Madigan Winery, LLC

Karen and Brian make wine in Lansing, Iowa in small batches under 500 gallons each. The portfolio spans Marechal Foch, Petite Pearl, Concord, Pear, and Elderberry, with notable releases including Blanc Céleste, Perry, Grape Expectations, Birdsong, Watershed Red, and Red Moon Rising. Blanc Céleste has taken Double Gold at the 2016 Iowa State Fair, Gold at the 2019 Indy International Wine Competition, and Silver at the 2023 Great American International Wine Competition. Perry earned Platinum at the 2019 Great American, Gold and Best of Show Fruit Wine at the 2022 Cold Climate International Wine Competition, Gold and Best Sparkling Wine at the 2017 Mid-American Wine Competition, and Gold at the 2018 Mid-American Wine Competition. Grape Expectations won Silver at the 2018 Iowa State Fair. Birdsong won Gold at the 2018 Great American International Wine Competition. Watershed Red took Gold at the 2022 Great American and Silver at the 2023 Cold Climate International Wine Competition. Red Moon Rising is an estate-grown dry red blended from Marechal Foch, Petite Pearl, and a third varietal. The tasting room opens Fridays 1 to 5, Saturdays 1 to 6, and Sundays 1 to 5, with outdoor seating and a picnic area.