Iowa Candleglow® Red is a sweet red blend bursting with silky cherry and rich plum aromas. Made from Marechal Foch and St. Croix grapes, Iowa Candleglow Red pairs well with soft cheeses, grilled meats, and spicy Asian dishes. Serve at room temperature with food or slightly chilled
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We will rack Blackberry Wine off yeast lees. The fermentation is now officially finished. We are cold stabilizing the American Steuben and also finishing up the fermentation of Cranberry Wine. We will start making a batch of Oskyfizzante® Cranberry and we’ll bottle our last batch of Red,
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So, what is veraison? Veraison is when grapes start to change color. Purple grapes change from a milky green to purple and green grapes change from a milky green to yellowing, almost translucent green. This is like the sprint to the finish line (harvest). Acid levels (especially
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Simple…sweet…smooth…refreshing…fruity…summery… Enjoying a Tassel Ridge sangria is a wonderful way to embrace summer. A refreshing, wine-based drink, sangria is an excellent way to cool down on a hot summer day. Discover your favorite sangria recipe! These recipes include Tassel Ridge red wines or white wines, such as
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This is the time of year that we engage in purely routine regular tasks like mowing, removing suckers, spraying fungicide, and tying vines to the trellis. When we tie new vines, we are also tying them to the pencil rod so their trunks grow straight up. This
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We will bottle one of our last batches of Red, White, & Blue® for the season and work on getting Cranberry ready to bottle. With the start of harvesting approaching in August, this is the time of year that we start planning the purchasing of yeast, yeast
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Treat your guests this summer to Iowa Marquette Rosé from Tassel Ridge Winery. Make it a special treat with the addition of one of the Tassel Ridge dipping oils and a warmed-up loaf of French bread from your local grocery store. The Iowa Marquette Rosé is a
Read more →Our vineyard team will be tying up new Brianna and St. Pepin vines at Maple Woods and the high wires at Newport Lane and Meadowcreek. They will be tying up several varieties at Tassel Ridge. Removal of suckers is essential to keep vines focused on producing grapes
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Is there such a thing as Taco Thursday? If not, then there is now! Join us on Thursday night, July 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Taco Thursday! Begin with Chips and Salsa, then choose your favorite tacos and pair with your favorite Tassel Ridge®
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We are frequently asked how long Tassel Ridge wines can be kept if they have not been opened. Tassel Ridge wines are made to be consumed right after purchasing them. But, they can be stored for a year or two with no problem. The perfect storage location
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