Have you been thinking about starting a vineyard or a small grape planting? The best way to learn what it takes to start a vineyard is to help out at another established vineyard. However, these opportunities do not come along every day.
Fortunately, The Winery at Sovereign Estate is planting a new vineyard on June 16 and is offering free lunch and a viticulture class in return for helping to plant grapevines for a couple of hours! It will be a great learning opportunity for the beginner vintner, hobby grower, or someone looking to brush up on their skills before expanding their current vineyard. Details:
Vineyard Planting Outing – You’re Invited!
The Winery at Sovereign Estate and the University of Minnesota Extension viticulture program would like to invite you to a free vineyard planting outing.
Saturday, June 16th from 8:00am-2:00pm
The Winery at Sovereign Estate
9950 North Shore Road, Waconia, MN 55387
Start with a “classroom” lesson from the U of M’s Extension horticulturist, Annie Klodd, who will describe site selection, soil preparation, planting orientation, and planting…of course.
Then, put that new knowledge into action and head to the field where you will get to experience planting a vineyard of Marquette vines
Please RSVP by clicking the link below
Or email [email protected]
Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Bring gloves and dress for the outdoors.
Hope to see you there!