Midwest Wine Press’ First and Only Recipe
From Coyote Moon Vineyards in New York comes this delectable creation made with Brianna wine: Tropical Bacon Covered Pineapple. It’s made with a cup of Brianna. (Coyote Moon does not say what to do...
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Wollersheim Harvests As Harazthy Turns 200
Wisconsin wine pioneer Agoston Haraszthy is having a 200th birthday celebration in Sonoma, California this week. Count Haraszthy, as he is sometimes called, came to Wisconsin in the 1840’s from Hungary to plant grapes...
Iowa Wine: On The Farm and Now In The City
Like many Midwestern states, Iowa has recently experienced a dramatic increase in the number of wineries from 53 in 2006 to 76 today. Not only has the number of wineries increased, but the types...
Champaign Illinois Takes On Champagne France
The German poet, Goethe said, ‘Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” The quote has been prophetic for Illinois Sparkling Company. Illinois Sparkling has embarked on a bold move to create methode champenoise sparkling...
Netherlands Expanding Cold Climate Grapes
Midwest Wine Press has reported about the impact of the craft beer craze on local cider and wine production so it’s interesting to read a wine story from another beer and ‘vine’ industry scenario....
Chicagoist: 67 Craft Brewers Set to Open in Illinois
The Chicagoist reports that the number of craft brewers is swelling in Illinois and nationwide. Illinois has 57 craft brewers currently, but that number is set to double, according to the article. Makes you...
New Katie Cook Blog Post
Again, technical wine writing at its best from the University of Minnesota’s Katie Cook. In this episode, Katie makes Edelweiss Kabinett style and explains where that “foxy” smell really comes from: http://enology.umn.edu/2012/08/28/edelweiss-kabinett/
Grape Breeder’s Hypothesis Could Reveal Norton Grape Origins
A Virginia grape breeder has conducted experiments and historical research that could lead to the unveiling of the genetic origin of one of America’s most renowned and mysterious native grapes: Norton. The UK-based Journal...
Washington Post Wine Critic Kinda-Sorta Likes Norton
Being a coastal wine critic means that you can’t like any wine that the wine critic herd has not already approved. So it’s encouraging that Washington Post critic Dave McIntyre comes within a hair’s...
Wisconsin Harvest Report from Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Across the 715,000 square mile area we call the Midwest, the grape harvest reports have a similar theme: Good quality, but reduced yields. This report from The Eau Claire Leader includes interviews with several...