Contributed by Dan Wolfe, Associate Winemaker

Rassie Farms and Vineyards in North East, PA. Apple trees, Blueberries and Grape Vineyards overlooking Lake Erie. 

This we mark as  the beginning of 2016 Harvest!  This week we will be pressing Bacchus grapes and Niagara grapes. The vineyards are looking great this year for all of the native varieties. After two very harsh and damaging winters, the vinifera are also recovering nicely and we should also have a much better crop this year than we did last year.  For our current predicted grape and juice availability for this season- click here!

Our Australian Juice arrived last week for anyone that placed orders or would like to come and get some. This is a very high quality juice and I suggest coming and getting some while supplies last. It is available this year prepackaged in both pails and drums. To learn more about these Australian juices and order online (or by phone), click here.

This week we have the California juice arriving for the folks that ordered pails or drums. There is also some extra pails for those who did not place orders a head of time- make sure you call at 814-725-1314 to inquire about availability if you would like to snatch these extra pails up before they are gone! Learn more about our California juice pail sale here.

Dan Wolfe joined Presque Isle Wine Cellars in 2011 and is our Associate Winemaker. Dan started making wines from Wine kits in 2007 and the hobby quickly became an obsession. His habit then escalated to buying fresh grape juice at harvest time, and he started experimenting with blending different wines. Dan has entered his wines in many local and out of town competitions, bringing home Gold medals and best of show in places like California. He is a member of the American Wine Society and judges wine competitions locally and around the state.