Richwood Winery
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Penny Aguirre and Mike Bullock purchased the property in the fall of 2007. In the spring of 2008, they planted three varieties of cold hardy grapes: LaCrescent, Frontenac Gris, and Marquette. In June of 2009, they bottled approximately 5,000 bottles of five wines and began selling them in liquor stores in Minnesota. Penny and Mike were pleased to welcome Vicky Johnson as a partner in 2010.
That same year, Richwood Winery bottled about 6,000 bottles of nine distinctive wines and were excited that three of the new wines were made with the addition of blue agave nectar as a sweetener. In August of 2010, the tasting room opened and is currently open Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 6 PM, May through October.
Minnesota Farm Winery rules dictate that a winery in Minnesota must use 51% Minnesota grown grapes, so they are purchasing their Minnesota grapes from around the state and buying Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir from California. The grape vines in the Richwood vineyard began producing grapes for wine making the fall of 2011. The grapes are crushed and the wine made and bottled in the wine laboratory at the winery.
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Directions
Take County Highway 21 (Richwood Road) 10 miles North out of Detroit Lakes, MN. Take a right at the Richwood store on County Highway 34. The Winery is located a half a mile on the right.
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Buffalo Red
Buffalo Red is named in honor of the location of our winery and vineyard. As the Buffalo River emerges from Buffalo Lake and heads to the Red River, it leaves open water throughout the year, creating a unique microclimate for our vineyard.
Buffalo Red is a tribute to this gift and the buffalo that once roamed where the winery sits today. This Richwood Winery selection is a semi-dry red blend that would pair perfectly with friends and a buffalo steak.
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Frontenac Gris
Our Frontenac Gris has aromas of melon, enticing citrus, peach, tropical fruit with a hint of cinnamon. Unique and complex flavors make this an excellent semi-sweet wine for any occasion.
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La Crescent
Our Richwood La Crescent offers aromas of peach, apricot, nectarine with a hint of fig. It's a semi-dry white wine with a distinct taste that makes it a nice alternative
to Chardonnay.
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Lady Sipper
Our Richwood Lady Sipper is a crisp semi-dry wine made especially for the ladies. Men seem to like it too!
Blue Agave Nectar is a delicious natural sweetener preferred by health-conscious people for use in foods and beverages. It is reported to have a low glycemic index rating and is often used by people who want to avoid sucrose and artificial sweeteners.
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Marquette
Our Marquette has wonderful aromas of cherry, chocolate and fresh strawberries. It is easy on the palate and has a finish that leaves you wanting more.
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Rosie's Red
A semi-sweet wine made to Rosie's taste
the winemakers mother.
Blue Agave Nectar is a delicious natural sweetener preferred by health-conscious people for use in foods and beverages. It is reported to have a low glycemic index rating and is often used by people who want to avoid sucrose and artificial sweeteners.
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