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Category Archives: Taste the Passion

Art from Wine Country & Taste the Passion Weekend

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 [...]

Taste the Passion ticket giveaway winners!

Thanks everyone for entering. We had two entries in our Taste the Passion ticket giveaway that stood our for the photos that they included with their entries.
Sarah said:
In September, I spent a much anticipated long weekend in wine country with my aunt and my cousin. I only hope these photos reflect the relaxation, fun, [...]

Taste the Passion Lodging Packages

Some of our lodging partners are offering special packages for the Taste the Passion weekend. We will continue to add packages to this page as we receive the information.
Leelanau Vacation Rentals
Spend the perfect weekend at one of our beautiful homes, cottages, or Homestead condominiums for Taste The Passion Wine Tour and receive your wine [...]

Recipes from the Trail: Spiced Bel Lago Cherry Wine

We think our Bel Lago Cherry wine is pretty good all by itself, but for the Taste the Passion event we heated it up and added some spices. Even Charlie, our winemaker, had to admit it was really good!
Many folks asked for the recipe and here it is…
For one bottle of Bel Lago Cherry Wine:
6 [...]

Video and photos from Taste the Passion 2009

Taste the Passion is an annual celebration of wine, chocolate & love that takes place at the wineries and tasting rooms of the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association in northern Michigan's Leelanau County. The video below is from February 6-8, 2009 and we hope that it will help you understand what one of our wine trail [...]

2009 'Taste the Passion' Special Weekend Events

To add to the weekend's festivities, several of the wineries will be holding special events exclusively for "Taste the Passion" ticket holders to celebrate the beauty and fun to be had in this winter wonderland. These events will provide countless photo opportunities, so be sure to bring your camera.
Parties
A Friday night benefit mixer to kick [...]

'Taste the Passion' Wine & Food Pairings

As "Taste the Passion – A Celebration of Wine, Chocolate & Love' rapidly approaches we thought we'd share with you a sampling of the delicious food that will paired with a wine hand picked by the winemakers. These special pours and tasty chocolate treats offered at wineries between the hours of 11am and 5pm on [...]

Taste the Passion Friday Night Mixer – Art, Chocolate & Wine

A Friday night mixer to kick off the Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association, Taste the Passion weekend will be held at Nonna's Loft at The Homestead from 6pm to 8pm on Friday February 6th.
Guests will enjoy tasting hand-made chocolates and specialty cheeses while viewing a small collection of Glen Arbor Art Association member art. Cash [...]

Taste the Passion 2008: Priceless

You can click to view our set of photos from the  2008 Taste the Passion Wine Tour (view slideshow). If you have some to share, please join the Leelanau Wine group on Flickr!

Taste the Passion Door Prize Recipients!

Here are the the door prizes from Taste the Passion. Thanks to the businesses who donated great gifts and to everyone who participated in a fabulous weekend!
The Rachael Eubanks party received lodging at the Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City and dinner for 2 at Hanna in downtown Traverse City.
The Joseph [...]