |
Decorah, IA Vineyard Characteristics: Vineyard appropriate for VIN 111, 113, 114, and VIN 115. 3.5 acres consisting of Concord, Frontenac, Foch, Bluebell, and Edelweiss vines. Directions: Click here for directions. |
