MINNESOTA...PICK YOUR OWN GRAPES

[NorthernWinos]

I see that Great River Vineyard is having a Pick-Your-Own grapes day this Sunday....70 miles south of Minneapolis/St. Paul..

http://www.greatrivervineyard.com/index.html

 

[SouthernMan]

I wish vineyards in my area would allow people to pick wine grapes, but unfortunately they don't. I've called a couple of vineyards and they won't even sell grapes.
Edited by: SouthernMan

 

[JWMINNESOTA]

I ran across this a couple nights ago,funny how wine makers tend to go to same places eh.About two hour drive from here, didn't see what there prices were, tried to get on there "home wine makers" list and the email bounced back as undeliverable.

 

[NorthernWinos]

Here's an Email....

Dear Grape Picking Friends;

Because of the late blossom this
spring and the cool start to summer we have been agonizing over when to
have our annual "Pick Your own Wine grapes Day".

All crops are late this season and it has been difficult decision.

We
have decided to delay it one week to SUNDAY, Sept. 28th. This should
allow all varieties to drop their acid levels, in particular the
Frontenac.

This puts harvest critically late in September but
we have decided it is best this year to risk it in the interest of
better quality fruit (and wine).

WHEN: SUNDAY, Sept. 28th (a week later than normal)
TIME: 8:00 AM to Noon (or so)
PLACE: Great River Vineyard, Lake City, MN, 12 miles south of Red Wing, MN, 3 miles north of Lake City, right along Hwy. 61. - [ame="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=35680+Hwy.+61+Blvd,+Lake+City,+MN+55041&sll="]Link to Map[/ame]
PRICE:
$1.00/lb. (same as previous years) Crushing and destemming of red
varieties is free if you bring your own buckets with sealable lids.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you here. Call or email us if you have questions.

The Marshalls
Great River Vineyard/Nursery
35680 Hwy. 61 Blvd.
Lake City, MN 55041
Toll free: (877)345-3531
Website: http://www.greatrivervineyard.com
E-mail: [email protected]

 

[hannabarn]

Thanks for that info! I called for info and didn't get a call back. It's about 4 hours from Hayward and I am trying to talk Betty into making the trip!

 

[NorthernWinos]

Here is a place in Madison, WI...Might be closer for you.

http://www.wineandhop.com/mitchellVinyard.shtml

Check it out...they may have some left.

 

[hannabarn]

NW, That is a great site! Thanks. The only problem is that is about an hour from where I previously lived!! About 6 hours from where we are now. According to the picking times, maybe I can go back for a visit and pick some in October!

 

[grapeman]

I'm just starting to picklots of grapesBarney. Remember you are only quite a bit west of Appleman

 

[hannabarn]

Now that would be a trip we would enjoy!! 2 days getting there, a week picking grapes and 2 days returning!! Should get home in time for snow!!

 

[Waldo]

Checking Google maps for the distance from Benton to Appleman

 

[gaudet]

Checking Google maps for the distance from Benton to Appleman

Results: Too Damn Far

I just drove 3 hours one way to get those muscadines. I must be hooked.........