Wine tasting day trips from Des Moines
10 wineries and vineyards are within about 110 miles of downtown Des Moines in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 21 miles away. Near Des Moines the season usually runs year-round - summer and fall weekends are the busiest, harvest is September and October, and many tasting rooms cut back their hours in winter. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.
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5 well-known wineries and vineyards near Des Moines
- Cedar Ridge WinerySeason: Year-round
- Tassel Ridge WinerySeason: Year-round
- Ackerman WinerySeason: Year-round
- Cedar Valley WinerySeason: Year-round
- Madison County WinerySeason: Year-round
...and 5 more wineries and vineyards within a day trip of Des Moines - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.
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Planning tips
- Check hours before you go. Many tasting rooms cut back to weekends in winter, and some ask you to book a tasting ahead.
- Plan a designated driver, or book a car or tour. Most wine regions are spread out along country roads.
- Make a day of it. Many wineries share their roads with farm stands, orchards and farm markets, and the app shows what else is nearby.
Questions people ask
Where can I go wine tasting near Des Moines?
FarmScout lists 10 wineries and vineyards within about 110 miles of downtown Des Moines. Well-known ones include Cedar Ridge Winery in Swisher, Tassel Ridge Winery in Leighton, Ackerman Winery in Amana.
When is wine tasting season near Des Moines?
Near Des Moines, the season usually runs year-round - summer and fall weekends are the busiest, harvest is September and October, and many tasting rooms cut back their hours in winter. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.
How far do I have to drive from Des Moines?
The closest winery in FarmScout is about 21 miles from downtown Des Moines in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.
How do I know what is ready before I go?
Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.
Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.