A Gust Of Sun Winery

Open: Year-Round

Erik & Shane Gustafson's interest in wine developed over many years.  Before they met, Shane had taken a wine appreciation course at Purdue University.  After they started dating, Shane found that Erik also had an interest in wine, and she convinced Erik to take the same course.  

Numerous wine & cheese parties were hosted by the couple at Erik's apartment over the next few years. After getting married in 2008, they graduated to making wines in the basement of their Eldridge, IA home from kits, followed by making even more wine in their garage from local grapes. In the mean time, they would find themselves volunteering to work at local wine shops, helping to pour and talk about wines. Shane also enrolled in and completed U.C. Davis's online winemaking certification program.