established in 1989
Wine A Little, Laugh a Lot
Summerset Winery is a beautiful 12-acre vineyard nestled in the rolling hills of the outer Des Moines area. Anyone looking to dabble in some unique Iowa wines and experience an extraordinary environment is welcome here!
We’re passionate about our delightful, personality-full wines, and we’re equally passionate about ensuring our guests have entertainment and spaces that bring joy, great memories, and one-of-a-kind experiences into their lives.
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a first-timer, a bride and groom, or an event guest, our vineyard and winery is a special place where the only thing that matters is having a good time.
How it all Started
MAKING WINE IN IOWA? BUT IT’S NOT POSSIBLE!
In 1989, the Summerset began growing grapes on the scenic ridge of what would soon become Summerset Winery.
What grapes could possibly survive a grueling Iowa winter? We experimented with several grape varieties in order to find the best ones, and in 1993 the first yield was processed, and Iowa Wine was brought into the world.
Summerset Winery began out of what is now known as “The Inn” in the summer of 1997 and became one of the first estate wineries in Iowa
The basement was redesigned into a tasting room and the wine production occurred in the modified garage. As the popularity of the winery grew, so did the need for a larger production facility.
Since 2001, the winery has resided in a large, upscale barn that was designed to house a cellar, wine tasting room, private or corporate event hall, meeting room, gift shop, and grand banquet hall.
We look forward to your visit.