Join us for our annual New Release Party on September 4, 2010
Join us Saturday, September 4 for our annual New Release Party! Be among the first to try the newly-released 2008 Royce, a recent Silver Medalist at the International Eastern Wine Competition. This wine is a classic blend of lightly oaked Chardonnay and Seyval with [...]
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Not to be missed upcoming events at Gill's Pier
August 9, 2010 – 3:26 pm
MyNorth.com on the Small Plate Dinner
June 21, 2010 – 9:52 am
In Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Small Plate Dinner, MyNorth.com's Elizabeth Edwards writes:
Had a lovely evening in Leelanau Wine country last night. The occasion was the Leelanau vintners small plate dinner–a progressive dinner where each small plate was served at a different Leelanau winery and paired with a house wine. At Shady Lane we sat at the [...]
Gill's Pier Swine and Dine
May 25, 2010 – 1:27 pm
Saturday, May 29 marks our 6th Anniversary, and, as is the case each year, we welcome you to join us for our annual Pig Roast. Live music, prizes, fantastic wines, and, of course, the succulent pork slow-roasted for hours prior. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the best kick-off to our year. Dig in [...]
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, [...]
Northport Winter Carnival Afterparty: Gill's Pier February 27, 2010
February 22, 2010 – 4:12 pm
Gill's Pier Winery is a proud sponsor of the Northport Winter Carnival and our own Jill James will be on hand to judge the "Outhouse Race"! After the carnival – grab a friend and come to the tasting room for a Wine & Cheese buffet and bonfire. $5 at the door gets you a glass [...]
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 [...]
Leelanau wines power Michigan to wine clash victory!
November 27, 2009 – 8:04 pm
Something we failed to note a few weeks ago was Michigan's trouncing of Ohio in the 2009 Ohio vs. Michigan Wine Clash last month in Columbus and Ann Arbor. The Toledo Blade reports:
Organizers chose 11 top wines from each state, put together two panels of wine enthusiasts, and set up tastings in Columbus and Ann [...]
Happy holidays from Gill's Pier: A gift from them to you!
November 24, 2009 – 1:23 pm
Gill's Pier would like to make your Holiday shopping a little easier this year! They are offering shipping on all wine shipments in Michigan for the months of December and January for only 5 cents! Log on to www.gillspier.com and you can do your shopping online! What a great way to stock up on your [...]