What’s happenin’?
Hi all, just a quick update for you as Stephanie, Mark, myself and a few of our club members jet off to Ireland! In the tasting room, we’ve got several important upcoming dates to remember! On Saturday, May 23rd our outdoor patio opens and the delicious slushies return! Then, just a week later is the Wine Run 5k on May 30th. We’re also getting very excited for the Adopt-A-Vine official wine release event on June 13th. Be sure to follow us along on social media for updates on our Ireland trip! The guys in production have been working hard, as always, please read Nate’s update to the right for all the details!
Photo courtesy: Pemi Valley Moose Tours
Club Travel 2026/2027
Portugal!
Join fellow Seven Birches Wine Club Members on this bucket-list trip to Portugal. Experience the best of Portugal and take in the cities of Lisbon and Porto, typical towns and villages, and the stunning north-west coastline. Visit a cork factory, a wine estate for some wine tasting, and enjoy a special wine dinner in one of the world’s most authentic wine regions.
- Only $2379/person*
- 9 Days | 8 Nights
- Includes 8 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners
*Prices per person, airfare NOT included
Danube Dreams for Wine Lovers
November 3-10, 2026
Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary—stopping at some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way.
- 8 Days, 7 Nights, aboard the Avalon Impression starting in Vilshofen, Germany and ending in Budapest, Hungary.
- Includes deluxe stateroom accommodations, double occupancy (upgrades available).
- Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner each day (all wine & beverages included at meals).
- 6 days of cultural adventures and wine excursions (you choose your excursion in each port).
- Master of Wine onboard conducting special wine tastings of local wines.
**Prices per person, based on double occupancy and do NOT include airfare. Travel protection (+ $289pp) is also highly recommended.
Production News with Nate
Nathan Maser, Wine and Cider Maker
Spring is in full swing here at the winery. We received our Spring 2026 harvest from Chile about a week ago, and everything is fermenting merrily away. We’ve brought in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, and Viognier. I have had a few fun ideas we’ve decided to try out with some of these; and I’m happy to report that I’m extremely happy with how things are fermenting so far. Fermentation, in wine, is yeast eating the sugars that are naturally in the grape and converting them into ethyl alcohol. One of the most fun and rewarding parts of my job is finding and pairing the right yeast strain with the complementary grape. Each different strain will create the alcohol, however the different yeast strains highlight different flavors and aromas that are naturally found in the different grape varieties. I have tried a few new strains this year and I am really excited about the flavors and aromas being created so far. Though just like you, I’ll have to wait the long months while all these wines age before knowing if I have brought out the true potential of these grapes. You’ll have to let me know when the time comes. On a different note the first mead we have made in a while is almost done fermenting. For those of you who don’t know mead is essentially honey wine. Instead of grapes being the base product and the source of the sugar we use honey to make a mead. I’m hoping to get this released some time early this summer. 
Gage and I will also be experimenting with a few new cider flavors. These will be kegged and put on tap for you all to try when you’re up this summer. The best loved experiments will be made into a larger batch this fall. Checking out the weather forecast it looks like after this week, winter’s last tendrils will finally lose their grasp. Spring will finally be in full swing for us northern folk. I love when everything comes into bloom. From all of us here at Seven Birches we are raising a glass to all of the mothers in the wine club as thank you. You all truly make the world go around.
Coming Up!
May 14-22 – Club Trip: Ireland!
May 23 – Outdoor Patio Opens for the Season!
May 30 – 5K Wine Run
June 13 – Adopt-A-Vine Wine Release Event
June 21 – Father’s Day Promo (FREE Flight With Paid Tasting)
July 10 – Club Member Moose Tour Meet Up!
Nov 3-10 – Club Trip: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, & Hungary – Inquire
March 13-21, 2027 – Club Trip: Portugal – Inquire
