NewsOctober 13, 2017
Owl Creek Vineyard in Cobden, Illinois offers local wines and ciders and supports local growers.
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Owl Creek Vineyard is located at 2655 Water Valley Road, Cobden, Illinois.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Owl Creek Vineyard is located at 2655 Water Valley Road, Cobden, Illinois.
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Brad Genung loads the grape must into the presser at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Brad Genung loads the grape must into the presser at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Heather Tilleweis loads grapes into the pressing machine at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Heather Tilleweis loads grapes into the pressing machine at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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The presser filled with must is ready to run at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The presser filled with must is ready to run at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Grape juice drips into the pan under the pressing machine at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Grape juice drips into the pan under the pressing machine at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Brad Genung shows the cold room where juices boxes holding fermented hard cider, at left, are stored at a temperature of 32 degrees at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Brad Genung shows the cold room where juices boxes holding fermented hard cider, at left, are stored at a temperature of 32 degrees at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Brad Genung looks into a tank filed with Vignoles in the tank room at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Brad Genung looks into a tank filed with Vignoles in the tank room at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Norton grapes are growing on four acres at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Norton grapes are growing on four acres at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Norton grapes are shown in at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Norton grapes are shown in at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Remy the resident cat pauses at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Remy the resident cat pauses at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Owl Creek Vineyard has won numerous awards at the Illinois State Fair.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Owl Creek Vineyard has won numerous awards at the Illinois State Fair.
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The outdoor deck is a feature of Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The outdoor deck is a feature of Owl Creek Vineyard.
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A wine-tasting room is a feature of Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com A wine-tasting room is a feature of Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Matt Marshall, left, Heather Tilleweis and Brad Genung process grapes at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Matt Marshall, left, Heather Tilleweis and Brad Genung process grapes at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Heather Tilleweis and Matt Marshall load grapes into the pressing machine at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Heather Tilleweis and Matt Marshall load grapes into the pressing machine at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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About 1,000 pounds of grapes per bin are ready for pressing at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com About 1,000 pounds of grapes per bin are ready for pressing at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Grape must, which contains skins, seeds and stems of the grape, is shown by Brad Genung at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Grape must, which contains skins, seeds and stems of the grape, is shown by Brad Genung at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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Fresh-pressed juice from grapes swirls as it is pumped into the holding tank at Owl Creek Vineyard.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Fresh-pressed juice from grapes swirls as it is pumped into the holding tank at Owl Creek Vineyard.
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