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title: "10 – Midwest Wine Production"
url: "https://olli.iastate.edu/courses/uncategorized/10-midwest-wine-production/"
updated: "2026-02-20"
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# 10 – Midwest Wine Production

# 10 – Midwest Wine Production

## At a Glance

### Time

**Three weeks:
 Monday, April 27 – May 11, 2026**
 **3 – 4:30 p.m. CT**

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### Cost

**$65.00**

### Location

**In-person: Culinary Discovery Lab Rm 2379, 536 Farm House Ln, Ames**
 **Class limit: 22**

## Course Description

Take a look at the unique wines of the Midwest. The cold climate allows us to grow some weird and wonderful grapes and the wines made from them are very special. Find out what these grape varieties are, how they are turned into wine, and how you can enjoy them. (Wine and snacks included in registration fee.)

## **Instructor**

**Erin Norton** comes from Canada and has lived in Ames for 10 years, working at the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute. In her role, Erin provides educational and technical outreach to the grape and wine industry throughout the Midwest. She also manages the ISU Winery, Cidery and Brewery and all of the research and commercial products. Erin’s background in chemistry led her to pursue enology (science of winemaking) and has taken her all over the world in various winery roles.