Marquette has started veraison where the grapes start changing from a milky-green color to purple, as in the case of Marquette. The grapes also get softer and the juice inside the grapes becomes less acidic and sweeter, especially as harvest approaches. We are about ten days later
Read more →Try American Pink Catawba with Buttermilk Chicken or your Favorite Fried Chicken American Pink Catawba is a semi-sweet, refreshing, fruity rosé with pineapple and other tropical fruit aromas and green apple and citrus flavors that pair nicely with our Tassel Ridge crowd-pleasing Southern Buttermilk Chicken or your
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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 →Our Seated Tastings include your choice of one of six Tasting Flights. Flights include five wines; freshly baked bread; Frisian Farms Young Gouda; Tassel Ridge® Dipping Oil; Red, White, & Blue® Wine Jelly; and depending on Flight, Warm Roasted Salted Cashew Nuts. Price$15–$25. Seating is limited and is
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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
Read more →Two years ago, we noticed that one block of Edelweiss had trunks that didn’t look very good. We had a lot of bull canes (vigorous, wild, fruitless canes) and vines were missing a left or right top arm in many cases. We decided to cut the vines
Read more →Tassel Ridge Iowa Edelweiss, Iowa sweet corn, and grilled chicken…Perfect together! Tassel Ridge Iowa Edelweiss brings out the fruity flavors in sweet corn, and both pair well with these Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breasts.
Read more →The Tassel Ridge Wines that have won medals in competitions from 2020–2022 are listed on the graphic below. If your favorite store does not carry the wine you want to try, ask the manager to get it for you. Or, visit Tassel Ridge Winery where all of
Read more →In spite of the fact that it has been dry for about three weeks now, the grass strip between the rows of grapes keeps growing so we have to continue mowing. It just takes lots of time when you have 75 acres and about 38,000 grape vines.
Read more →Tassel Ridge® Bacon Cheddar Sliders and Iowa Sweet & Sweet Snazzy™ are perfect for summer get-togethers. If you’re looking for a red wine that’s not too dry but still pairs well with beef, try Tassel Ridge Sweet & Snazzy! With a hint of sweetness and notes of
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