http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:38:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The grapes are ripening quickly and harvest should be under way sometime near the end of August or the first part of September.  If you are interested in helping pick grapes, we will trade vouchers for B&B stays or merchandise from the Winery Shop for your labor.  Just let us ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2010/08/harvest-help-wanted/ Join us for fun and delicious wine! Loren and Dianna will be tasting and selling their wines at the IA State Fair - IA Wine Garden this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 17th-19th.  We were delighted our wines: Farm House Irish Charm, White, Catina, Heritage, Bella, and Frederick's Red were selected ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2010/08/join-us-at-the-iowa-wine-garden-ia-state-fair-this-week/ Fredericksburg, IA -- It's not too late to spend a little time with the family before school starts, and a great family destination is the Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast! You will be staying on a real working farm with dairy cattle, ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2010/08/fredericksburg-iowa-bb-is-a-great-family-experience/ The Iowa Wine Trail will be having a special weekend event in mid-April. Please join us on Saturday and Sunday, April 24 & 25, 2010. The event will be open both days from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. This year's theme: Decadence2 Each winery will serve samples of local Iowa foods paired ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2010/03/iowa-wine-trail-event-coming-soon/ Need an idea for your Valentine's Day outing? Idea 1: Enjoy a Spectacular Dining Experience with your Valentine at the Farm House Gathering Room on Friday evening February 12th or Saturday evening, February 13th. Reservations required for either the 5:00 pm or 7:30 pm dining times. Dinner includes: Complimentary ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2010/02/farm-house-hosts-annual-valentines-dinner/ No matter which team you're rooting for (or against) you know you'll have a good time here with us! Super Bowl Fun at the Farm House Gathering Room Sunday, February 7th, starting at 4:30pm Watch the BIG GAME with friends and family on our 52" BIG SCREEN TV - in HD! There will ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2010/02/super-bowl-party-at-the-farm-house/ Mike White, ISU Extension Viticulture Specialist, will be teaching a series called "Commercial Winegrape 101 Series." Class dates include January 19th, January 26th, February 2nd & February 9th. The February 9th class will feature Establishing a Small Winery Presentation & Tasting by Loren & Dianna (owners/operators of our own Engelbrecht Family ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2010/01/learn-through-the-isu-extension/ We have been hard at work here at the Farm House. Aside from our very successful harvest, 2 brand new wines, and an upcoming Christmas Open House, we have managed to get even more local (and not so local) stores to carry our wines. Not only is it great news for ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2009/11/new-vendors-make-buying-wine-even-easier/ It was a fruitful fall here at the Farm House! The vineyard had much more to offer than a beautiful sight on the walking trail. We were able to harvest over 57,000 pounds of grapes this year! Here are a few pictures from the harvest. We hope you enjoy them - as ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2009/11/2009-grape-harvest-a-success/ Engelbrecht Family Winery now has 2 exciting new wines to choose from! Introducing Frederick's Red & Irish Charm! Frederick's Red: - A bold, adventurous, dry red wine - Made from our own Frontecan & St. Croix grapes - Best when served at room temperature (approx. 62 degrees) Irish Charm: - Delightfully sweet white wine - Made from our ... http://thefarmhousebb.com/blog/2009/11/2-new-wines-introduced-at-family-winery/