Franklin Farms and Vineyard

24/07/2019

I had a little help gathering samples today, Another week or so and it’s harvest time!
If anyone is interested in buying wine grapes let me know.

13/07/2019

Grapes are looking good this year. Now to keep the deer and raccoons out!

05/04/2019

This weekend is a time of excitement yet sadness as friends and family gather together to reflect on how much Brandon Bourbon touched each of our lives.
From the kindness, compassion and love he had for each of us to his crazy silly side that made you laugh and just shake your head.
If he had known how his death would change us all forever, I’m sure he would still be here today.
We cling to the memories and especially of our last days we had with him. I am just so thankful for the heartfelt hug and hearing him tell me he loved me that day before he disappeared.
As I promised, I will make 25 bottles of his favorite wine every year. Now fondly known as BOURB’s BREW!
Forever in our hearts and never forgotten........

15/09/2018

Adding the secret ingredient to Bourb’s Brew. It will be ready spring 2019

06/04/2017

Franklin Farms and Vineyard

The story behind the label.
April 1, 2016, the last day I would ever see Brandon Bourbon. A day like many others he was at my house hanging out with my son Dylan. He was interested in the vineyard, how to grow grapes and how to make wine. I gave him the short version of how the process went, from planting the vines, the long years of nurturing them until they were able to produce a harvest to the processing of the fruit to wine. He was excited, he wanted to be apart, offering to help me in the vineyard and making the wine. He even took one of my books to learn all he could with plans to come back in a few days, a day that never came. That day he tasted the different carboys of wine I had still aging. One in particular stood out to him, one that he liked the best.
While all his friends and family was gathered at my house reminiscing about the guy we all loved, the events of that day came up.... When I told them of the specific wine Brandon liked everyone wanted to try it.
We then came together to name it...Bourb's Brew.
Ironically a 5 gallon carbon yields "25" bottles of wine. "25" Brandon's number.
Every year I will make one 5 gallon carboy, 25 bottles, of Bourb's Brew in memory of Brandon K. Bourbon. The guy with the infectious smile and the kindest heart!

06/04/2017

The story behind the label.
April 1, 2016, the last day I would ever see Brandon Bourbon. A day like many others he was at my house hanging out with my son Dylan. He was interested in the vineyard, how to grow grapes and how to make wine. I gave him the short version of how the process went, from planting the vines, the long years of nurturing them until they were able to produce a harvest to the processing of the fruit to wine. He was excited, he wanted to be apart, offering to help me in the vineyard and making the wine. He even took one of my books to learn all he could with plans to come back in a few days, a day that never came. That day he tasted the different carboys of wine I had still aging. One in particular stood out to him, one that he liked the best.
While all his friends and family was gathered at my house reminiscing about the guy we all loved, the events of that day came up.... When I told them of the specific wine Brandon liked everyone wanted to try it.
We then came together to name it...Bourb's Brew.
Ironically a 5 gallon carbon yields "25" bottles of wine. "25" Brandon's number.
Every year I will make one 5 gallon carboy, 25 bottles, of Bourb's Brew in memory of Brandon K. Bourbon. The guy with the infectious smile and the kindest heart!

21/12/2015

Finally!!!! After several years of long hours in the vineyard, babysitting the grapes setting up burn barrels to prevent frost damage, preventative sprays, harvesting and then countless hours of wine making.....Our first bottled wine!
Good things come to those who work hard!

09/08/2015

Brianna's will be ready soon.
Chambourcin, who have died every winter and came back, have surprised me with a few of these.
God is Good!

09/08/2015

The wait is over! After 4 years of hard work we have our first harvest!! Edelweiss is harvested and fermenting.

25/11/2014

From the vine to wine. Small harvest for our first year, but look out next year. We will have most of our plants producing. Nice to have a practice year.

23/08/2014

Come out and see us today!
Here are a few items we have available to buy on your stop @ Franklin Farms and Vineyard.

15/08/2014

. Come visit us Saturday August 23. Tours, live music, games and refreshments. Rustic decor for sale.

14/08/2014

Almost time to pick the grapes!

13/08/2014

Come visit us August 23 for the Washington County Home Frown Tour.
We will have tours, live music, games and refreshments 9 - 4.
Here is some of the rustic decor for sale day of tour. Custom orders accepted.

07/05/2014

New section planted!! Thanks to Dale and Janet Franklin, Kolt Williams, Eli Kean, Chris Anderson, James Copeland, Craig Smith, Joan Evans and Susan Volmert.
With everyone's hard work we got the trellis up and 220 plants in the ground in 2 days!!
Strong Work!!!

01/05/2014

We've had a couple of successful days hunting morels.

28/04/2014

Congrats to Mr and Mrs Buddy Eye!
Buddy and Dana exchanged their vows here at Franklin Farms and Vineyard with an intimate group of friends and family.

28/04/2014

Busy weekend!! Worked on filling the lake... Even broke out the kayak

02/04/2014

One days work. Amazing progress!

01/04/2014

Lake site... Hope it will hold water!! :)

01/04/2014

Next phase almost complete. Making room for more grapes!

07/02/2014

Beautiful rolling hills and vineyard in Tuscany... Soo ready to go back!!!

07/02/2014

Just spent an amazing 3 days at Midwest Grape and Wine Conference!
Gained a wealth of knowledge about this industry, how to improve my vineyard and met a lot of amazing people who were more than welling to share their knowledge!
I am so Blessed!

25/12/2013

Praying your holidays are filled with Peace, Love and Joy!
Merry Christmas from the Franklin Family!

11/12/2013

Snow scenes

11/12/2013

Snow scenes here on the farm...

19/08/2013

Absolutely love these two!

19/08/2013

A gorgeous day for a beautiful wedding with an Awesome couple!

19/08/2013

Mr & Mrs Dylan Wyrick

31/07/2013

Happy Birthday to my son Dylan and great nephew Gavin!!! 2 specials boys that knows how to steal your heart with just a smile! Love these boys!!

31/07/2013

17 days......they will become Mr&Mrs Dylan Wyrick here at the farm

22/07/2013

planted 4/27/13 pic 7/18/13

22/07/2013

Franklin Farms and Vineyard's cover photo

20/07/2013

July 2012....July 2013
Amazing what a year changes