Arnulf Esterer eloquently describes the challenges of pioneering the modern wine industry in the late 1960s and 1970s and establishing European vinifera grapes on the shore of Lake Erie with Tim Hubbard. His experiments blending Cabernet Sauvignon, his spiritual values towards winemaking, and his personal satisfaction of doing meaningful work are explained.

Order catalog. Includes the information on the nursery and French hybrids, grapes for eating and for red and white wine, vinifera varieties, planting and the culture of grapes , and books on the subject.

Call for the initial meeting for local wineries to establish the Lake Erie Appellation of Origin by Arnulf Esterer, acting on behalf of the Ohio Wine Producers Association. Letter includes a rationale for the establishment of a multi-state named region.

Citation from Governor Hugh L. Carey on Dr. Konstantin Frank's success cultivating European grape varieties in the state of New York.

Advice on how to properly ferment and heat red wine and a list of important cellar equipment. Bully Hill Vineyards in Hammondsport, NY mentioned briefly.

Brief outline of Dr. Frank's vineyard plowing and winter vineyard practices.

Announcement of 1973 wine releases.

Supply and demand challenges of a young winery expressed. Wine labels this year reflect the source of grapes; Woodbury Fruit Farms in Dunkirk, NY and Markko’s Conneaut vineyards.

Wine Notes

Labels released include Johannisberg Riesling Markko, Johannisberg Riesling Woodbury, Pinot Chardonnay Markko, and Pinot Chardonnay Woodbury. Quality of each vintage described briefly.

Markko vineyard holds the title as the only vineyard and winery specializing in vinifera in Ohio.

The winery rebrands its wine labels and is promoted to the local members of the Higbee Wine Compnay and Les Amis du Vin.