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The Triumph of Midwest Wine: How Cold-Climate Hybrids Earned A Seat at the Table

To the casual drinker browsing retail shelves or perusing a restaurant list, wine competition medals and scoring stickers can often feel like an alphabet soup of hyperbole. Best of Class. Double Gold. 96 Points. Triple Gold. It is easy to wonder: What do these shiny foils actually mean?

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Welcome to the Rolling Forks Vineyards blog—your guide to the ultimate Minnesota wine experience in the heart of the Glacial Ridge region. From the science behind our cold-hardy grapes to seasonal recipes and live events overlooking Lake Minnewaska, we’re sharing our passion for family, farming, and award-winning wine.

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Cihlars named 2023 outstanding conservationists

Pope Soil & Water Conservation District selected the Cihlars as this year’s recipients. Excerpt from the November 2023 Pope Soil…

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Guest Blog: Rolling Forks Vineyards provides a perfect taste of home

by Deb Mercier There’s a certain magic to be experienced when you’re sitting on the patio sipping a glass of…

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Very Berry & Autumn Bruschetta

These recipes were developed by our kitchen staff, who enjoy brainstorming all sorts of new appetizers to go alongside your…

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LAVANDA’S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

Lavanda’s Italian Wedding Soup Have you been enjoying our homemade Italian Wedding soup? You are in luck! We are sharing the…

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Cold Climate Grapes and Wine

Are Diamonds a Wine’s Best Friend?

It seems like an odd question to ask. Wine and diamonds are often grouped in with things of finery, so…

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Rolling Forks Vineyards earns national recognition for its local wines

Rolling Forks Vineyard, Glenwood, Minn., recently earned top honors at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for three of their…

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