First Wineries Receive Iowa Quality Seals
As reported in MWP during October 2011, Iowa has developed a Iowa Vintners Quality Alliance (IVQA) program modeled after the Canadian Vintners Quality Alliance which emphasizes terroir. The IVQA is managed by Murli Dharmadhikari, Director of the Midwest Wine & Grape Industry Institute at Iowa State University.
See related story: Quality Wine Programs Expand in Midwest
Mike White at Iowa State University now reports that the first five Iowa wineries to earn the IVQA are:
Park Farm Winery- Bankston, IA
Santa Maria Vineyard and Winery- Carroll, IA
Summerset Winery- Indianola, IA
Tassel Ridge Winery – Leighton, IA
The Winery at Kirkwood- Cedar Rapids, IA
