Wine: 2006 Cabernet Franc – a smokey aroma with a earthy smooth finish
Food: Meatballs in a homemade italian sauce
Why: The smooth off – dry red wine compliments the tomato and spices in the sauce it is a natural pairing.
Tony is a hardworking vintner that takes pride in his estate grown and produced wines. He has [...]
Category Archives: Spring Sip & Savor
Winemaker's Choice: Tony Ciccone of Ciccone Vineyard & Winery
April 24, 2008 – 6:35 pm
Winemaker's Choice: Dan and Lucie Matthies of Chateau Fontaine
April 24, 2008 – 10:08 am
Wine: Pinot Gris
Food: Assorted Quiches
Why: We are serving our freshly made Quiches paired with our 2006 Pinot Gris. It's crisp clean flavors of apple and spice with a light tone of oak and vanilla round into a dry finish ~ an excellent start to summer!
Dan and Lucie Matthies opened Chateau Fontaine 7 years ago after [...]
Winemaker's Choice: Kris Sterkenburg of Gill's Pier Vineyard & Winery
April 23, 2008 – 10:42 am
Wine: We are pouring our “Leelanau Conservancy Houdek Dunes Whitewater”
Food: Swiss Onion Soup
Why: The creaminess of the soup balances the fruity, tangy acidic finish of this easy drinking wine.
Kris Sterkenburg is President, Owner and apprentice winemaker for Gill’s Pier Winery. Kris, in addition to running the day to day operations of the tasting room, [...]
Winemaker's Choice: John Fletcher of Chateau de Leelanau
April 22, 2008 – 4:00 pm
Wine: 2005 Rose’ de Cabernet Franc
Food: Chocolate raspberry cabernet sauce drizzled over freshly baked brownies
Why: The chocolate cabernet raspberry sauce complements luscious berry tones in the Rose’
Our traveling veteran winemaker, John Fletcher, hails from Nova Scotia. His experience in cold climate varietals is reflected in numerous award winning vintages.
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Winemaker's Choice: Bob Sutherland of Cherry Republic Winery
April 22, 2008 – 11:50 am
Wine: Abbondanza: An off-dry blend of Muscat, Cayuga, and Viognier, plus the addition of two local tart cherries (Montmorency & Balaton)
Food: Shrimp & Apricot Cous Cous with Cherry Republic Dried Cherries of course.
Why: Enough with the hearty wintertime stews and comfort foods. We need something light and refreshing! Nothing tastes better in early spring than [...]
Winemaker's Choice: Lee Lutes of Black Star Farms
April 21, 2008 – 1:19 pm
Wine: Serving 2006 Arcturos Pinot Noir
Food: Braised short ribs in a cabernet franc sauce.
Why: The 2006 Acrturos Pinot Noir that you will be sampling shows ripe cherry and raspberry notes with balanced tannins and a touch of pepper on the finish. This Pinot has enough body to hold up with the bold flavors of [...]
Ciccone Vineyards cocktail party – May 3
April 20, 2008 – 11:01 am
Ciccone Vineyards will be hosting an after hours cocktail party Saturday, May 3rd of the Sip n' Savor from 7-9:30pm.
Another great chance to mingle with the winemaker – Tony Ciccone and the great Ciccone staff! We will have light appetizers and great wine open (including our premium wines)!
Winemaker's Choice: Charlie Edson of Bel Lago Vineyard & Winery
April 18, 2008 – 9:51 am
Wine: 2005 Bel Lago Chardonnay
Food: Indian Spiced Carrot Soup with Ginger
Why: The 2005 Chardonnay pairs beautifully with this outstanding recipe! The elegant fruit, subtle French oak tones and tropical notes of our Burgundian style Chardonnay compliment the delicate curry and ginger flavors of this delicious, piquant soup. In particular, the French oak barrels bring [...]
Winemaker's Choice: Adam Satchwell of Shady Lane Cellars
April 17, 2008 – 10:38 am
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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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 [...]