Each year at this time, we normally take petiole samples from each grape variety in each vineyard and we send them to a lab for analysis. What is a petiole? The petiole is the stem of a grape leaf. We will collect 50–100 petioles from each grape
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Peanut butter, chocolate, and Tassel Ridge Red, White, & Blue®…a sweet treat any time! Red, White, & Blue has strong grape flavors that make it a perfect pairing for Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pie. It’s an adult version of peanut butter and jelly!
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Summer is officially here! Time for Red, White, & Blue Sangria!! Try this sangria recipe built around our very popular Tassel Ridge Red, White, & Blue wine. Well-chilled Tassel Ridge Red, White, & Blue Sangria is perfect for hot summer weather and entertaining (we’ve even been told that beer
Read more →While the big news is our planting of new vines, we are also making progress on a number of fronts. We got Newport Lane and the Sabrevois at Maple Woods sprayed, the LaCrosse at Meadowcreek were suckered and tied up, and trees removed from the A, B,
Read more →Last week, we finished pulling trees at Maple Woods Vineyard and will work on pulling trees at Tassel Ridge Vineyard where we have lots more trees to pull. We finished spraying at Tassel Ridge Vineyard and removed suckers from the LaCrosse at Meadowcreek. The grass is growing
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Try a new brisket recipe for an Iowa favorite! Tassel Ridge Red, White, & Blue Brisket takes brisket up a notch. Reduce a mixture of Tassel Ridge Red, White, & Blue wine and spices, and you have the perfect, fully flavored braising liquid for brisket. Pair it with
Read more →We have pulled most of the volunteer trees and bushes in the Maple Woods Vineyard but have about 11 rows to do. This task was neglected last year and probably the year before and we are paying the price now. We sprayed all vineyards except for some
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Looking for a fun, cool drink for the warm weekend? Try Star Spangled White® Sangria! Star Spangled White® is a sweet white wine with pineapple, melon, and pear on the nose and candied pineapple and pear on the palate that pairs nicely with the strawberries, blueberries, and
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Try these spicy Chicken Skewers with a glass of chilled Tassel Ridge® Rockets Glare Rosé®. Marinated Chicken Skewers with Harissa Sauce and Tassel Ridge Rockets Glare Rosé are a perfect combination. Harissa is a flavorful but strong seasoning, and Tassel Ridge Rockets Glare Rosé, a semi-sweet rosé
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