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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Beat the Heat with Tassel Ridge® Beat the Heat Sangria! Tassel Ridge Iowa Candleglow® Red has notes of cherry and plum that complement the cherry and pomegranate flavors and are a good balance for the citrus and pineapple in Beat the Heat Sangria.
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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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Tassel Ridge Mediterranean Beef Pitas and Tassel Ridge Iowa Sweet & Snazzy™ … perfect for grilling! Enjoying dinner on the patio, or indoors if it’s too hot? These Mediterranean Beef Pitas paired with semi-sweet Tassel Ridge Iowa Sweet & Snazzy are perfect wherever you’re dining!
Read more →The vineyard team will start making harvest estimates for 2024. Because Tassel Ridge won’t need as many grapes this year, we will be trying to sell them to other wineries. The harvest estimate is a lot of work because it involves counting grapes in a few sample
Read more →Tassel Ridge Winery offers four sweet red wines with varying degrees of sweetness that will pair nicely with grilled meats. (Recently, we addressed the seven dry red wines we offer that are excellent with grilled meats). 2015 Iowa Silky St. Croix is a semi-sweet red with cassis,
Read more →Our Iowa Sweet & Snazzy™ is the perfect complement to grilled meats during hot weather. This wine is best when served well chilled, and on a hot day, a chilled beverage is especially welcome. Furthermore, Iowa Sweet & Snazzy is sweet while still offering cherry and plum
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Summer Grilling season is here, and Tassel Ridge® Steak House Burgers paired with Tassel Ridge Iowa Sweet & Snazzy™ are a crowd pleaser! Tassel Ridge Steak House Burgers are full of flavor, and Iowa Sweet & Snazzy, a sweet, smooth red wine with rich cherry notes on
Read more →Summer is here and it is definitely grilling season. Tassel Ridge Winery offers seven different dry red wines that will complement the meats you grill. A big steak like a rib-eye calls for a big, flavorful wine. Four Tassel Ridge wines merit your consideration: The brand new
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Summer Heat and Celebrations are here…Time for an icy cold drink! Cool down with a Tassel Ridge® Fizzy Flag. Made with Tassel Ridge Red, White, & Blue® & Tassel Ridge Oskyfizzante Pink®, it’s bursting with traditional grape flavors, tropical fruit aromas, icy cold goodness, and it’s easy
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