Heartland Acres Agribition Center is proud to announce Winneshiek Wildberry Wines to the list of items for sale in the Gift Shoppe. We are the sole outlet for this particular winery in the area. You will find a variety of IOWA WINES including: Canoe Creek Chambourcin, Lazy Daise Concord, Red Raspberry Rhapsody, Rhubarb Crisp, Sunrise Seyval Blanc, Picket Fence Peach, and Horny Heifer. The last several years have seen a growth of Iowa wineries – which is actually a rebirth. During the early 20th century, Iowa was the sixth-largest grape producer in the nation. The industry declined as a direct result of Prohibition, and the growing market for corn and soybeans. In the last seven years, Iowa has seen a rebound of both grape production and wineries. Approximately 20 varieties of grapes are well adapted to the Iowa climate.
Now for the ‘sweet tooth’ and the taste of nostalgia …. Many locals will remember “Tegen’s Dime Store” and their candy counter. Stop by and visit memory lane and buy some prepackaged candies from the Gift Shoppe. Of course if you are ‘just shopping’ there is not an admission fee.
We also sell “Seed Savers seeds from Decorah, Iowa.
As always, Heartland Acres Agribition Center is here to preserve Iowa History – Past, Present and Future. Open 9am-5pm daily except Sundays. Sundays noon-5pm. Admission as usual. 2600 Swan Lake Blvd. Independence, Iowa exit 252
