Michael Brneton, wine writer for City Pulse in Lansing, spent some time with a couple of the LPVA winemakers, Charlie Edson from Bel Lago and Leel Lute from Black star Farms. In his article, he describes some of his favorites, like Bel Lago 2007 Semi-Dry Riesling, which won Best Pacific Rim White Wine, at the [...]
Category Archives: Bel Lago Vineyard & Winery
Recipe from the Trail: Bel Lago's Recipe for Up North Pureed Potato Soup with Mushrooms and Pleva's Spicy Sausage
May 3, 2010 – 12:49 pm
The perfect pairing with Bel Lago’s 2007 Semi Dry Riesling from the 2010 Spring Sip & Savor
Ingredients
1 oz. butter
1 medium onion
1/4 cup of coarsely chopped carrot
1/4 cup of coarsely chopped celery
12 oz. button mushrooms (add a morel or two if you have them)
6 medium Michigan White Potatoes peeled and cut into quarters
1/2 cup [...]
Bel Lago Winery Awarded Best Pacific Rim White Wine 2010 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
April 29, 2010 – 3:45 pm
Bel Lago Winery’s 2007 Semi-Dry Riesling has been judged BEST WHITE WINE at the 2010 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, held in San Bernardino, CA. Bel Lago 2007 Semi-Dry Riesling won a Gold Medal and the Best of Class award for Off-Dry Riesling, and then competed against all the other Best of Class White Wine [...]
Come to the Michigan Wine & Food Showcase
April 12, 2010 – 12:41 pm
If you're in the metro Detroit area, you will want to check out the first-ever Michigan Wine & Food Showcase from the Michigan Culinary Tourism Alliance. The event takes place on Monday, April 19, 2010 at Shiraz Gardens in Bingham Farms. Two of Michigan's Master Sommeliers, Madeline Triffon and Claudia Tyagi, [...]
Art from Wine Country & Taste the Passion Weekend
February 3, 2010 – 3:50 pm
Art from Wine Country – Friday, February 5
“Art from Wine Country” will be a feast for the senses bringing together some of the best that Leelanau County has to offer; art, wine, and food. It’s all for a good cause. Part of the proceeds from admissions and sale of artwork will go to the Glen [...]
Holiday Shopping Specials from the LPVA Wineries
December 17, 2009 – 4:21 pm
Several of the wineries are offering holiday specials this year and we encourage you to take advantage of them for yourself and also as a way to introduce others to the the world class wines of Leelanau.
“This is a great time for families and friends to gather to celebrate the upcoming season and even get [...]
Tasting Leelanau – Wine experts visit some LPVA wineries
December 4, 2009 – 10:17 am
In November, Master Sommelier Claudia Tyagi, retired engineer and avid wine aficionado David Rusnell, and Kim Adams and George Heritier of Gang of Pour visited the Leelanau Peninsula to taste at a number of our wineries. In the first post of a fantastic series, George begins:
Picture driving back roads through the hills of the Leelanau [...]
Vintage Michigan for the Holidays
November 18, 2009 – 4:01 pm
Tuck a Vintage Michigan club membership in someone’s stocking this holiday season and you’ll be on their “nice” list for next year!
At just $15 for a lifetime membership, you can’t beat the price for this unique gift for the Michigan wine lovers on your list. Vintage Michigan members receive discounts on their purchase of Michigan [...]
Book Signing: Max Sussman "Freshman in the Kitchen, Clueless to Creative Chef" at Bel Lago July 24th
July 21, 2009 – 5:43 pm
Friday July 24th, 4-6 PM at Bel Lago, Max Sussman, chef and author of the cookbook, "Freshman in the Kitchen, Clueless to Creative Chef" will be on hand to sign his book and chat about cooking.
Bel Lago…Beautiful Lake
Our wines are made from grapes grown in family owned vineyards overlooking Lake Leelanau and [...]
"LPVA Second Fridays" – An After Hours Wine Experience
July 10, 2009 – 9:00 am
We are excited to announce "LPVA Second Fridays" that offer you a chance to experience our award-winning wines and unique tasting rooms after hours on the second Friday night of every month. These special evenings will be held from 5-8 PM and each will feature a fun & unique theme.
"We think that our Second Fridays [...]