Delightful grapes straight from our vineyard
Pick Your Own Grapes
and make your own Juice, Preserves, perhaps Wine
Get ready to dive into our juicy grape journey! From the moment the sun kisses our vineyard to the precise harvest, every step is a dance of passion. You're not just tasting grapes; you're savoring an ode to nature's canvas. Welcome to a sip of pure vineyard magic! We have three cold climate varieties to choose from to make juice, preserves or wine:
Brianna: White grape hybrid variety. Brianna was initially used as a table grape but due to the vines’ hardiness in the cold, it has been planted for wine production as well. It can be used for fresh eating, making preserves, juice or wine. Yummmm. It’s sweet and fruity, with hints of grapefruit, mango and pineapple.
Frontenac Gris: White grape hybrid variety. Frontenac Gris has good body and strong fruity flavors, such as peach, pineapple and a bit of honey. If making wine, wines have a tint of the skins with a hint of salmon color. Its’ taste can be altered a bit when Oaked.
Frontenac Blanc: White grape hybrid variety. Frontenac Blanc is a variation of the red Frontenac grape. Frontenac Blanc has flavors and aromas of citrus, pineapple, pear, lemon peel and star fruit. Hereto, if making wine, the wine can be semi-dry and have fresh acidity. It can be paired with salty foods, seafood, cheese and pasta.
Off-Road Parking is Limited so Please Reserve Your Space now. Price includes up to 25 pounds of grapes (you choose variety) for only $65 per person. Please call Louise at 651-343-0993 to reserve your spot and make payment. Please feel free to bring a blanket and filled picnic basket to enjoy lunch on the front lawn. We may have some additional grape items for sale. We will assist by providing picking instructions, pruners, bucket(s) and boxes.
Picking dates/times vary due to weather and brix, however, currently we are taking reservations for the following dates/times, (please select day/time):
September 5 through September 8 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM September 5 through September 8 at 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. September 12 through September 15 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM September 12 through September at 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Juice is always a delicious option. There are lots of recipes on the internet for jelly, jam or preserves. They are wonderful - we call it Dru Gele (grape preserves). If you choose to make wine and have a kit, it too will be wonderful. If you wish, you may contact our area winery (additional information provided at picking) to work with them to create your own wine. So many good choices.
Taste the harvest of joy
Join us during harvest, volunteering can be so tasteful, when you get to take home some of the fruits of your labor. Be a part of the dream.
Harvest Volunteering
Come join Dru Avling and schedule your volunteer day and time, taste those grapes and participate in our journey with us! Get ready to dive into the world of grapes and flavors like never before. Harvesting is done on two weekends, typically in September. Volunteers sign up to harvest in 4 hour time slots on a Saturday or Sunday (multiple times if wish). Then the sipping begins as we thank you with wine or if under 21 with Dru Gele (grape preserves). Please click the link below.