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Home is where your Fat Little Heart is Brookview Farm Winery produces wines, ciders BY NATASHA BARBER STAFF WRITER
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MILACA – As harvest approaches for traditional central Minnesota crop farmers, a family in Mille Lacs County is already entangled in their season’s yield. Brookview Farm Winery welcomes the harvest season each year around Labor Day and will gather grapes for processing throughout September. “Last year, 2018, was a phenomenal year for grape growth; this year, we’ll definitely be down,” said Arlyn Wall of the harvest. “We won’t know exactly, but I have a feeling (we’ll have
reduced yields) because of the past winter. The vines seem to be growing a bit differently because of it.” Wall owns Brookview Farm Winery with partner Katie Zimmer. The two live on the developing vineyard at 6772 90th St., Milaca. They also manage established grapevines in Stearns County. Together, the two properties have 3.5 acres of grapevines in varying stages of development. Mature vines yield the raw product for the couple’s line of Fat Little Heart wines – available at their tasting room year-round and in five liquor stores, hyperlocally. The name, Fat Little Heart, was derived from a road sign left behind after a celebration;
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Katie Zimmer and Arlyn Wall, owners of Brookview Farm Winery in Milaca, stand in their tasting room Aug. 16. The two have been producing wine since 2014.
it became the family’s logo and a replicated sign points the way to the Brookview vineyard and tasting room. “We’ve really come to grow into the name,” Zimmer said. “It’s come to symbolize how full and fat our hearts are with love, gratitude and all the good things we’ve encountered
in this journey thus far. It’s more than just a heart and arrow.” Wall and Zimmer became a licensed farm winery in 2014 as they navigated through increasing state and federal regulations. The two had tossed around the idea of owning a winery as a retirement plan, but
when multiple restructurings continued to threaten Wall’s career, he took a leap of faith. Soon, Zimmer made the shift as well. The two are the only fulltime employees of the business and they rely on working long hours with help from family
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Brookview from front and friends during harvest season. Brookview Farm Winery produces seven grapes wines, three fruit wines and four hard apple ciders. The family produces over 1,000 gallons each year of wine alone. “Some of our grapes are single variety wines like the Minnesota Marquette called Eclipse,” Wall said. “We have another one called Smokefall which is a Frontenac on toasted PHOTO BY NATASHA BARBER oak.” Arlyn Wall displays grapes on a vine Aug. 16 at Brookview Farm Winery in Milaca. The Although Brookview business uses a refractometer to measure the brix percentage in grapes in order to produces single variety determine the sucrose in the fruit and optimal harvest time. wines, they also use multiple grapes in wine batches to create red blend and white blend wines. Cold weather contingent stock of Merlot, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc grapes are flown in from Washington in the event Brookview faces poor yields. The two tend to 10 varieties of grapes. “There are wild grapes in Minnesota and there have been for years, but they don’t make a great wine,” Wall said. “The grapes we grow have been hybridized by the University of Minnesota. (The university has) done a good job with creating a lot of varieties that are cold hardy to 35 degrees (below zero) without suffering a tremendous • 8-20 Ton sizes amount of injury.”
Grow tubes protect young grapevines Aug. 16 at Brookview Farm Winery in Milaca. The vines will be trellised using a single highwire system.
