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The Soul of Our Vineyard

Explore our curated selection of wines, each bottle a testament to our dedication to quality, tradition, and the unique terroir of Forestville Vines. From the crisp, refreshing whites to the bold, complex reds, our wines encapsulate the essence of our cherished vineyard. Discover the flavors that make us a beloved staple among wine enthusiasts

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Itasca Reserve

Dry -Bold Chardonnay

A wonderful light wine that has aromas of pear, violet, melon, oak, and subtle notes of honey. Aged 1 year before bottling. It is clean and pleasant with pear,
floral notes, and a long finish.

27 Bottle / 10 Glass
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Spelling Bee

Semi-Sweet – Moscato variety

A semi sweet white wine. It is refreshing with aromas of starfruit, pear, melon, and violet. It also has a long finish with subtle floral notes.

22 Bottle / 9 Glass

Itasca

Dry – Chardonnay characteristics

A wonderful light white wine that has aromas of pear, violet, melon, and subtle notes of honey. It has a clean and pleasant appearance with a long finish.

22 Bottle / 9 Glass
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School House White

Sweet – Riesling flavor

A white wine that features great aromas along with a brilliant gold color with a sweet finish. This fresh, light wine as hints of pear, star fruit and lemon peel.

22 Bottle / 9 Glass
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Summer Vacation

Rose’ Wine

A rose’ wine made from the St. Pepin, Brianna & Marquette fruit. Resulting in a delicate and clean wine with hints of pear, lemon peel, and star fruit.

22 Bottle / 9 Glass
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1897 Reserve

Dry Red Pinot Noir qualities

Our award-winning bold red wine with Pinot Noir that is hand-crafted in small lots. Petite Pearl, one of the Midwest’s newest grape varieties. Deep red color. Aged in French Oak barrels. Lots of fresh fruit notes including cherry and plum.

29 Bottle / 10 Glass
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Spring Break

Semi-Sweet Blend

A full-bodied fruit, forward red wine that has been aged for 18 months in oak barrels. This rich, juicy wine is made from Syrah also known as Shiraz, and has notes of vanilla beans, pepper, and spice, with subtle notes of blackberry and blueberry.

29 Bottle / 10 Glass
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Playground

Cabernet Sauvignon

A Cabernet Sauvignon full-bodied red wine aged for 18 months in oak barrels. Playground has great aromas of black currant, dark spices, and plum sauce balanced with a hint of vanilla from the oak aging, delicious!

28 Bottle / 9 Glass
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School House Red

Medium Bodied Red 

Frontenac fruit from the Forestville Vineyard. Aged over a year in French Oak barrels. Dark red, medium-bodied with lots of fresh fruit flavor, including cherry currant.

21 Bottle / 9 Glass
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2020

Itasca Reserve

Dry -Bold Chardonnay

A wonderful light wine that has aromas of pear, violet, melon, oak, and subtle notes of honey. Aged 1 year before bottling. It is clean and pleasant with pear, floral notes, and a long finish.

Pairs Well With

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Herb-Crusted Cod

The wine’s crispness and floral notes make it a perfect match for seafood, particularly lighter fish like cod, halibut, or scallops, prepared simply with herbs and lemon.

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Chicken Piccata

The wine’s acidity and floral notes would balance well with the lemon-caper sauce of a classic chicken piccata.

Taste Profile

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Pear

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Violet

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Melon

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Oak

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Honey

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2020

Spelling Bee

Semi-Sweet – Moscato variety

A semi sweet white wine. It is refreshing with aromas of starfruit, pear, melon, and violet. It also has a long finish with subtle floral notes.

Pairs Well With

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Spicy Thai Green Curry

The sweetness of the wine balances the heat from the curry, complementing the aromatic spices and herbs.

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Berry Compote

For a brunch or dessert option, the light sweetness of these pancakes along with the tartness of the berry compote complements the wine’s fruity and floral characteristics.

Taste Profile

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Pear

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Violet

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Melon

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Starfruit

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2019

Itasca

Dry – Chardonnay characteristics

A wonderful light white wine that has aromas of pear, violet, melon, and subtle notes of honey. It has a clean and pleasant appearance with a long finish.

Pairs Well With

N

Herb-Crusted Cod

The wine’s crispness and floral notes make it a perfect match for seafood, particularly lighter fish like cod, halibut, or scallops, prepared simply with herbs and lemon.

N

Chicken Piccata

The wine’s acidity and floral notes would balance well with the lemon-caper sauce of a classic chicken piccata.

Taste Profile

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Pear

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Violet

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Melon

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Oak

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Honey

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2019

School House White

Sweet – Riesling flavor

A white wine that features great aromas along with a brilliant gold color with a sweet finish. This fresh, light wine has hints of pear, star fruit, and lemon peel.

Pairs Well With

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Pear and Almond Tart

The pear notes in the School House White wine complement the natural sweetness of a pear and almond tart, enhancing its fruity and nutty flavors. This dessert’s subtle sweetness and buttery pastry are perfect matches for the wine’s sweet finish and crisp, fresh profile, making it a delightful pairing for an after-dinner treat.

