Iowa was once the No. 6 wine grape producer in the nation, long before California’s ideal climate and soils were discovered. Late freezes and high susceptibility to synthetic chemical drift added to the demise of the industry, but vineyards are slowly coming back. Depending on the cultivar, grapes can also be grown for fresh eating. Some cultures stuff grape leaves with spiced rice and meat. Others use grape leaves as a tannic addition to pickles and ferments. Agritourism opportunities include training grape vines to trellises high enough for customers to walk or sit under and enjoy a refreshment.