Vineyard

Nature’s Candy, Fresh From the Vine

The Kimmel Vineyard soil is rich and fertile — ideal grape growing conditions by any winemaker's standards, considering it’s only one of two places in existence with this unique geology.

bunch of chambourcin grapes
Chambourcin
Harvest:
Late August – September

A French-American hybrid grape, this variety is of unknown parentage and can produce wines of a light-to-medium body with the fruity aromas of cherry paired with earthy, spicy complexities.

DeChaunac grapes
DeChaunac
Harvest:
Late August – September

This is a reliable and productive red French-American hybrid grape widely grown in Hudson Valley. Wines produced from De Chaunac can be deeply inky in color despite its surprisingly light-to-medium body.

Edelweiss grapes
Edelweiss
Harvest:
Late August – September

Developed by Elmer Swenson, Edelweiss is a very winter-hardy grape. The clusters are large and rather loose. Early picking is essential for making wine, and the flavors contain hints of tropical fruit with a clean, crisp, and light caramel finish.

bunch of frontenac grapes
Frontenac
Harvest:
Late August – September

This grape variety was the first release of Minnesota’s new line of cold, hardy hybrids. It has become a standard Nebraska wine grape proven to be reliable. Frontenac grapes produce sound varietal wines as well as some outstanding ports.

bunch of lacrosse grapes
Lacrosse
Harvest:
Late August – September

Lacrosse grapes produce aromatic pear and apricot notes that extend slightly Muscat, citrus, and floral. These grapes are proven to make great varietal wine or blend well with others to add a fuller body and smooth finish.

bunch of vignoles grapes
Vignoles
Harvest:
Late August – September

One of the most versatile white grapes in Nebraska, Vignoles is used to produce wines ranging from dry to sweet and is considered a late-harvest dessert wine. Its luscious floral aroma and fruity flavors of citrus, pineapple, and apricot parallel that of a German Riesling.