Events at Tassel Ridge Winery

Event Dates Location/Information
NOW SOLD OUT Join Us for a Caribbean Murder Mystery Wine Dinner at Tassel Ridge Winery
Price: $45 per person, plus tax		 Saturday, July 31
Wine Tasting: 6:30 p.m.; Dinner Seating: 7:30 p.m.		 Tassel Ridge Winery
Tassel Ridge Winery is excited to welcome back Randy Manning's Jest Mysteries for a murder mystery featuring "Death of a Blackheart." Enjoy a three-course Caribbean inspired dinner paired with select Tassel Ridge wines and the murder mystery, "Death of a Blackheart" presented by Randy Manning's Jest Mysteries. It's sure to be an evening of great wine, great food, and great fun! You'll meet lots of fun characters at this show. In fact, audience members will get to play the fun characters in this show chock full of Fair Maidens, Lost Boys, Rival Pirates, and more. One thing for sure, if you've ever wanted to stand up and shout out Arggggghhhh, Death of a Blackheart is the show for you! Our murder mystery events sell out fast, so make your reservation soon. Advance reservations required by Wednesday, July 28. Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make reservations.

Red Wine Lovers Event at Tassel Ridge Winery
Price: $10 per person, plus tax (includes wine, appetizers, and gratuity)		 Saturday, August 14
4–6 p.m.		 Tassel Ridge Winery
Join our Winemaker, Rhonda Taylor, in the cellar at Tassel Ridge Winery for a barrel tasting of our new varietal wine, Marquette, made exclusively from grapes grown in our Mahaska County vineyards. We will also be tasting Merlot from the barrel. Steve Richardson, our Vineyard Manager and Certified Wine Educator, will join Rhonda in a discussion of the evolution of these wines from harvest to release. After the barrel tastings, enjoy Tassel Ridge finished dry reds and appetizers featuring products available in our gift shop. Steve Richardson will also be available to discuss grape production. Advance reservations required by Wednesday, August 11. Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make reservations.
Super Pairing Sunday
Price: Advance Reservations $12.50 per person, plus tax/at the door $15 per person, plus tax (includes 1 glass of wine and gratuity). Without a reservation, it's first come, first served. To guarantee your place, be sure to make a reservation. Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) no later than Wednesday, August 11.		 Sunday, August 15
1–3 p.m.		 Tassel Ridge Winery
Join us for lunch in a tent overlooking our vineyards. Our Super Pairing will feature Blackened Chicken Sliders with Cajun Aioli paired with Tassel Ridge Candlelight and served with a side and a gourmet cookie.
Harvest Lunch in the Vineyard
Price: $20 per person, plus tax (includes 1 glass of wine, lunch, and gratuity)		 Saturday, August 21
12–3 p.m.		 Tassel Ridge Winery
Join us in the vineyard as we celebrate the Harvest. Lunch will feature a gourmet sandwich, salad, and dessert paired with Tassel Ridge 2008 Iowa Edelweiss followed by a demonstration of our mechanical grape harvester (weather permitting). Advance reservations required by Wednesday, August 18. Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make reservations.
Girls' Night Out "End of Summer Fling"
Price: $25 per person, plus tax (includes 1 glass of your favorite Tassel Ridge Winery, dinner, and gratuity). Without a reservation, it's first come, first served. To guarantee your place, be sure to make a reservation. Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) no later than Wednesday, August 11.		 Thursday, August 26
6–8 p.m.		 Tassel Ridge Winery
Enjoy an end of summer evening at Tassel Ridge Winery with a glass of your favorite Tassel Ridge Wine, a Grilled Chicken Sandwich on a Ciabatta Roll, a side, and a dessert bar. Watch wine and food pairing demonstrations and take home recipe cards. We are pleased to welcome Tara Rozenboom, Interior Designer, as she shares a unique custom makeover of her home's kitchen and bathroom. Advance reservations required by Friday, August 20. These events sell out fast. Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make reservations.
Fish Barbeque at Tassel Ridge Winery
Price: $45 per person, plus tax (includes 1 glass of wine with each course and gratuity)		 Saturday, August 28
Wine Tasting: 6:30 p.m.; Dinner Seating: 7:00 p.m.		 Tassel Ridge Winery
Join us in a tent overlooking our vineyards for an End of Summer Fish Barbeque featuring Cedar Planked Salmon and Cedar Grilled Summer Vegetables paired with Tassel Ridge 2008 Iowa Brianna. For dessert, enjoy a Blackberry Peach Tart paired with Tassel Ridge Iowa Prairie Snow. Advance reservations required by Wednesday, August 25. Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make reservations.
Super Pairing Sunday
Price: Advance Reservations $12.50 per person, plus tax/at the door $15 per person, plus tax (includes 1 glass of wine and gratuity). Without a reservation, it's first come, first served. To guarantee your place, be sure to make a reservation. Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) no later than Wednesday, August 11.		 Sunday, August 29
1–3 p.m.		 Tassel Ridge Winery
Join us for lunch in a tent overlooking our vineyards. Our Super Pairing will feature Summer Squash and Goat Cheese Flatbread Pizza paired with Tassel Ridge American Chardonnay and served with a side and a gourmet cookie.