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, [...]
Category Archives: Ciccone Vineyard & Winery
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 [...]
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 [...]
Cycling the Leelanau Wine Trail
November 23, 2009 – 10:50 am
Last fall in late October, Lee Levitt took a solo cycling tour of the Leelanau Peninsula wine trail. His extensive article has been published in the tourism section of the Jerusalem Post. It captures the intimate feel of our tasting rooms in the off-season and is well worth a read:
It was just Kelly, the long [...]
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 [...]
Selecting wines for Thanksgiving dinner
November 15, 2009 – 7:12 pm
In Five questions with wine expert Claudia Tyagi, the Detroit Free Press asks Master Sommelier* Claudia Tyagi about selecting Michigan wines to go with a Thanksgiving dinner. She recommends a few and says:
I always like Riesling with turkey, although with poultry Chardonnay would be beautiful. You have a lot of versatility and a lot of [...]
"Follow the Wine Trail of Grand Traverse Bay" A Leelanau Wine Tasting Adventure
October 6, 2009 – 12:38 pm
Over on the website sharedreviews.com we stumbled upon a post by some Michigan travelers who set out to explore Michigan wine country. Their travels took them to Leelanau and they soon discovered the award winning wines and friendly and eclectic tasting rooms that dot the peninsula.
I found out this past weekend that you don't have [...]
Pirates of the Peninsula 2nd Friday after party at Ciccone Vineyards. Friday, Sept 11th
September 8, 2009 – 1:58 pm
After you have hunted for treasure all around Leelanau Peninsula, rest your weary limbs at Ciccone Vineyards. We will be showing a movie featuring everyone's favorite dashing pirate and pizza is provided by THE MATADOR in Suttons Bay, Michigan. Everyone's favorite movie snack popcorn will be available too! Wear your best pirate costume or your [...]
"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 [...]
2009 Spring Sip and Savor PJ Contest Winners
May 8, 2009 – 12:50 pm
Thank you to everyone who wore pajamas on Saturday, and even Sunday! Here is the list of winners of the PJ Contest from the 2009 Spring Sip and Savor Event:
Bel Lago's winner for the Most Eye Opening PJs Mary R
Chateau de Leelanau's Most Outrageous winner is Megan Q
Chateau Fontaine's Playboy Mansion winner Gary [...]