Wine: 2007 Estate Gewurztraminer
Food: Spicy Thai peanut noodles
Why: It's our first vintage for this variety at Shady Lane Cellars and I LOVE it!
2008 will be my 9th harvest at Shady Lane Cellars. After schooling and working in California and New York I wouldn't consider making wine any place except Michigan.
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Monthly Archives: April 2008
Winemaker's Choice: Adam Satchwell of Shady Lane Cellars
April 17, 2008 – 10:38 am
Winemaker's Choice: Bruce Simpson of Good Harbor Vineyards
April 16, 2008 – 11:52 am
Wine: Moonstruck Brut
Food: Carlson's whitefish pate, crackers and fruit
Why: Moonstruck because we're happy that winter's over and there's pretty much nothing that beats Carslon's fish
Bruce Simpson - winemaker/owner - After graduating from Michigan State University and attending viticulture and enology classes at UC Davis Bruce moved back to Michigan and oversaw the planting of the [...]
Winemaker's Choice: Larry Mawby of L. Mawby
April 15, 2008 – 10:06 am
Wine: Wet
Food: Thai green chili buttered popcorn
Why: Popcorn with bubbly just sounds like good fun
Larry Mawby is just about the bestest winemaker there ever was. He has been making wine here in the Leelanau Peninsula since his first crush in the fall of 1978. Now he makes entirely methode champenoise and cuve close method sparkling [...]
Winemaker's Choice: John Crampton of Willow Vineyards
April 14, 2008 – 1:27 pm
Wine: a full-bodied 2006 barrel of fermented Chardonnay
Food: Grilled Chicken Caprese Roll
Why: The Chardonnay softens the Balsamic marinade and smokey flavor of the cheese.
John was a professional landscaper and design until his mid-forties, when he moved to the Grand Traverse area and started wine-making. His 1st vintage was 1996, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Willow is [...]
Spring Sip & Savor Spur-of-the-moment Giveaway!
April 10, 2008 – 2:44 pm
As promised, we're offering 2 free tickets to the Spring Sip & Savor to the 15th person to email us at info@lpwines.com - one email per person please and include "Sip & Savor Tickets" in the subject. If you have a favorite Leelanau wine, tell us that too!
When we have a winner, we'll post the [...]
Branding Barrels at Forty-Five North
April 9, 2008 – 5:56 am
Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery sent over a few photos from branding their new barrels. Click them for a larger view.
The Leelanau Vintners "Thanks for Reading This Far" Ticket Giveaway Winner
April 7, 2008 – 11:13 am
Mike & Jody won two tickets for the upcoming Sip & Savor and wrote:
We love LP wines; in fact we just spent four days touring LP & OM country for our 27th Anniversary (and brought home two cases for the cellar!) We so enjoy the atmosphere of the wineries & look forward to this unexpected [...]
Won't be long until the vineyards are green!
April 3, 2008 – 8:50 pm
Here's a photo of Ciccone Vineyards by troyryans. Be sure to check it out wallpaper-sized!
She has a few more as well!!
Gov. Granholm Proclaims April 'Michigan Wine Month'
April 2, 2008 – 6:00 am
Wine takes center stage this month with Governor Granholm proclaiming April 'Michigan Wine Month'. Having received numerous awards and adding around $790 million to the state's coffers each year, Michigan produced wines have become an important addition to the economy and connoisseurs alike.
Take the time this April to explore Michigan wine and learn about the [...]
Susan Miller: Yes, our group had a wonderful time & would love to have the recipes to make for the holidays while...
Coleen Rocker: Enjoyed the Toast the Season wine tour again this year, but we were disappointed with the bag of...
beverly sabotka: I just returned from the toast of the season and had a wonderful time. We felt welcome everywhere we...
Coleen Rocker: I have 3 tickets for 11/15-16, starting at Willow. Pls call 231-313-2699 or 586-206-4611 or email me...