Although intensive harvest takes place in September, grapevines need care throughout the growing season. Scouting for insect and fungal pests and maintaining the structure of the vines is important. “Springtime pruning is critical because they will grow like weeds,” Wall said. “Once they get a big sprawl they are unproductive. They are putting all their energy into growth and no energy into fruit production.” Zimmer and Wall use grow tubes to start their vines before attaching them to a single highline trellis. The shoulder high crop keeps the yield protected from passing wildlife. Birds cause problems only when
insects puncture the fruit. Nearby trees shelter the vines from blustery winters. Harvest preparation begins in August when Wall uses a refractometer to measure the sugar content of each grape variety. Generally white grapes ripen before reds. Overripe grapes can become mushy and unstable for processing; underripe produce can be sour. When picked, the grapes are processed in the lower level of the couple’s home which has been renovated to meet state requirements. A single glass of wine is derived from about one cluster of grapes. “The essence for harvesting for us is to harvest all of one variety or maybe two in a couple of days, and then crush it and get it into the fermentation stages as quickly as possible,” Wall said. When harvest is complete, the winemaking begins. With five years under their belt as Minnesota 56437 A variety of wines and ciders are displayed. Brookview winemakers, Wall and Farm Winery produces Fat Little Heart wines and hard Zimmer are satisfied with ciders. the laidback lifestyle their farm has afforded them. “I did want to spend more time outside and tending crops is a lot of fun,” said Wall of the change in their careers. And, Zimmer said there is more to come from Brookview Farm Winery. In addition to one day hosting live music at their tasting room venue, • Extensive use of UHMW reduces corrosion issues and they plan to renovate the extends the life of the spreader. building to house the • Longer bearing life and fewer failures processing equipment. • 3/8” Fin - 33% thicker than traditional designs. • Dual Rack and Pinion gate prevents jams. “We grow big dreams • Flotation tires out here,” Zimmer said. • Spinner Motor eliminates motor failure at the “We have lots of ideas for pressure seal. the future. … Slow and • Fuel and time to apply is reduced by 50% steady is our motto, our • Lower Maintenance Expense Is Endurance Right For You? business plan.”
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Madison Hackett stands in front of her family farm with her champion ribbon and plaque Sept. 4 in Rice. Hackett showed a crossbred dairy steer at the Minnesota State Fair and earned the champion title.
Hackett earns top prize at state fair BY ANNA HINKEMEYER STAFF WRITER
ribs of each animal in the ring,” Hackett said. “When she got to mine, she had a different expression than she did with all of the other animals. My steer was filled out in that area and it made an impression. As results were being announced, she pulled me out and that’s when she announced the champion. I couldn’t stop smiling.” Hackett chose her steer from the herd in January, but Elizabeth tried to convince her to choose a different one. “I’m not sure why, but I didn’t think she should pick the one she did,” Elizabeth said. “She stuck with it all the way through and her hard work and determination paid off.” Hackett’s crossbreed was all black besides a few white spots on its back legs and underside. The steer was largely cooperative and Hackett said she never had problems with it on the halter. “We had another steer in the herd her brother wanted to show, but couldn’t because he was too wild,” Randy said. “She was fortunate she created the bond of trust with her steer and he
never gave her problems. Especially when you get into the show ring, there are so many things that can change the animal’s behavior – from the change to sandy ground, the large crowds and the high noise levels. Her steer was calm the whole time and you could see how much it trusted her.” Hackett has been showing cattle through the Graham 4-H Club for 10 years, starting as a Cloverbud and working her way through the ranks. While she enjoys the many different aspects of 4-H, showing cattle is her favorite part and this year’s Minnesota State Fair goes down as her most memorable. Coming home with the secondyear state fair experience and a champion ribbon, the Hackett family could not be more proud. “This year was something special for Madison,” Randy said. “Last year, we thought we had a great steer, but we thought nothing like that this year. We felt her steer was ordinary, so we were surprised with how far she got it. It was fun to watch.”
RICE – When Madison Hackett earned a blue ribbon at the Benton County Fair, excitement and preparations began for her time in the show ring at the Minnesota State Fair. “I got what I needed to get to the state fair, but I was disappointed,” Hackett said of the county fair experience. “I placed third and fourth, rather than the first and second I did last year.” Hackett, 13, of Rice, showed a crossbred Holstein-Angus dairy steer. Little did she know the state fair judges were on her side during her time in the ring. When she walked out, she was named champion. “I was shocked but so happy,” Hackett said. “It was cool to be champion.” Hackett was in the 2018 state fair show, where she earned reserve champion and earned a spot in the auction. Hackett’s parents, Randy and Elizabeth, were even more surprised than she was at her second-year results. “I was dumbfounded,” Randy said. “We were always told making it to the state fair auction was a once-in-a-lifetime thing, so when she made it again this year, we were surprised to say the least, but very proud. All of the animals that make it to the state fair are a higher caliber and the competition is close.” Hackett felt she had a good indication of the pending results while she PHOTO SUBMITTED was in the arena. Madison Hackett stands with her crossbred dairy steer “The judge came Aug. 22 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul. around and touched the Hackett earned the championship ribbon at the state fair.
