When Is Blueberry Season in Florida? And Why Ours Comes Early
Updated: Jun 26
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 as our low-chill blueberries do. We've been blueberry farmers in the Sunshine State for more than 30 years, and we may be a little biased, but we think the first blueberries on the market are also the best.
Blueberries are one of the only fruits native to North America, and they make a remarkable wine ingredient, adding a unique sweetness and complexity to every sip. Island Grove Wine Company is proud to offer four award-winning blueberry wines that showcase the versatility of this amazing fruit.
For those with a sweet tooth, our Blueberry Moscato is the perfect wine to try. This sweet wine is made with a blend of blueberries and Muscat grapes, resulting in a light and refreshing wine with a fruity finish. This wine is great for sipping on its own or paired with desserts like cheesecake or fruit tarts.
Our Sorta Sweet Blueberry Wine is a lighter-bodied wine with a balanced sweetness that makes it perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening. The wine has a deep, rich color and is made with 100% blueberries. You'll fall in love as soon as you smell the delicate, fruity aroma.
For those who prefer a drier wine, our Kinda Dry Blueberry Wine is a great option. This wine is made with a blend of blueberries and grapes, resulting in a wine with a subtle sweetness and a slightly tart finish. This 100% blueberry wine is fermented on its healthy skins for up to 30 days in small controlled batches to extract the unique tannin structure of blueberries.
Light-bodied and semi-sweet, the Sunshine State Berry Sangria perfectly pairs with anything from sunny pool days to cozying up by the fireplace. Wherever you are, sipping on this blueberry, fruity deliciousness with a balanced, citrus aroma will take you on your own personal vacation.
Whether you prefer sweet or dry wines, there's a blueberry wine for everyone to enjoy. So grab a bottle, kick your feet up, and raise a glass with us to the start of Florida's blueberry season!
Frequently asked questions
Are blueberries in season in Florida right now?
If it's April or May then yes! That's peak season for Florida-grown blueberries. The window is short, so the fresh harvest doesn't last long, though our blueberry wines are available year-round.
Why does Florida's blueberry season start so early?
Florida's warm climate and early spring let low-chill blueberry varieties ripen weeks ahead of the rest of the country, making Florida berries the first on the market each year.
Where do Island Grove's blueberries come from?
They're grown right on our own Florida farm, where we've raised blueberries for more than 30 years and press them into our award-winning blueberry wines.
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