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Retail Locations
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits, Jordan Creek, West Des Moines -- Speedway Sweet and Raceway Red
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits, Knoxville -- Speedway Sweet, Chateau Nouveau 2018, and Raceway Red
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits, Pella -- Speedway Sweet and Raceway Red
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Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits, Chariton -- Speedway Sweet and Raceway Red
Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits, Newton -- Pear Tree, Chateau Nouveau 2018, and Speedway Sweet
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DnS Grocery, Melcher-Dallas -- Speedway Sweet, Chateau Nouveau 2017, Zuckerwein, and Raceway Red

Dry, Off-dry wines
 
Pear Tree
Made from a blend of three different grapes, this off-dry white has a hint of pears and minerality. Pairs well with soft cheeses and white meat. 

Chateau Nouveau 2018
Made from a blend of Norton and Chambourcin grapes grown in the Nearwood Vineyard. This dry red wine is light-bodied in the Beaujolais style. 

Castle Grigio 2017
This white wine is a nice balance, not too sweet or too dry. Made in the style of Pinot Grigio from Edelweiss grapes grown in Agency, Iowa, it pairs well with fish or white meats. 

Storybook 2019 
Made from Leon Millot grapes, this dry red wine follows in the tradition of our most popular dry reds. Smooth and luscious with dark ruby color.
 
Semi-Sweet wines

Red Maple 2019
Semi-sweet red wine made from Leon Millot grapes. Richly balanced with the aroma of roses.

Sweet Leo 2019
Red wine made from Leon Millot grapes. Not too sweet, not too dry.
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Sweet Wines

​Raceway Red  2019 
This sweet red wine is a smooth blend of 3 grapes: St. Croix, Frontenac and Marquette from the Nearwood vineyards. Red apple tones with a subtle spicy finish will delight. Named after Knoxville’s racing tradition.
 
Speedway Sweet 2018
One of our best sellers, this sweet white is hard-charging and bold. A longtime favorite among sprint car fans. Made with Iowa-grown Edelweiss grapes. Try it with pizza. 

Zuckerwein 2018
Sweet white wine made from Le Crescent grapes in the Old World tradition. Smooth orange blossom tones. Serve chilled.
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What temperature should wine be served?
Serving temperature is important because it brings out the best aroma and flavor appropriate for the wine. A general guideline is red wine should be served at (cool) room temperature 62 to 68 degrees F and white (chilled) at 49 to 55 degrees F. ​

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Many of our wines originate from our own vineyard but we sometimes buy grapes from other Iowa growers.

Where is Nearwood Winery & Vineyards?

Find Nearwood Winery & Vineyards 2 miles south of Knoxville, IA, 1699 Hwy. 14, directly off the highway, west side of the road. Look for our yellow winery flag. From Hwy 5/92, take exit 62 and turn south. 
Use the map shown on this website for correct location.

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