Ardon Creek Dry Varietals

This dry red blend was created by combining varietals harvested over two seasons from Ardon Creek Vineyards. Additionally, free-run juice was reserved for this blend. We used select finishing techniques to provide a solid, pleasing structure to this wine. This fine blend offers peppery aromas, lengthy tannins, and layers of complexity that everyone will enjoy.

The grape varietals used in this blend were developed at an East Coast land-grant university in the beginning of the 21st century and by Dr. Albert Seibel in France in the mid-20th century. These grapes offer the hardiness of Labrusca species and the characteristics of old-world flavors from the Vinifera species. Welcome to the new world of Ardon Creek!

– Josh Glasson, Ardon Creek, Winemaker

One of the interesting phenomena of growing up in our township, serviced by the Ardon Depot, was shipping livestock to the Chicago Union Station Stockyards (1865-1971). Part of this phenomenon was the need for area farmers to have a commission man sell livestock to one of the packing houses. In our case, being of Irish descent, we used an Irish commission man, and my wife’s family of German descent would use a German commission man. Every so often, the farmer (sometimes with kids in tow) would ride the train with his livestock to meet the commission man and be part of the process.

After the business of selling the livestock was complete, you might get a glimpse of a Brahma bull or a Texas long-horn steer before stopping at Jack Knife Ben’s store capped with a drink at the Stockyard Inn for the adults. The Irish and German farmers often stayed overnight at their respective commission man’s home. Being able to go on one of these trips as a child was considered a badge of honor, theoretical maturity, and the occasional brag. Here’s to a fading vestige of our past with our Commission Man Red. Enjoy multiple layers of flavor with hints of pepper!

– Mike L. Furlong, Ardon Creek, Founder

“Lace curtain” is an old Irish phrase used primarily in this country to describe those who seemed to be putting on airs or making themselves feel better by hanging lace curtains in their homes.

Whether those using this phrase were accurate in their assessments, or just participating in idle jealous talk, we believe that it’s just fine to reward yourself from time to time after an especially tough day or week.

Instead of hanging some lace curtains, why not reach for a refreshing glass of Lace Curtain White wine? Reward yourself with this bright and crisp taste.

– Mike L. Furlong, Ardon Creek, Founder