Van Wijk Winery
In Sully, Iowa, Van Wijk Winery turns a historic church into a warm, welcoming stop for honey lovers, where honey wines and meads share space with well-crafted dry and sweet wines. The standout here is the honey-forward lineup that supports local Iowa beekeepers while still delivering that polished winery feel. Tastings are engaging and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, delivering stories as well as samples, not just numbers on a menu. The meads deserve a moment of their own, with more than one option to sip while you wander the gift shop or sit on the patio. Beyond honey wine, you’ll find a solid range of traditional wines as well, but the honey wines and meads are the real star. You can visit the Sully location, enjoy a guided tasting, and take bottles home from the on-site retail store. It’s the kind of place that makes a day in Iowa feel special, with welcoming locals and a memory you’ll want to repeat.