The vineyard crew are cleaning Macrobins into which we will harvest the grapes. They are also cleaning the harvester which has now been fixed and is otherwise ready for harvest. We are having the local Deere dealer work on the tractor that will haul the cart containing
Read more →Iowa Frontenac offers plum and blackberry notes followed by oak and baking spice with lingering, pleasant acidity. Made entirely from Frontenac grapes grown in our Iowa vineyards, Iowa Frontenac will complement grilled meat, beef roasts, and stews.Serve at room temperature. Tassel Ridge wines are sold at about 400
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Try this Zesty Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Tassel Ridge 2021 Iowa Frontenac! The seasoning in this recipe adds zesty flavors to this steak, and Tassel Ridge 2021 Iowa Frontenac, a bold dry red with plum and blackberry notes followed by oak and baking spice with lingering,
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Try a new Pork Recipe, Thai Coconut Pork Loin, and pair it with Tassel Ridge® Iowa St. Croix Rosé! This Thai Coconut Pork Loin has lots of flavors, and 2013 Iowa St. Croix Rosé, a dry rosé with strawberry, raspberry, peach, and nectarine notes and a slightly
Read more →We need to get all of our equipment ready for harvest. The first big step is to replace the waste water settling tanks, and we will do that this week. These tanks receive and settle out solids from water used in washing tanks, equipment, and floors. Our
Read more →This is grilling season. It is warm and lots of events involve outdoor grilling. If your preference is dry red wine when you grill, Tassel Ridge has you covered. We offer five different dry red wines that are excellent with grilled meats. 2021 Iowa Frontenac is a
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Spicy chicken paired with Iowa Harvest Red is perfect for summer grilling! This Caribbean Inspired Grilled Jerk Chicken has lots of flavor, and Tassel Ridge Iowa Harvest Red, a dry red with plum and black cherry aromas and notes on the palate along with nice acid followed
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American Pink Catawba is a semi-sweet, refreshing, fruity rosé with pineapple and other tropical fruits on the nose and hints of green apple and citrus on the palate. Made entirely from Catawba grapes, American Pink Catawba pairs well with barbecue or picnic foods like cold meats or
Read more →We are regularly asked how our grapevines are dealing with the very hot weather we’ve had recently. The short answer is “quite well.” Actually, most plants will handle air temperatures up to about 95°F but above 95°F, they begin to shut down and stop photosynthesis. In some
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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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