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Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery

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Cedar Ridge Vineyards is a family-owned winery, distillery and event space nestled in the beautiful Swisher countryside- a short drive from Cedar Rapids or Iowa City.

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Caroline Porsiel
Author: Caroline Porsiel

Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.

Address: 1441 Marak Rd
Swisher
Iowa
52338
United States
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Wine, Whiskey, Bourbon, Brandy, Rum

Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Fri: 11am-9pm
Sat: 11am-5pm
Sun: 9am-5pm
Sunday Brunch: 9am-1pm

Modified: November 28, 2017

Tags: Whiskey and Wine
Address: 1441 Marak Rd
Swisher
Iowa
52338
United States
Phone: +13198574300
Permit ID: IA-S-15000, IA-W-15020
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Owner / Manager: Kolin Brighton
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