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We are the champions BY ANN OLSON SUBMITTED WRITER
FOLEY – Benton County 4-Hers celebrated project work at the Benton County Fair July 30-Aug. 4. The following is a list of the champion and reserve champion winners in project areas. Clothing Constructed clothing: Brooke Swanson, Cornerstone Clovers, champion grades 9+; Ashlyn Swanson, Cornerstone Clovers, champion grades 6-8; Addison Dahler, Cornerstone Clovers, champion grades 3-5; Nicole Ackerman, Pioneers, reserve grades 9+; Aleya Kipka, St. Pat’s, reserve grades 3-5. Purchased clothing: Kayla Belanger, Green Acres, champion grades 9+; Ashlyn Swanson, champion grades 6-8; Ella Leabch, Duelm, champion grades 3-5; Emily Schreindl, Graham, reserve grades 9+; Ashley Betker, Elk River Critters, reserve grades 6-8; Aleya Kipka, reserve grades 3-5. Non garment: Evelyn Wiley, 79ers-Running Rapids, champion grades 6-8; Brenda Wiley, 79ersRunning Rapids, champion grades 3-5; Kayden Vannurden, Graham, reserve grades 6-8; Aleya Kipka, reserve grades 3-5. Constructed fashion revue: Brooke Swanson, champion grades 9+; Alicia Belanger, Green Acres, champion grades 6-8; Ella Leabch, champion grades 3-5; Sophia Janorschke, Duelm, reserve grades 9+; Ashlyn Swanson, reserve grades 6-8; Addison Dahler, reserve grades 3-5. Purchased fashion revue: Brooke Swanson, champion grades 9+; Ashlyn Swanson, champion grades 6-8; Ella Leabch, champion grades 3-5; Sophia Janorschke, reserve grades 9+; Isabella Wieber, Cornerstone Clovers, reserve grades 6-8; Addison Dahler, reserve grades 3-5. Iron winner: Ashley Betker. Shears winner: Marissa Kuklok, Cornerstone Clovers. Sewing machine winners: Kara Reding, Pioneers, and Isabella Wieber. Crafts Direct certificate winners: Addison Dahler and Ashlyn Swanson. Club awards Club banner: St. Pat’s, champion; Elk River Critters, reserve. Club barrels: Cornerstone Clovers,
champion; Elk River Critters, reserve. Club booth: Elk River Critters, champion; Central Minnesota Lama Club, reserve. Club container garden: Duelm, champion, Elk River Critters, reserve. Club scarecrow: Elk River Critters, champion. Club scrapbook: Elk River Critters, champion; Central Minnesota Lama Club, reserve. Club wheelbarrow: Pioneers, champion. Club bench: Graham, champion. Dog Obedience beginner: Katie Paulson, Central Minnesota Lama Club, champion; Rosealyn Firenz, St. Pat’s, reserve. Obedience open: Jenny Paulson, Central Minnesota Lama Club, champion. Obedience foundation class: Ryan Heydman, independent, champion. Obedience graduate beginner: Jenny Paulson, champion. Obedience novice: MacCayle Kobluk, independent, champion; Katie Paulson, reserve. Obedience graduate novice: MacCayle Kobluk, champion. Rally pre-novice: Katie Paulson, champion; Katelynn Pollard, 79ersRunning Rapids, reserve. Rally novice: MacCayle Kobluk, champion; Marizza Lenz, Minden, reserve. Rally pre-advanced: MacCayle Kobluk, champion; Katie Paulson reserve. Rally advanced: Alyssa Tix, independent, champion; Grayson Kobluk, independent, reserve. Agility jumpers 1-12 inches: Marizza Lenz, champion. Agility jumpers 2-12 inches: Jenny Paulson, champion. Agility jumpers 3-12 inches: Katie Paulson, champion. Dog agility elementary 16 inches: Katie Paulson, champion. Dog agility advanced 12 inches: Katie Paulson, champion. Novice showmanship: Ryon Bendinelli, independent, champion grades 8-13; Rosealyn Firenz, champion grades 3-7. Open junior showmanship: Katie Paulson, champion; Jenny Paulson, reserve. Open senior showmanship: Mickaila Lenz, Minden, champion; Marizza Lenz, reserve. Interview: Alyssa Tix, champion grades 9+; Katie
