Park Farm Winery

Park Farm Winery, located in Iowa's Driftless Region near Bankston, is a family-owned and operated vineyard, winery, and wood-fired pizza eatery that focuses on producing quality wines from grapes grown in the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA. Established in 2004, Park Farm has become a year-round destination for wine enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, offering a tasting room and kitchen with a wood-stone pizza oven, as well as multiple seating areas with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The winery is particularly known for its Prairie Series, an exploration of the Marechal Foch grape varietal, which was first planted in the Upper Mississippi River Valley 30-40 years ago. This series consists of three wines made from Marechal Foch with varying levels of skin contact and distinct flavor profiles. Park Farm's winemaking philosophy involves using a combination of traditional and modern techniques to enhance the fruit characteristics of their grapes, including removing skins prior to full fermentation and aging some wines in French and American Oak barrels. Visitors can enjoy wine tasting flights, which replaced bar tastings, for $9, and also take advantage of carry-out wine and pizza sales. With its rustic charm and beautiful setting, Park Farm Winery is an ideal spot for relaxation, live music, and special events, making it a must-visit destination in the Upper Mississippi River Valley Wine Region.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.