TYCOGA Winery: The Best Day Trip in Iowa Posted on April 4, 2024December 20, 2025 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Seat at the Bar: Tycoga Winery’s Culinary Wine Scene Tycoga Winery & Distillery isn’t just about drinks; they make an amazing pizza too. We drove for about 30 minutes to get there, looking forward to trying their famous wine and grabbing some food. When we arrived, the place was packed with people everywhere. Despite the crowd, the manager spotted us and invited us over to the bar. That’s how we started our adventure into the world of great pizza and wine at Tycoga, right in the middle of Iowa. Table of Contents A Seat at the Bar: Tycoga Winery’s Culinary Wine Scene Just the Winery Facts TYCOGA? The Wine Offerings The Winery and Patio Opening Hours Address Like it? Pin it! Just the Winery Facts TYCOGA? Nine years ago, a group of novice wine enthusiasts started the winery and learned the ropes as they built it. Surrounded by their vineyard, a beautiful landscape, breathtaking waterfalls, and Serenity Pond, the winery boasts its best-selling (and most award-winning) wine, a sweet one made with Concord grapes. Recently, it earned honors at the prestigious Finger Lakes International Wine Competition—a place Steven and I visited a few years ago. However, neither of us enjoys that sweet of a wine, so we were given a semi-sweet and semi-dry wine to start. The owners named TYCOGA after their three children, Tyler, Courtney, and Gabe, using the first two letters of each of their names. Need more wine? Exploring the Charms of Old Oaks Winery in the Quad Cities The family-owned business began in 2010 with only 50 plants. TYCOGA Winery & Distillery was established in April 2013. Originally intending to sell grapes, the family discovered that the grapes they grew could produce some delicious wine. They now cultivate more than 20 grape varieties on 26 acres of land. In addition, the distillery opened recently in 2021. Type your email… Subscribe Join 233 other subscribers The Wine Offerings The winery offers an impressive array of wines, ranging from dry to semi-sweet and very sweet. Alongside the wines, TYCOGA Winery & Distillery serves cocktails and slushes made with their wine, Vodka, Whiskey, and Gin—all of which were equally delicious. The Winery and Patio The interior of the winery is stunning, adorned with dark woods and stone. Dotted with cozy seating areas and a fireplace, the interior exudes an inviting ambiance. We opted for seats at the bar, providing a great view of the winery’s activities. Alternatively, you can savor your wine on the back patio within one of the heated plastic bubbles. These bubbles provide a comfortable space to socialize with friends, like the group of ladies celebrating their girl’s birthday. It’s a great place to enjoy a stunning view of the vineyards and the shifting colors of the sky before the sun sets. I am a contributor to KoreabyMe, an online magazine for expats living abroad in South Korea, check them out here. Opening Hours Monday ClosedTuesday ClosedWednesday 11:00 AM–7:00PMThursday 11:00 AM-7:00PMFriday 11:00 AM-8:00PMSaturday 11:00 AM-8:00PMSunday 11:00 AM-6:00PM Address TYCOGA Winery & Distillery2585 195th St, DeWitt, IA 52742 https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJfVgrcUk2uazEBe8 Like it? Pin it! Feeling intrigued by our wine tasting adventure or have any questions about Tycoga’s selections? Feel free to leave a comment below. I’m eager to share more insights or help spark your interest in exploring local wineries. Thanks for reading, and cheers to discovering new tastes and places! This post is sponsored and/or contains affiliate links, from which I earn a commission at no extra cost to the reader. I appreciate your support and know that all the views expressed are my own. I love sharing stories, lessons from abroad, and tips for curious travelers. If my work has inspired you or made you smile, please buy me a coffee. Your support helps me keep the blog running—at no cost to you. My articles are available as mobile apps for offline reading and GPS-assisted directions. Download my articles on GPSMyCity. This post contains sponsored and/or affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission. Discover more from Duffel Bag Spouse Travels Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe FOOD AND DRINK IowaNORTH AMERICAQuad CitiesUnited Stateswine and wineries
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