Paulson, champion grades 6-8; Jenny Paulson, champion grades 3-5; Mickaila Lenz, reserve grades 9+; Marizza Lenz, reserve grades 6-8; MacCayle Kobluk, reserve grades 6-8; Dayla Talvitie, independent, reserve grades 3-5. Beef Baby beef: Zachary Pollard, 79ers-Running Rapids, champion; Brayden Maus, Green Acres, reserve. Baby beef dairy breeding: Landon Hackett, Graham, champion; Chase Henry, Duelm, reserve. Beef heifer: Leighton Hackett, Elk River Critters, champion registered; Ashley Betker, champion commercial; Landon Hackett, reserve registered; Michael Goulet, Elk River Critters, reserve commercial. Dairy steers: Brandon Pyka, Graham, champion; Chase Henry, reserve. Steers: Leighton Hackett, champion; Zachary Pollard, reserve Market heifer: Rylee Hackett, Elk River Critters, champion. Cow-calf pair: Rylee Hackett, champion; Blake Arnold, Duelm, reserve. Poster: Kyle Zimmer, Graham, champion. Herdsmanship: 79ersRunning Rapids, Shooting Stars. Showmanship: Leighton Hackett, champion grades 9+; Ashley Betker, champion grades 6-8; Nolan Hackett, Graham, champion grades 3-5; Alivia Pyka, Graham, reserve grades 9+; Abigail Nelson, reserve grades 6-8; Addison Dahler, reserve grades 3-5. Interview: Clay Corrigan, Duelm, senior champion; Ashley Betker, intermediate champion; Ben Zintek, independent, junior champion. Dairy Junior purebred Holstein: Carly Hackett, Graham, champion; Khloe Hackett, Graham, reserve. Grade Holstein calf: Tanner Schreindl, Graham, champion; Emily Schreindl, reserve. Junior colored dairy: Marissa Bomstad, Graham, champion; Daniel Halverson, Green Acres, reserve. Best udder: Adam Scapanski, Elk River Critters,. Showmanship: Nathan Popp, Elk River Critters, champion grades 9+; Carson Popp, Graham, champion grades 6-8; Raelee Lyon, Mayhew Lakers, champion grades 3-5; Tanner Schreindl, reserve grades 9+; Marissa Bomstad, reserve grades 6-8; Carly Hackett, reserve grades 3-5. Interview: Adam Scapanski, senior champion, Abby Jurek, Elk
River Critters, intermediate champion. Goat Junior doe: Lydia Hunt, Duelm, champion; Emma Goertz, 79ersRunning Rapids, reserve. Senior doe: Brooke Goertz, 79ers-Running Rapids, champion; Adam Heinen, Granite Clouds, reserve. Market: Brooke Goertz, champion, Aleaya Kipka, reserve. Meat breeding doe: Riley Kipka, St. Pat’s, champion; Riley Kipka, reserve. Herdsmanship: 79ersRunning Rapids. Showmanship: Kaylee Goertz, 79ers-Running Rapids, champion grades 9+; Brayden Bischof, 79ers-Running Rapids, champion grades 6-8; Lydia Hunt, champion grades 3-5; Emma Goertz, reserve grades 6-8; Adam Heinen, reserve grades 3-5. Meat showmanship: Riley Kipka, champion grades 9+; Makayla Benc, St. Pat’s, champion grades 6-8; Aleya Kipka, champion grades 3-5; Travis Boyle, Green Acres, reserve grades 6-8; Dominic Malikowski, St. Pat’s, reserve grades 3-5. Interview: Ryley Kipka, senior champion; Makayla Benc, intermediate champion; Aleaya Kipka, junior champion. Horse State 4-H show representatives: Katilyn Grundhoefer of Shooting Stars; MacCayle Kobluk, Grayson Kobluk, Brittney Wannarka of Shooting Stars, independent Paige Easterlund, Gabrielle Johnson of Busy Bees and Marley Wheeler of Duelm. Miniature horse showmanship: Marizza Lenz, champion; Penelope
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Carpenter, independent, reserve. Miniature horse interview: Mickaila Lenz, senior champion; Marizza Lenz, intermediate champion. Llama Costume: Mickaila Lenz, champion grades 9+; Marizza Lenz, champion grades 6-8; Jenny Paulson, champion grades 3-5; Chloe Janski, Central Minnesota Lama Club, reserve grades 9+; Katie Paulson, reserve grades 6-8; Levi Brenny, reserve grades 3-5. Performance course: Mickaila Lenz, champion grades 9+; Katie Paulson, champion grades 6-8; Jenny Paulson, champion grades 3-5; Isabela Bukovich, Central Minnesota
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4-H from 5B reserve grades 9+; Emmi Janski, reserve grades 6-8; Claudia Schlough, reserve grades 3-5. Poultry Breeding pen chickens: Kyle Gadacz, independent, champion. Egg production white: Alexandria Burdette, North Benton, champion; Janae Nichols, North Benton, reserve. Egg production brown: Mason Rohloff, 79ersRunning Rapids, champion; Sophia Janorschke, reserve. Market pen chickens: Jacob Janorschke, Duelm, champion. Market pen ducks: Kyle Gadacz, champion. Breeding pen ducks: Kyle Gadacz, champion. Market pen turkeys: Sophia Janorschke, champion; Jacob Janorschke, reserve. Waterfowl: Jessica Thon, Duelm, champion. Herdsmanship: Green Acres. Showmanship: Janae Nichols, champion grades 9+; Bryant Pierce, champion grades 6-8; Trevor Meehl, Graham, championship grades 3-5; Jessica Thon, reserve grades 9+; Morgan Molitor, Graham, reserve grades 6-8; Aston Meehl, Graham, reserve, grades 3-5.
