Events at Tassel Ridge Winery
| Event | Dates | Location/Information |
| Heart of Iowa Wine Trail "Tropical Wine Festival" Price: $35 per person-Advance Purchase $30 person | Friday, February 3 6:00-9:00 p.m. | Des Moines Botanical Center, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive Escape the Iowa winter for an evening and enjoy the warmth and beauty of the Des Moines Botanical Center. Sample some of the best Iowa wines and enjoy an array of hors d’oeuvres. Wear your favorite tropical attire and you could win a prize for the best male tropical outfit, the best female tropical outfit, or the best original tropical outfit. Bottles of the wines sampled at the event can be purchased from the wineries to enjoy during the evening or to take home. Advance tickets can be purchased at Tassel Ridge Winery and the other Heart of Iowa Wine Trail member wineries. For a listing of member wineries, visit www.heartofiowawinetrail.com. |
| SOLD OUT Chocolate Lovers' Cooking Demo Price: $10 per person, plus tax-Harvest Club Members & 1 Guest Price: $5 per person, plus tax | Saturday, February 4 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Tassel Ridge Winery If you’re a chocolate lover, then this event is for you! Indulge in an afternoon of chocolate at Tassel Ridge Winery. Chef Linda DeJong shows you how to make decadent chocolate creations including Flourless Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Pots de Crème Tarts and homemade marshmallows to float in our signature Hot Chocolate made with Tassel Ridge Finalé Raspberry dessert wine. Sample the chocolate creations and take home recipe cards. Advance reservations required by Wednesday, February 1. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE(9463) for reservations. |
| Wine & Chocolate Weekend Price: $10 per person, plus tax-Harvest Club Members & 1 Guest Price: $5 per person, plus tax | Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, February 10, 11, & 12 Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; & Sunday 12-6 p.m. | Tassel Ridge Winery Bring your Valentine to Tassel Ridge Winery for a wine and chocolate pairing experience featuring award-winning Tassel Ridge wines paired with fine European chocolates from Chocolaterie Stam. Discover why wine and chocolate is a match made in heaven! No advance reservations are required. This divine wine and chocolate experience is available anytime during our regular business hours this weekend. |
| Valentine's Wine Dinner-We still have seats available on Fri., Feb. 10, We are now SOLD Out on Sat. Feb. 11 Price: $60 per person, plus tax-Harvest Club Members & 1 Guest Price: $55 per person, plus tax (includes dinner, wine paired with each course, and gratuity) | Friday & Saturday, February 10 & 11 6:30 p.m. Wine Tasting & Cheese Reception; 7:30 p.m. Dinner Seating | Tassel Ridge Winery Treat your Valentine to a romantic evening at Tassel Ridge Winery. Begin with a wine and cheese reception in our Tasting Room and then enjoy a gourmet three-course dinner. A Mixed Green Salad with Candlelight House Dressing will be served with Tassel Ridge Candlelight followed by Beef Tenderloin with an In the Dark reduction and served with Roasted Baby Reds and Seasoned Green Beans paired with Tassel Ridge In the Dark. For dessert, a decadent New York Style Cheesecake with Chocolate Granfinalé sauce and fresh Blackberries will be paired with Tassel Ridge award-winning Chocolate Granfinalé. Choose from an intimate table for two or a larger table for a group celebration. Advance reservations required by Wednesday, February 8. Contact the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) for reservations. |