Beautiful and affordable? I’ll drink to that.
May 5, 2024
For Sale or LeaseFor Sale
Type of PropertyVineyard and Winery
Property Size30 acres
General Details
You CAN afford to do what you love while living in a beautiful setting. Take this perfect opportunity to own an established winery and destination property. As its owners prepare to retire, this beautiful property in the rolling hills of the internationally famous Madison County, Iowa provides a rare chance to purchase a winery without breaking the bank.
Madison County Winery is currently a vineyard and a licensed native winery with a full retail operation. The property is full of potential for your vision, including:
•Roughly 20 acres of open land & timber for expansion (larger wedding venue, restaurant, cabins/rural retreat/spa)
•Potential hunting lodge (on premise hunting, as well as off premise)
•Your dream home with spectacular views
•Vineyard housing units
Get a preview of this stunning property by watching the Travel Iowa “Soul of Iowa” video campaign https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgEvHwkxw7Q. Enjoy the stunning 360° scenic views overlooking the hills and valleys. Just 20 minutes from the Des Moines metro (one of the wealthiest in the U.S.), the property is just off I-35, near the world-famous covered bridges, close to the Hinterland Music Festival, on one of Iowa’s Scenic Byways and the property is a premium spot for turkey and trophy whitetail deer hunting.
More key advantages:
• Source grapes from your existing growers whether West Coast or other winegrowing regions
•30 Acres, 2 Buildings (4,912 sq. ft.)
•Geothermal heating and cooling with in-floor heat in building 2
•Buildings have electric HVAC + 500 gallon in-ground propane tank connection
•Produce between 8,000 - 9,000 gallons of wine annually
•Products on shelves in 100+ retail outlets
•Developed wine on tap program (keg wine) with Port of Des Moines entertainment venues
Make your offer! Offers for the land & buildings to be purchased separate from the winery business will be considered.
Vineyard Details
4.5 acres vineyard: Vignoles, Brianna, Frontenac Gris, and Marechal Foch. Majority of grapes sourced from out of state growers.
Plant/Equipment Included
All equipment included: crusher/destemmer, bladder press, pumps, filter units, tanks, barrels, bottle filler, corker, forklift, zero radius mower, etc. Plus current wine inventory.
Permit/Zoning Information
Zoning: Agricultural
Licenses: Class A Wine Permit (Native) + Class C Retail Alcohol License (wine, beer, and spirits)