Making Pasta from Scratch
Greetings from The Little River Bakehouse! Winter may be upon us once again, but our brick oven is hotter than ever…
New Year Cuttings & Shoots
Did you know that Chrysalis Vineyards has the largest planting of Norton in the entire world? Out of the 70 acres of grapes that Chrysalis grows, 40 of those acres are solely dedicated to Norton (the Real American Grape!®). You may wonder where most of those Norton vines came from and the answer is obvious, Chrysalis Vineyards of course!
Topping Off Barrels
We may be past harvest and through all of the cleanup, but that does not mean the winemaking is done. In January, our focus now switches from starting and building our wines, to maintaining them…
Personal Wine Storage
Did you make a resolution this year? One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is getting organized! If that was on your list, then we have some great tips for you when it comes to your personal wine storage…
End of Harvest & Last Bottling
Alright, we are calling it, the 2019 harvest has finally ended. While the post-harvest rituals of deep cleaning the winery are in full swing, production never truly stops around here…
How to Assemble the Perfect Cheese Board
With the holiday season upon us, cheese boards are a fun, versatile, and delicious way to entertain your guests…
Petit Verdot & Papillon for the Holidays
What makes the best holiday gift? Chrysalis Vineyards wines, of course! We have the delicious Petit Verdot and Papillon back on our tasting menu, so now is the perfect time to try them in a flight or glass, and then settle in for those long winter nights to come…
Thank You Little River Bakehouse Team!
Season's Greetings from the Little River Bakehouse! This is Teri Scott, General Manager here at the Ag District. I'm hijacking this newsletter space to take a moment to recognize and thank Keaton and his staff for all their hard work over the last few months…
Maintaining a Proper "Vine Balance"
2019 was a great year for the vineyard here at Chrysalis. While we contended with various animals, and a small blight of drosophila (fruit flies), we got some of the best fruit Chrysalis Vineyards has seen in years!
Harvest Coming to a Close
With harvest coming to a close, Freddy and his crew are finishing up the Norton harvest. While the end is near, the crew cannot relax yet…