Our 2008 Harvest Stompede poster is available for download.
The event takes place Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21 and starts with a race through Leelanau's vineyards followed by a wine tour of LPVA member wineries featuring wines, gourmet pastas and other culinary delights.
Tickets are selling fast - get yours before they're all gone! Click [...]
Monthly Archives: July 2008
2008 Harvest Stompede poster
July 29, 2008 – 7:26 am
Wine Experts to Gather in East Lansing for Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition
July 22, 2008 – 12:20 pm
Who: Respected judges from around the country and across the state
What: 31st Annual Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition and Gold Medal Reception
When: Competition - Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Gold Medal Reception - Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 5-8 p.m.
Where: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing
Click here for further details and ticket [...]
16th Annual Suttons Bay JazzFest - July 26
July 17, 2008 – 4:57 pm
JazzFest has dance floor, swing music, 5 acts
The 16th Annual Suttons Bay JazzFest will include something new this year: A dance floor.
The event is scheduled for July 26 at Suttons Bay Marina Park and will feature the Chris Copeland Big Band with Harry Goldson and Claudia Schmidt playing selections from the golden era of [...]
WSRT's Mary in the Morning, and Eric Villegas of Fork In the Road at BEL LAGO WINERY July 23rd
July 16, 2008 – 12:25 pm
Bel Lago will be hosting WSRT's Mary in the Morning wine tour July 23rd, 5:00-7:00P.M. Eric Villegas, of the Emmy award winning TV Show, Fork in the Road, will be on hand to prepare two recipes from his new cookbook called…. Fork in the Road! Come taste Bel Lago wines paired with delicious, local [...]
"The Ultimate Summer Wine List" via MyNorth.com
July 15, 2008 – 12:23 pm
Check out MyNorth.com for a wonderful list of recommended Northern Michigan wines or as they put it:
"A go-to list of refreshing Northern Michigan wines ready for dinner in the garden, chill time on the boat or a toast at sunset."
Many Leelanau peninsula wines are represented….
We asked Northern Michigan winemakers to reveal their very own favorite [...]
Shady Lane Cellars & Black Star Farms head to Riesling summit
July 10, 2008 – 8:54 am
Michigan Shines in the Limelight of Rising Interest in Riesling
Michigan will be well-represented as Riesling wine producers and experts from around the globe gather to celebrate trends and opportunities at the second “Riesling Rendezvous” in Washington state July 27–29. Winemakers Sean O’Keefe, Chateau Grand Traverse; Adam Satchwell, Shady Lane Cellars; and Lee Lutes, Black Star [...]
Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery - Award Winning Wine Tasting
July 8, 2008 – 3:53 pm
Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery will be offering tastings of our award winning wines in our production building (#7 on LPVA Map) until our beautiful 120 year old barn is built.
Beginning July 11, 2008 our hours will be:
Friday noon till 5pm
Saturday noon till 6pm
Sunday from noon till 5pm.
Any questions please call us at 231-271-1188
Uncorked: Pleasant peninsulas - from the Lansing City Pulse
July 7, 2008 – 11:44 am
Enjoy this excellent article from Michael Brenton of the Lansing City Pulse:
Dawn broke bright over Leland Harbor on June 14, hours before the Leland Wine and Food Festival, a traditional introduction of wines from the previous harvest. It provided an informative opportunity to compare wines from the 2006 vintage with the 2007 wines just starting [...]
Regional wine & food at Green Cuisine
July 7, 2008 – 8:09 am
On Wednesday, July 16th from 5-8 PM, the 3rd annual Green Cuisine takes place at Food for Thought (10704 Oviatt Rd in Honor). Green Cuisine features wine from a number of the wineries of the Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas along with food from some of the region's artisan food producers. Wine, chocolate, hummus, breads, [...]
July 11 - First Friday Vineyard Seminar in NW Lower Michigan
July 3, 2008 – 3:37 pm
Larry Mawby's vineyard, S. Elm Valley Road. Annemiek Schilder will lead discussion on grape pathology issues. For more information, contact Paul Jenkins at jenki132@msu.edu or 517-432-7751. These monthly events are co-sponsored and co-hosted by Parallel 45 Vines & Wines and Michigan State University Extension. Contact Duke Elsner, Regional Grape & Wine Agent in NW Michigan [...]
Robin Sloan: We’ve been going to Willow for years and it is our hands down favorite vineyard. Last night, we...
lpwines: Ed, Please contact the Leelanau Chamber regarding your question. While LPVA member wines will be poured this...
ed huetteman: Can we bring in a small (18lb) beagle into the park agea during the tasting after the dog parade?
Dan/ Mary O'Malley: We have visited Willow since before we were married (~7 years)and even after having visited...