Glenmassan Nursery

We are also a licensed nursery stock grower and retailer.  At Glenmassan we are proud to be Minnesota Grown certified.


Vineyard staff at work during Spring planting.


Vineyard Consultation Services

Are you considering your own cold climate vineyard project?  We offer complete vineyard establishment services from planning to planting.  Our experienced staff and in-house Agricultural Engineer are ready to assist you with all of the specialized equipment needed for proper land preparation, cover cropping, trellis construction, custom spraying and deer exclusion fencing systems.  Give us a call when you finally convince yourself that “Today is the Day!”


Bud break on an established vine.


Custom Vineyard Services - A Wise Choice

  1. Reduce your vineyard startup costs substantially by eliminating the need to purchase the expensive specialized equipment needed to get the job done right.

  2. Manage your operating costs by using a professional to get it done right the first time.

  3. Control your input expenses by not wasting valuable chemicals through over application.  Limit your personal exposure to potentially hazardous materials by correct and precise chemical application. 

  4. Protect your investment by reducing or eliminating disease, insect and wildlife damage in your vineyard.




Our fully hydraulic “High & Heavy Hitter” can drive one full acre worth of vineyard trellising posts per day.


Typical Vineyard Services*
Consulting services, business planning, site scouting, vineyard layout & design (per hour)
Consulting with Agricultural Engineer, equipment design, specialized/custom programs, etc. (per hour)
Soil preparation / finishing (per acre)
Tilling (per hour)
 Drilling / seeding cover crop (per acre, no materials)
 Digging post holes (per hole)
 Driving wooden trellis posts (per post, no materials)
Power driving earth anchors (per anchor, no materials)
 Trellis building (per hour, no materials)
 Deer exclusion fence building (per hour, no materials)
 Air blast spraying (per acre, no materials)
 Air blast spraying (per acre, no materials, with certified restricted use chemical operator)
 Chain saw work (per hour, does not include brush removal)
 Machinery operator only (per hour, tractor  with implement, etc.)
 Certified machinery operator (per hour, blade, dozer, track hoe, etc.)
 Travel / trip charge for light/medium equipment delivery only (per mile)
* Other services are also available.  Contact us for 2010 growing season rates and scheduling.


 Glenmassan Vineyards also provides comprehensive maintenance programs and repair services for your medium and heavy duty vineyard equipment provided by our highly skilled ASE Certified Master Technician.  Some service calls can also be made on-site.  Please contact us for service rates and scheduling.


The Glenmassan Wine Club

Wine can be enjoyed intelligently by anyone, and without having years of training or an expert palate.  At Glenmassan Wine Club meetings topics such as labels, varietals, and technical  terms are all demystified in the most pleasurable and least intimidating environment - your own home.  Wines featured are those recommended by other members, travelers, and regional wine professionals, not mass market products that a retailer or wholesale distributor wants to move of the shelf that month.  With a focus on cold climate, local and regional production, a different Minnesota wine or winery is featured each month.

Confidence with wine begins by feeling comfortable discussing it but don’t expect things to get too serious—no lengthy lectures and no harsh criticism of one taster's opinion.  Home and amateur wine makers receive equal respect and consideration.

The wine club meets once a month and is hosted by a different club member or other casual venue.  Please feel free to contact us for details.  wineclub@glenmassan.com