Several wines made from Iowa-grown grapes won awards in the Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine competition judged prior to the start of the 2017 Fair.

Locally, Nearwood Winery in Knoxville and Tassel Ridge Winery in Leighton received recognition in the silver and bronze categories.

Silver:
Edelweiss Conger of Nearwood Winery in Knoxville
Iowa Brianna, Tassel Ridge Winery, Leighton
Cranberry, Tassel Ridge Winery, Leighton

Bronze:
Blackberry, Tassel Ridge Winery, Leighton
Candleglow Red, Tassel Ridge Winery, Leighton
Candleglow White, Tassel Ridge Winery, Leighton
Iowa In The Dark, Tassel Ridge Winery, Leighton

Judges selected winners through a blind taste test of 178 wines entered by 32 Iowa wineries. Over 128 wines were given awards. All four of the Best of Show award-winning wines will be available at Grandfather’s Barn each day of the Iowa State Fair from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.