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Spicy Thai Mango Salad

The crisp and sweet characteristics of School House White wine balance beautifully with the spicy, sweet, and sour elements of a Thai mango salad. The wine’s hints of star fruit and lemon peel provide a refreshing counterpoint to the salad’s heat, enhancing the mango’s tropical sweetness and the dressing’s tangy flavors.

Taste Profile

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Pear

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Star Fruit

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Lemon Peel

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2019

Summer Vacation

Rose’ Wine

A rose’ wine made from the St. Pepin, Brianna & Marquette fruit resulting in a delicate and clean wine with hints of pear, lemon peel, and star fruit.

Pairs Well With

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Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad

The peach aromas in the Summer Vacation rosé wine naturally complement the sweetness and charred notes of grilled peaches in a salad. Combined with creamy burrata, the wine’s semi-sweet profile and citrus hints elevate the dish, balancing the richness of the cheese and the smoky, sweet flavors of the fruit.

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Citrus-Marinated Grilled Chicken

The hints of grapefruit and citrus in Summer Vacation rosé make it a great match for chicken marinated in citrus juices and spices. The wine’s semi-sweet nature and refreshing acidity help cut through the richness of the grilled meat, enhancing the zesty and tangy flavors of the marinade.

Taste Profile

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Pear

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Star Fruit

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Lemon Peel

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2018

1897 Reserve

Dry Red Pinot Noir qualities

Our award-winning bold red wine with Pinot Noir that is hand-crafted in small lots. Petite Pearl, one of the Midwest’s newest grape varieties. Deep red color. Aged in French Oak barrels. Lots of fresh fruit notes including cherry and plum.

Pairs Well With

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Braised Beef Short Ribs

The deep, robust flavors of 1897, a full-bodied red wine with notes of cherry, berry, and spices, pair excellently with the rich, savory taste of braised beef short ribs. The meat’s tenderness and the sauce’s complexity complement the wine’s oaky undertones and peppery notes, enhancing the overall dining experience.

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Wild Mushroom Risotto

The earthy flavors of a wild mushroom risotto harmonize with the vanilla and spice notes of the 1897 red wine. This dish’s creamy texture and the umami from the mushrooms are a perfect backdrop to the wine’s full body and rich, dark fruit flavors, making each bite and sip a delightful contrast.

Taste Profile

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Cherry

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Berry

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Black Pepper

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Vanilla

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Spices

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2020

Spring Break

Semi-Sweet Blend

A full-bodied fruit-forward red wine that has been aged for 18 months in oak barrels. This rich, juicy wine is made from Syrah also known as Shiraz, and has notes of vanilla beans, pepper, and spice, with subtle notes of blackberry and blueberry.

Pairs Well With

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Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon

The bold flavors of pepper and spice in the Spring Break full-bodied red wine are an excellent complement to a pepper-crusted filet mignon. The wine’s notes of vanilla bean and sweet red fruit add depth and richness to the dish, elevating the juicy, tender steak with its complex flavors.

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Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

This dish, layered with rich tomato sauce and an assortment of roasted vegetables, pairs wonderfully with Spring Break’s robust profile. The sweetness of the roasted veggies and the savoriness of the cheese enhance the sweet red fruit notes and the subtle hints of spice and vanilla in the wine, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

Taste Profile

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Dark Fruit

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Spices

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Black Pepper

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Vanilla

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2020

Playground

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Playground is a medium-bodied red wine aged for 18 months in oak barrels. This flavorful wine has great aromas of black current, dark spices, plum sauce, and balanced with a hint of vanilla from oak aging.

Pairs Well With

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Plum and Duck Confit Pizza

The plum sauce and black currant notes in the Playground medium-bodied red wine make it a perfect pairing for a pizza topped with duck confit and plum slices. The sweetness and tartness of the plums on the pizza complement the wine’s fruity characteristics, while the rich, savory duck enhances its dark spice flavors.

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Spiced Lamb Kebabs

The aromatic profile of Playground, featuring dark spices and a hint of vanilla, pairs beautifully with spiced lamb kebabs. The grilled, spiced meat accentuates the wine’s oak-induced vanilla nuances and complements the deep, rich flavors of black currant and plum, creating a delightful balance of taste and aroma.

Taste Profile

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Plum Sauce

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Dark Spices

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Black Current

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Vanilla

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2020

School House Red

Medium Bodied Red 

Frontenac fruit from the Forestville Vineyard. Aged over a year in French Oak barrels. Dark red, medium-bodied with lots of fresh fruit flavor, including cherry currant.

Pairs Well With

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Blackberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin

The sweet and tart blackberry glaze on a juicy pork tenderloin mirrors the blackberry notes in the School House Red medium-bodied wine. This pairing enhances both the fruitiness of the wine and the savory depth of the meat, with the plum and black currant flavors adding a delightful complexity.

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Plum and Goat Cheese Tart

This savory tart, featuring plums and creamy goat cheese on a flaky pastry base, is a great match for School House Red’s distinct fruit notes. The plum in the tart brings out the wine’s own plum flavors, while the tangy goat cheese complements its medium body and smooth finish, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

Taste Profile

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Plum

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Blackberry

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Cherry Current