Our Vineyard
Our vineyard is approximately 5 acres. We grow Itasca and Frontenac Blanc grapes for white wine and Marquette and Crimson Pearl for red wine. We also have La Crescent vines which should be producing fruit for wine in two years.
We are also growing apples rhubarb, and pears for future fruit (non-grape) wines.
Grapes Grown Here:
Itasca
Marquette
Marquette
A new variety developed by the University of MN. We are excited about this grape because it has potential for making a very good dry white.
Marquette
Marquette
Marquette
This is another U of MN variety that makes a nice rose and also a dry/semi-dry red wine.
Crimson Pearl
Frontenac Blanc
Frontenac Blanc
This is our newest planting. Looking forward to making an excellent red wine from them in 2022.
Frontenac Blanc
Frontenac Blanc
Frontenac Blanc
This is one of our favorites for an aromatic semi-sweet white wine.
vineyard happenings
Spring
Spring
Spring
All pruning is typically completed by April. As soon as the snow is gone, we start preparing (fertilizer, weed removal) for the growing season.
Summer
Spring
Spring
Fuit is set by summer. Then we focus on nurturing the vines and protecting them from pests to ensure the grapes ripen properly.
Fall
Spring
Fall
When the sugar levels and pH tell us the grapes are ready, we harvest. Thankful for our amazing volunteers that help us pick each year!