This is a big week for bottling. We will bottle Oskyfizzante Iowa White on Tuesday and 2020 Iowa Brianna on Friday. When we bottle the Oskyfizzante wines, we have to wait for a day or so to apply the label and capsule. This is because both the
Read more →We have just released the 2019 Iowa St. Pepin and it is available only at the Winery. We have been making wine from St. Pepin for about 15 years however this is the first time, we’ve offered it as a varietal. Some people will say it resembles
Read more →Sweethearts Rosé from Tassel Ridge Winery is the perfect gift for your Valentine. This sweet rosé offers strawberry and candied fruit aromas and juicy ripe fruit flavors. It is packaged in a 500 ml heart-shaped bottle with a clear Valentine’s label. Sweethearts Rosé is a unique, classy
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Looking for a good steak recipe to cook inside on a cold night? These Pan-Seared Steaks have big flavors from the spices and shallots in the sauce, and there is fat and body in the steaks. This calls for a big, dry red wine, and Tassel Ridge
Read more →We are working with Edelweiss this week and start by getting Star Spangled White® ready for bottling. We will bottle both Star Spangled White in 750 ml bottles and the Christmas Tree bottles this week. We will get the next batch of Oskyfizzante® White ready for carbonation
Read more →2019 Iowa Marquette (Released October 15, 2020) is a dry red that teases the palate with a fresh, lightly acidic entry transitioning to raspberry and black cherry and a medium-long finish. A versatile food pairing wine, 2019 Iowa Marquette will pair nicely with grilled beef, chicken, or
Read more →Our harvester needs a lot of work on the bow rods that shake the fruit off the vines. More accurately, the work is on the mechanism that supports the bow rods. Some parts are being replaced for the first time since we purchased the harvester in about
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It’s cold outside, and a delicious way to warm up is with a hearty pot roast. Made with beef, vegetables, and red wine for flavor and extra warmth, Iowa In the Dark Pot Roast is perfect for winter meals. And, it’s even better paired with a glass
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Fizzy wines aren’t just for special occasions. Use them to make drinks, pair them with everyday foods, or just sip them when you’re in the mood for something bubbly. Pair Oskyfizzante® Red with Pepperoni Pizza (it won a Silver Medal for wine paired with Pepperoni Pizza at
Read more →Work in Tassel Ridge vineyards came to a halt last week. Ground temperatures were so low that we could no longer remove Mulberry Trees without them snapping off at the ground. Unfortunately, a tree that snaps off just grows back….with vigor so we have to pull them
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