TYCOGA Winery: The Best Day Trip in Iowa

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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
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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.

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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.

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.

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Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11:00 AM–7:00PM
Thursday 11:00 AM-7:00PM
Friday 11:00 AM-8:00PM
Saturday 11:00 AM-8:00PM
Sunday 11:00 AM-6:00PM

Address

TYCOGA Winery & Distillery
2585 195th St, DeWitt, IA 52742

https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJfVgrcUk2uazEBe8

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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!

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