Dan and Judy Lubben will celebrate the opening of Lubben Vineyards in Anamosa with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m.
Lubben Vineyards will officially open to the public the following day, Sept. 13, at 13504 Hwy 151 in Anamosa.
What started as an experiment in winemaking has grown into a family business and the opening of a new tasting room and vineyard.
According to a release, the Lubbens have begun transitioning from careers in accounting and fire safety to a shared passion for winemaking.
The Lubbens’ journey began in 2014, when their son sparked an interest by encouraging Ms. Lubben to try making wine from a kit. This led the Lubbens to take winemaking and vineyard management courses at Kirkwood Community College, setting the foundation for what would become Lubben Vineyards.
With encouragement from their peers in the Iowa Wine Growers Association, the Lubbens have grown their venture to include 3.5 acres of vines, leading to the creation of the new countryside vineyard.
The Lubben Vineyards tasting room is designed to offer an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. With a capacity for just under 100 people, it features a wrap-around deck with panoramic views. Visitors can enjoy live music on Sundays and will be able to see the harvest in action once vines are planted.
Plans are already in place for future activities, including wine education classes, winemaking workshops, and charcuterie board creation.
“We want this to be a relaxing and educational experience,” Ms. Lubben said. “Wine can be intimidating. We want people to feel comfortable, be surrounded by beautiful views and warm hospitality.”
Visitors can also look forward to a variety of other experiences, from small private events in the barrel room to future plans that include a pavilion, a gazebo, and possibly even a wine club.
For more information, visit Lubben Vineyards & Wines at lubbenvineyards.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram @lubbenvineyards.
