We are removing an old vineyard at Newport Lane. We no longer need the varieties grown at this location (Frontenac, St. Pepin, and St. Croix) because we are growing them in one of our other three vineyards. The vines are old and are hard to maintain. This
Read more →Tassel Ridge Iowa Nouveau turns a French Dip into an Iowa French Dip! This warm, juicy beef sandwich gets an Iowa twist from the Tassel Ridge Iowa Nouveau used to make the au jus. With its light and fruity characteristics, Iowa Nouveau is a perfect ingredient in
Read more →Soup weather is here! Try Tassel Ridge® Hearty Vegetable Soup paired with Tassel Ridge Iowa Nouveau. The hints of fruit in Iowa Nouveau make it a perfect pairing for the vegetables and especially the tomatoes in the soup.
Read more →Iowa Nouveau, a light and fruity red wine, is our first wine of the season. Made entirely from grapes grown in Iowa, Iowa Nouveau pairs well with vegetable and beef soups and stews, as well as traditional holiday meals. Iowa Nouveau is best when consumed soon after purchase. Serve
Read more →Try Burgers with Hummus Sauce and 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 these Burgers with Hummus Sauce.
Read more →The recent rain storms have softened up the ground so we can use our Weed Badger to get rows cleaned up so we can plant LaCrosse in the spring. The vines have gone dormant and the ground is now cool enough that we can apply pre-emergent herbicide
Read more →Looking for an Appetizer perfect for Autumn? Try Cranberry-Almond Brie en Croute! Cranberry-Almond Brie en Croute is a great appetizer for autumn gatherings and celebrations, and Tassel Ridge Oskyfizzante® Cranberry is the perfect pairing!
Read more →Although we have not had any overnight freezes yet in Mahaska County, our vines are showing signs that they think it is time to go dormant for the Winter. This is most evident with Steuben which is a labrusca vine native to New England. Leaves on these
Read more →Warm up with Iowa In the Dark Pot Roast. It’s cold outside, and a delicious way to warm up is with hearty pot roast. This pot roast is made with beef, vegetables, and Tassel Ridge Iowa In the Dark. Iowa In the Dark adds flavor and extra
Read more →Pair an elegant steak with an elegant wine, Tassel Ridge 2020 Iowa Marquette! An elegant steak, with this full-flavored au Poivre Vert Sauce, pairs well with a full-flavored red wine. And, Tassel Ridge 2020 Iowa Marquette, with its pleasant acidity, is an especially elegant pairing!
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