The doors to the winery were officially opened in July of 1999. There are over 200 acres on the property, 38 of which are grapes, making Carlos Creek Winery the largest vineyard in Minnesota and the five surrounding states. There are 500 grape vines added to the vineyard each year. The Riesling plantings provide their best selling white wine and the best selling red is their award winning Merlot. Carlos Creek Winery is also home to one of the largest plantings of "Frontenac" grapes in the United States. This grape varietal was developed in by the University of Minnesota. It is a cross between a Cabernet and Merlot and in a few years should be getting more recognition as west coast vineyards are now starting to grow them.
Location:
6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria Minnesota 56308
Telephone
320-846-5443 Fax 320-763-9290
Other Wine Country nearby:
(Alexandria) Carlos Creek Winery
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06/08 Coming to The Alexandria area
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Scandinavian Hjemkomst and Midwest Viking Festivals Moorhead MN June28-29 The Midwest Viking Festival is an outdoor gathering of craftsmen, musicians and living history enthusiasts, from throughout the upper Midwest, who specialize in bringing the Viking Age back to life.
Henderson Sauerkraut Days Henderson MN June28-30 Activities include a Car Cruise, Tractor Ride, Kiddie Parade, Car Show, Softball Tourney, Miss Henderson Coronation, Mini Rods, Live Music Outdoors, Cabbage Toss, World Champion Kraut Eating Contest.
Pioneer Days Albany MN September13-15 Featuring Year of the TRACKS! Construction Equipment and Snowmobiles!
Minnesota Renaissance Festival Shakopee MN August17-September29 The legend of the 16th century comes to life at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Open weekends and Labor Day.
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