September 13, 2018
Happy Anniversary, Dear Don and Mary!
On a beautiful Minnesota day much like today 44 years ago, Don and Mary were married in a small church in Flensburg, Minnesota. Being it was a Friday the 13th, their special day was bound to have some problems. Don says the car they were driving to the church started spewing black smoke and it had to be looked at while they were saying their vows. Luckily the issue wasn't a problem with the engine, so they were able to drive it away as husband and wife after their ceremony.
If you come to the Hungarian Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp this Saturday, September 15, make sure to congratulate the Millners for showing us all a fine example of commitment and love.
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Millner Heritage Expansion Featured on WJON
Photo credit: WJON.com
Jon was recently interviewed by WJON regarding the winery's expansion to the south. Did you hear? This summer Millner Heritage purchased 27 acres about 2 miles south on highway 15 and we plan to start planting grapes next year, starting with 500 La Crescent vines.
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f that wasn't exciting enough, we have a NEW wine called 'Sotan (like Minnesotan) and will be introducing it as soon as the label is approved. It is Jon's American take on a Hungarian style of dessert wine called tokaji aszu.
End of Harvest
This Sunday we will conclude our harvest season with an epic crew! For our last harvest day, we have over 50 volunteers coming to collect Frontenac and Frontenac Gris.
We are so grateful for an early harvest as we had this year. An early harvest means the plant has enough time before the frost to replenish itself and "harden off" (meaning the juices from the growth during the season goes back into the roots of the vine and the new growth becomes woody). This bodes well for the health of the plant, and we expect an even better crop next year!
Upcoming Events at the Winery
Make sure you keep an eye on the Millner calendar on our website or Facebook page. We have many upcoming events:
-Hungarian Harvest Festival and FREE Grape Stomp on September 15. Be sure to stop by; Naplemente and Sechs will both be on special for 30% off!
-Make sure you bring the whole family to the Oktoberfest Grape Stomp on October 6 & 7.
-SPOOKY Vineathon on October 28 to raise money for the Dassel Area Food Shelf
-Case Club St. Martin's Day dinner celebration on November 10.
-Another great Ladies Night on November 30.
If you are planning an event, I would love to hear from you! Give me a call for pricing and a special tour of our facility.
Cheers,
Sundee
320-223-8748