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Foley High School graduate Katilyn Grundhoefer, of Shooting Stars 4-H Club, holds her beef breeding heifer, Darma, at the Benton County Fair in Sauk Rapids. Grundhoefer shows in beef and horse.
Interview: Jessica Thon, senior champion; Morgan Molitor, intermediate champion. Rabbit Small class: Grayson Kobluk, champion; Isabela Bukovich, reserve. Large class: Emily Sutton, Duelm, champion; Lyla Beehler, Duelm, reserve. Herdsmanship: St. Pats. Showmanship: Isabela Bukovich, champion grades 9+, MacCayle Kobluk,
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Pets: Evan Rosenberger, 79ersShooting Stars, champion. Pet show: Adam Heinen, champion; Holly Heinen, reserve. Photography grades 9+: Madison Lyon, North Benton, champion; Alexis Roberts, 79ersShooting Stars, champion; Miranda Segner, Pioneers, champion. Photography grades 6-8: Riley Pleskac, North Benton, champion; Delayna Rife, Pioneers, champion; Ashlyn Swanson, champion. Photography grades 3-5: Henry Gramke, 79ers, champion; Jenny Paulson, champion, Raelyn Vannurden, champion. Plant and soil science: Brooke Swanson, champion. Potato: Ava Novak, North Benton, champion; Raelyn Vannurden, reserve. Premier showmanship: Isabela Bukovich, senior champion; Abigail Nelson, intermediate champion. Quilting: Nicole Ackerman, champion grades 9+; Madison Hackett, Graham, champion grades 6-8; Raelee Lyon, champion grades 3-5; Terrilynn Pleskac, North Benton, reserve grades 3-5. Rocket launch: William Schneider, Duelm, champion; Holley Heinen, Granite Clouds, reserve. Safety: Brooke Swanson, champion; Hunter Cirtis, 79ersRunning Rapids, reserve. Self-determined: Zachary Pollard, champion grades 9+; Chase Dahler, champion grades 6-8; Jack Dahler, champion grades 3-6; Ella Reding, reserve grades 9+; Lydia Hunt, reserve grades 3-6. Shooting sports: Hunter Olson, Graham, champion; Mason Rohloff, champion; Ashley Rohloff, champion; Kyle Gadacz, reserve. Shop: Jordan Prokott, Green Acres, champion; Ava Novak, champion; Marissa Kuklok, reserve; Carly Hackett, reserve. Tractor contest junior: Blake Arnold, champion; Mason Arnold, Duelm, reserve. Tractor contest senior: Clay Corrigan, champion; Brandon Pyka, reserve. Vegetable garden: Brayden Maus, champion; Ava Novak, reserve. Vet science: Adam Scapanski, champion grades 9+; MacCayle Kobluk, champion grades 6-8; Addison Dahler, champion grades 3-5. Wildlife biology: Allie Ackerman, Pioneers, champion grades 9+; Ashlyn Swanson, champion grades 6-8; Aubrey Bemboom, Minden, reserve grades 9+; Lilly Ackerman, Pioneers, reserve grades 6-8.
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