The Second Glass

Wineries are sprouting up all over Iowa. Or so I heard through the grapevine.
"We're all like one big family," said Rona Wyant, owner of Fireside Winery, when speaking of the nearby wineries.
And that's just how you feel when you walk in.
Wyant, who runs the business with her husband in Marengo, Iowa, said the Midwest is finally catching onto the trend which begun along both coasts, and has since trickled into a new hobby for many.
Including myself.
With 13 choices to spark your taste, anyone could make a day of it.
On a side note, while driving to the winery I still laughed as I drove past the corn fields, just outside the nearby truck stops. An intriguing clash.
Although it was nearing dark when I approached, I could feel the warmth as I stepped inside.
In such a simple place, a rich deep atmosphere of a bold reds which could accompany that hearty holiday meal, or a fun flirty white to flow into an after party.
Each with their distinct flavor, they all deserve their own review. But for now, I can say you don't need to seek wide and far to find that delectable treasure.
I'll let out the secret: They're right in your back yard.
To name a favorite or two, as hard as it is to distinguish, especially after a few glasses in, the "Serenade," stuck out when its first sip brought a slight smile to my face.
Suggested to drink with a circle of friends, this slightly sweet, full-bodied red wine has a intriguing flavor with a crisp dry finish.
Switching sides, the "Storyteller," could speak for itself.
A white white, enriched with fruit flavors mixed with a lush sweetness would keep a group sipping bottles of this long into the night.
Bringing the outdoors inside, another quaint tasting room, which has the ability to host all sorts of parties offers much more than just a delicious drink.
Maybe I not ready to flee my newly found roots to Iowa just yet.
After all, I've gotta see what's next.