Sunday, July 12, 2009

Basilica Block Party - July 2009


Haven't taken many pics, having TOO much fun.
Imagine, Counting Crowes, Black Crows, Jayhawks and the Crofuts in the VIP tent. Who'd a thought.... it was avian weekend. Lot of birds flying around the Basilica. The weekend really took flight.

Love sharing the grape with great people and musicians. Thanks to all who joined us!
-Don

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Indy International Wine competition results are in.....Biggest wine competition in the world...

Frontenac Rose`, 2008, SILVER
Frontenac Gris Ice Wine, Essence du Nord, 2007, SILVER
Prairie Blanc, 2007, SILVER
Prairie Red, 2006, BRONZE
LaCrescent, 2008, BRONZE
LaCrescent Ice Wine, 2007, BRONZE


Crofut Family wines from February-June of 2009 have been awarded a combined
25 medals in 4 months in national and international competitions.

About the Indy International Wine Competition.
The Indy International Wine Competition is the largest scientifically organized and independent wine competition in the United States, the world's largest wine market. More than 3,000 commercial entries from 12 countries and 39 US states will be evaluated by our distinguished 80 judges. Wine writers and winemakers, winegrowers and enologists, chefs and sommeliers, wine distributors, retailers and consumers meet every year in Indianapolis, the heart of America, a truly central place for your wines to be seen and recognized.

The Indiana State Fair Wine Competition began in 1973 as an Indiana-only event. The competition began admitting entries from across the world in 1992 under Richard Vine, Purdue University Enology Professor Christian Butzke took over the leadership of the competition in 2006.

“It is gratifying to see the Indy International’s continued success,” says Butzke, Chief Judge. “Wineries from all over the world value the medals they receive from this competition.”

Friday, June 12, 2009

The grapes are in bloom!

The rain was right on time and the BLOOM is ON.

Grapes in bloom look like fuzzy chia pets, but the delicate scent gently sweetens each breath in the vineyard. It is my favorite time to walk among the vines with a glass of wine.

A moment of subtle blending of the scent of blooming grapes, and the taste of the finished wine.

Come within the next two weeks and share the harmony and passion of the grape. There are lots of fun activities taking place, and the sights and scents are too sweet to miss. Come join us!

Don

Upcoming Events

Basilica Block Party July 10-12.
The Crofuts will be hanging with the other birds at the Basilica block Party as we will be pouring Crofut wines at the Cities 97 VIP tent. (Counting Crows, Black Crows and the Jayhawks are some of the bands scheduled). Who could have thought up and invited all of the "Crows" to share the grape on the same weekend in Minneapolis?

Taste of Savage
The Crofuts will be serving at Savage Community Park on Thursday June 25th from 7-9.
Be sure and get your tickets at Marketplace Liquors in Savage (Co Rd 42 and MN 13). $20. This event sells out quickly, so if you are planning to go, Get your tickets NOW. Rock on, Dan Patch Days!

"Tin Cups to Glittering Goblets"
Follow our trail and discover the living story of the growth of southern Minnesota in five vessels: Wine glass, Beer mug, Teacup, Punch cup, and Tin cup!
Follow this link for additional info:
http://mnriverwinebeerhistorytrail.com/

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

More Medals!

May 2009. The 33rd International Eastern Wine Competition awarded Crofut Winery with Bronze medals for our Frontenac Gris and Prairie Blanc, plus a Silver medal for our LaCrescent White.

Winning a medal in this competition is an exceptional honor since all judges must be in agreement. Medals require a unanimous panel vote, so any winning medals in the IEWC are worthy of note.

The Northwoods White is now for sale at the vineyard in a limited release. It's getting rave reviews, so stop in and get yours before the rush is on!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

KS95 this morning & Next Fix Prixe menu

Here is the Fix Prixe menu for Fiday May 29th 5-7 pm.
Spring salad with wild blueberry/frontenac gris vinagrette
Al fresco artichoke/spring vegetable pizza
Rhubarb cake with vanilla bean fluff
(Sunset is complimentary)

The cost is $15 per person, and you can ensure your spot at the party by making your reservation online at crofutwinery.com.

Oh, heard we were on KS 95 this morning, they were talking about Minnesota
wines and a comment was made that Crofut wines in Jordan are awesome.

Nice start for the day!
Don

PS> Our inaugural Fix Prixe celebration was sold out! You can see pictures from the event on our Facebook page.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

New online stuff

We've got a cool new link from the Taste section of the Star Tribune website! There's a rotating ad in the top right corner of the main Taste page. If you click it, it "rolls back" and shows a nifty ad for the Crofut Vineyard. Pretty cool!

Speaking of cool, we're now allowing people to buy wine online and register/pay for events online. Our customer base is growing and there's a limited supply of our best wines. Don't wait for a nice afternoon to swing by the vineyard -- secure your order today online!