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
Read more →Without some human intervention, vines will grow anywhere they can and usually that means on the ground. During the first two years after planting, we work to make sure they grow up onto the trellis and develop straight trunks. In the second year, we make sure that
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Summer heat is here. It’s time for an icy cold drink! Cool down with a Tassel Ridge® Frosty Flag. A slushy-style drink, made with Tassel Ridge Red, White, & Blue®, it’s bursting with traditional grape flavors and icy cold goodness. And, it’s easy to make!
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Not a Margarita . . . but a Wine-A-Rita! All you need is the mix, ice, wine, and a blender to create a fun and delicious frozen wine drink. Enjoy with your 4th of July celebration! $12 each. Wine-A-Ritas with Tassel Ridge wine recommendations: Blueberry Pomegranate with
Read more →With young vines, we work to make sure that they have straight trunks and that the cordons are tied to the top wire in both directions from the trunk. This week, we worked on Itasca and Verona at Tassel Ridge and Steuben at Meadowcreek. Mature vines like
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