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From Field to Glass to Can | The Origin of Island Grove Wine Company

Long before there was a winery, there were blueberries. Hundreds of acres of them, growing in the heart of Florida since the 1980s under the care of Island Grove LLC, one of the largest organic blueberry farming operations in the Southeast. Fresh production was the business, supplying retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Target with fruit that met the exacting standards of the fresh market. It was serious farming, the kind that shaped the land and the people who worked it acro

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Jun 23 min read

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How to Set Up and Tap a Wine Keg

If you've read why wine on tap pays off and you're ready to pour, this is the hands-on part. Setting up an Island Grove draft system takes about fifteen minutes and no special training. Below is the full sequence, from mounting the tower to untapping a partial keg between events. Follow it in order the first time, and it becomes second nature by the second keg. What you'll need Everything here ships direct from our warehouse, or through your distributor. Before you start, hav

Wine on Tap

Island Grove Team

Jul 16

Island Grove Wine Company draft towers on a bar top, with Berry Sangria and Blueberry Moscato wine tap handles.

Wine Kegs Explained: How Wine on Tap Works and Why It Pays Off

Wine on tap has moved from a novelty to a smart line on the beverage program. For operators, the appeal is simple: more margin per glass, almost no waste, and a faster, more consistent pour. Here's how a wine keg actually works, what you can expect to get out of one, and why a draft wine program tends to work out in your favor. What is a wine keg? A wine keg is a sealed vessel that holds wine for pouring on draft, the same way beer is served from a tap. There are two common t

Wine on Tap

Island Grove Team

Jun 17

From Field to Glass to Can | The Origin of Island Grove Wine Company

Long before there was a winery, there were blueberries. Hundreds of acres of them, growing in the heart of Florida since the 1980s under the care of Island Grove LLC, one of the largest organic blueberry farming operations in the Southeast. Fresh production was the business, supplying retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Target with fruit that met the exacting standards of the fresh market. It was serious farming, the kind that shaped the land and the people who worked it acro

Island Grove Team

Jun 2

Red, White, and Boozy: The Easiest 4th of July Drink Ever!

With the 4th of July just around the corner, it's time to celebrate freedom and good times with family and friends. Whether you’re...

Island Grove Team

Jun 30, 2023

How Each Island Grove Wine Would Celebrate National Wine Day

We invite you to join us as we toast in celebration of one of our favorite holidays on May 25th. National Wine Day is the perfect...

Island Grove Team

May 25, 2023

When Is Blueberry Season in Florida? And Why Ours Comes Early

When Is Blueberry Season in Florida? Blueberry season in Florida runs from April through May, earlier than anywhere else in the country. Thanks to our warm climate and early spring, Florida blueberries are the first to ripen in the U.S., which gives them a short but exceptionally sweet season. (Most other states don't pick until late July or August.) Being first to harvest is just another reason we love being a Florida farm and winery — we enjoy the short winter just as much

Island Grove Team

Mar 24, 2023