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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
Island Grove Team
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
Island Grove Team
2 days ago
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
Island Grove Team
Jun 17
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