The Vineyard Files

By The Winemaker, The Workhorse, and The Sommelier

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Three Perspectives. One Vineyard. Endless Stories.

The Vineyard Files is a behind‑the‑scenes podcast about unfiltered life at an Iowa vineyard and boutique winery, and explores Midwest wine, local food, vineyard and farm life, grape growing, and the craft of winemaking. Hosted by Suzie, owner, winemaker, and Introductory level sommelier; John, co‑owner and the vineyard, farm, and winery workhorse; and Andy, Certified Sommelier and GM of Prime & Providence, one of USA Today’s Top 20 Steakhouses in America. It's local wine meets local food!

Each episode delivers authentic conversations about real stories from the vineyard, winery, tasting room, and restaurant world--from three people with wildly different perspectives. You'll hear stories about success and failure, experimentation, imagination, and ambitions that may or may not be practical. Join them as they talk about grape growing, winemaking, sparkling wine (Suzie's favorite topic), hospitality, restaurant wine lists, and the unpredictable beauty of farm life. Whether you’re a wine lover, foodie, or curious about small‑business life, this podcast blends humor, expertise, and an authenticity straight from the vineyard.

Find out more about Suzie and John at https://dosaagewinery.com and VERITAS Equestrian Center http://www.veritasequestriancenter.com

Prime and Providence https://primeandprovidence.com in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa Beverage Education Collective - iabeved.org 


Episode Date
The Realities of Winemaking in the Midwest with Josh Ellenberg
Oct 04, 2026
The Judgment of Des Moines, with Special Guests Kathy Fehrman and Carly Dascoli
Sep 25, 2026
The Iowa Beverage Education Collective
Sep 19, 2026
Vine to Tank: How Grapes Become Wine and What Can Go Wrong
Sep 07, 2026
Sparkling Wine 101: Suzie's Lesson on Champagne vs Prosecco
Aug 31, 2026
Bud Break, Best of Show, and Proving a Skeptic Wrong
Aug 13, 2026
Meet the Vineyard File Team
Aug 07, 2026