We started fermentation of the Frontenac on Saturday. We actually harvested these grapes on Labor Day and did a week-long cold soak while it rained continually last week. We have two batches of Petite Pearl working now. The first is small and came from our 60 Petite
Read more →We have Sabrevois and Steuben left to harvest but it will be a few days before the vineyards are dry enough to get the Harvester out for picking. The Steuben is a late harvest grape and because we have a very light crop this year, we’ll hand
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Chicken Piccata Pasta pairs well with the approach of autumn and changing temperatures. This Chicken Piccata Pasta has some spice and some fairly light flavors. Tassel Ridge Iowa Candleglow® White, a dry white wine, is a nice pairing with both the spice and the light flavors in
Read more →We are monitoring fermentations of La Crescent, Louise Swenson, and Petite Pearl and will add mid-life nutrients for the yeast in each tank. We are punching down the cap twice daily on our red wines. We are watching the fermentations on Edelweiss and St. Pepin (by measuring
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Looking for a different recipe for chicken? Try Tassel Ridge® Honey Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry! The sweetness from the honey in this recipe pairs well with a semi-sweet wine. Tassel Ridge Iowa Edelweiss has nice tropical fruit notes, with pineapple especially prominent, and is an excellent wine
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Summer and Sangria are a great pairing! Try Tassel Ridge Blackberry Sangria made with Tassel Ridge Blackberry Wine. It’s the perfect blend of blackberry and orange flavors with a touch of sweetness.
Read more →Last Saturday, we processed the Marquette. That involves weighing-in the grapes and then dumping them in the elevator hopper. The elevator carries the fruit up above the destemmer-crusher where any stems are removed and the grapes are crushed. The grapes are then pumped into a tank in
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You can’t have too many burger recipes! Try a Tassel Ridge Greek Feta Burger Tassel Ridge Iowa Silky St. Croix is a semi-sweet red that will complement both the meat and the feta in this burger and the yogurt-based sauce on top.
Read more →We harvested St. Pepin on Monday. This variety is time-consuming to harvest because it is located in three of our vineyards, all located around Oskaloosa. We have to move equipment to each vineyard. We expect to harvest Edelweiss and Marquette later this week. These varieties also take
Read more →2015 Iowa Silky St. Croix is a semi-sweet red with cassis, black cherry, and mango on the nose; soft black cherry on the palate; and a long, fruity finish. Made entirely from St. Croix grapes grown in our Iowa vineyards, 2015 Iowa Silky St. Croix pairs well
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