The end of a long day. There’s a roaring fire in the fireplace. You have a glass of Robert Duncan® Iowa Ruby Reserve or another of the four Tassel Ridge Dessert Wines, some salted, roasted nuts; some almond biscotti; or some blue cheese with crackers. Life doesn’t
Read more →We are updating our bottling schedule for the Spring of 2025 and are taking care of some maintenance. Our Hotsy hot-water generator is leaking soap so we will have a new valve installed to fix the problem. In addition, the batteries in our flow meters have to
Read more →We didn’t make much progress working in our vineyards last week. Severe weather was the problem. We have been working indoors on equipment to make sure it is ready for prime time. In the process, we discovered that some equipment had not been serviced for 3–4 years.
Read more →Our 2012 Iowa Finale Tawny is made from Foch and Frontenac grapes. Once the wine has finished fermenting, we put it in oak barrels for extended ageing for at least five years. It develops an amber color and has flavors of dried figs and apricots. It can
Read more →We are adding about 450 Foch vines to our vineyard this year so that we can become self-reliant on our own vines for Foch production. Foch is used in making Iowa Nouveau and Iowa Harvest Red. We have identified where in our Meadowcreek Vineyard they will be
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Cherry Pizza with White and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drizzle paired with Tassel Ridge® Oskyfizzante® Pink…Perfect for a Valentine’s Day Dessert Graham cracker crust, cherry pie filling, and chocolate make this pizza a sweet dessert perfect for special occasions or any occasion. Tassel Ridge Oskyfizzante® Pink, a sweet, refreshing,
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Looking for a Different Burger? Try Burgers with Hummus Sauce with Tassel Ridge® Iowa Harvest Red! Tassel Ridge Iowa Harvest Red, a dry red with plum and black cherry aromas and notes, nice acid, and a long, complex finish pairs nicely with the flavors and spices in
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