By CHRIS and SHERRY HARDIE
It's not easy growing wine grapes in this part of the country. Late frost to spring buds or an early frost to ripening grapes, and the bone-chilling cold of winter that damages vines are real threats.
But thanks to variety of cold-climate grapes developed specifically to withstand our weather, vineyards such as Seven Hawks near Fountain City, Wis., grow their own crops. The vineyard has almost 18,000 hybrid grape vines planted on steep bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.
This grape - named after the Minnesota city - has been on the market since 2002 only but is comparable in many qualities to a sauvignon blanc or a riesling, with orchard fruit and citrus flavors balanced with high acidity.
Sherry: "Pineapple and grapefruit with a touch of almond on the finish." 3 stars
Chris: "Floral bouquet with flavors of apricot and pineapple." 3 stars Available locally for about $12.
Coming next week: Graffigna Malbec Reserve
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