515.795.3535
Hours
extended hours during
live music events
(also by appointment)
Live Music! >
Heart of Iowa
2010 Passports
We
now have 2010 Heart of Iowa Passports available for sale. If
you bought the 2009 Passport, bring it in to get
a discount on the new 2010 Passport. This Passport is
different than previous ones. We can advertise it as
‘bigger’ and ‘better’ because it is! Each winery has decided
what gift, discount, or special treat it will give to each
Passport holder when you visit that winery. You’ll receive
some wonderful items and discounts with the new 2010
Passport. The cost is only $25 and would make a great gift!
Facility Rental
If you would like to make an appointment to discuss booking
the winery for your special event, call us and we’ll set up
an appointment. A large banquet room
with a dance floor is available for weddings, anniversaries,
or private parties any day of the week.
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Snus Hill Winery History
Swedish
Immigrants, Charles and Hanna Larson, purchased this site in 1878
and the winery stands upon their original homestead. Four
generations later, the Larsons continue farming the land.
On the hill top of moraine soils left from the receding glaciers,
the vineyards of Snus Hill were started in 1999 when John & Diane
Larson planted the first acre of Frontenac and Marechal Foch. Each
year was followed with another acre planted of a different variety.
In 2003 and 2004, the dream of a commercial vineyard became a
reality when Snus Hill Vineyard sold grapes to Summerset Winery.
John’s sister, Linda Larson Melin, moved back to Iowa in 2004 and
further discussion of building a winery lead to the start of Snus
Hill Winery in 2005. Also moving back in late 2004, was Linda’s
daughter Melissa and her husband Chris. And, in 2006 with the birth
of their daughter, Emma Ruth, the next generation was started.
The Snus Hill Winery name is reflective of the
family’s Swedish heritage and their love of cats. Snus is the name
of the Larson family’s affectionate and beguiling tobacco brown
Burmese cat. The cat got his name from an old Swedish chewing
tobacco (Snus). The white cat on the labels was chosen to represent
the family’s platinum Burmese cats.
|
 |
|
|