Wineries & Breweries in Ames
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Prairie Moon Winery
3801 W 190th St, Ames, IA 50014-9398
$65 event ticket
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Della Viti
323 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
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Torrent Brewing Company
504 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA 50010-6178
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Alluvial Brewing Company
3715 W 190th St, Ames, IA 50014
Of the 4 wineries & breweries listed in Ames, 4 give a phone number and 3 have a website. The nearest bigger selection is Ankeny with 7.
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Iowa statewide, by feature
- Breweries and Beer Gardens in Iowa188
- Wineries and Vineyards in Iowa130
- Wineries with Food in Iowa52
- Wine Bars in Iowa49
- Wineries with Tastings in Iowa42
- Distilleries in Iowa27
- Bottle Shops in Iowa22
- Winery Tours in Iowa18
- Wineries with Outdoor Seating in Iowa18
- Dog-Friendly Wineries in Iowa12
Nearby in Iowa
- Boone2
- Madrid3
- Ankeny7
- Grimes2
- Johnston3
- Clive4
- Des Moines25
- Cedar Rapids17
Good to know about wineries & breweries in Ames
How many wineries & breweries are there in Ames?
We list 4 wineries & breweries in Ames with addresses, and 4 of them with a phone number.
What's the surest way to check hours in Ames?
Call ahead — 4 of the 4 wineries & breweries here list a number. Hours at independent wineries & breweries shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.
What to wear wine tasting?
Smart casual attire is recommended, such as dark clothing to avoid stain visibility and comfortable flat shoes for walking on gravel or lawns. Avoid heavy perfumes as they interfere with the subtle aromas during a tasting. You can browse 4 tasting venues in Ames, Iowa, with 4 listed with direct contact details to confirm dress code policies.
What to wear on a wine tour?
Dress in comfortable layers and wear closed-toe flat shoes suitable for cellar floors and outdoor vineyard walking. Bring a light jacket or sweater, as wine cellars are kept cool year-round. Check out 4 wine tour providers in Ames, Iowa, including 4 that offer phone assistance for tour planning.