The vineyard crew picked grape samples for YAN (yeast assimilable Nitrogen) testing at Iowa State University. The data we get from this testing will tell us how much yeast nutrient we will need for each variety during fermentation. Our presses have now both received their preseason service
Read more →Relatively cool summer weather is causing the grapes to ripen very slowly this year. Brianna is usually our first grape to harvest and it is still very sour. We are thinking now that we may not start harvest until the last week of August at the earliest.
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Looking for a different Burger for Game Watching? Try a Greek Feta Burger paired with Tassel Ridge Iowa Silky St. Croix!
Read more →Iowa Silky St. Croix is a semi-sweet red with cassis, black cherry, and mango on the nose; soft black cherry on the palate; and a long, fruity finish. Made entirely from St. Croix grapes grown in our Iowa vineyards, Iowa Silky St. Croix pairs with grilled meat,
Read more →We had our presses serviced on Monday morning. Our contractor has also almost finished the installation of the new settling tanks for the Winery process water. We will grease all crush pad equipment and clean both presses. The winemaker will continue scouting to make sure that all
Read more →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
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