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   jordanbbates http://twitpic.com/11qq83 – Leelanau Cellars tasting room #tpassion great crowds all day

   
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   lpwines Pulled pork sliders made w/local pork n yummy early day cider @ Tandem Ciders. #tpassion

   
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   jordanbbates Gills Pier… Serving up Paragon dessert wine with a ice cream sundae bar! #tpassion on the Leelanau Wine trail today and tomorrow

   
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   lpwines Bubbles @ Mawby! #tpassion http://tweetphoto.com/10595955

   
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   jordanbbates Trillium semi dry reisling based wine paired with spicy pork soup from The Bluebird Restaurant #tpassion

   
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   lpwines Yummy sparkling riesling at Shady Lane Cellars #tpassion

   
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   jordanbbates Got a 15% discount for shooting hoops in the Bel Lago cellar!! #tpassion

   
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   farlanewastaken Definitely – looking forward to your comments! RT @jordanbbates: Awesome day for Taste the Passion (#tpassion) on the Leelanau Wine Trail!

   
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   farlanewastaken Crowd at L Mawby for Taste the Passion. #tpassion

   
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    farlanewastaken Ring toss at Ciccone winery – we have a winner! #tpassion http://twitpic.com/11pwgo

    
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    farlanewastaken Gorgeous day at willow!!! #tpassion http://twitpic.com/11pw5s

    
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    farlanewastaken Valentine wall at Willow!! #tpassion

    
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    jordanbbates Exciting day of wine, chocolate, photos, and sun!!! Awesome day for Taste the Passion ( #tpassion ) on the Leelanau Wine Trail!

    
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    lpwines Twitter from Taste the Passion at #tpassion – have fun!

    
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    farlanewastaken Sunny skies for the Leelanau Taste the Passion wine trail tour. #tpassion http://twitpic.com/11oh3q

    
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    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/taste-the-passion-this-weekend/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/art-from-wine-country-taste-the-passion/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/art-from-wine-country-taste-the-passion/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:50:00 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1312 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 Arbor Art Association for class scholarships and an after school art program.

    The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor will host “Art from Wine Country” in the beautiful Mountain Flowers Lodge on Friday, February 5 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. This event will kick off the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s “Taste the Passion” weekend and features art and wine from Leelanau County paired with fabulous tapas by The Homestead’s Chef John Piombo.

    The Glen Arbor Art Association is organizing the invitational art exhibit. Some of the artists who will have artwork on display are GAAA members Jane Batteiger, Beth Bricker, Harvey Gordon, Kristin Hurlin, and Ken Peterson. The artists will be on hand and their work will be for sale. This is a good opportunity to meet them and talk with them about their work – a great night to celebrate a perfect pairing of wine and art.

    Last year this event raised $350 all of which was used to provide scholarship assistance for those who could not otherwise afford art classes. Each year many children are benefited by the GAAA’s scholarship program and after school art classes. There is a display wall at the GAAA for children’s artwork and on it is a poster that says, “Art is a place kids travel to where they feel good about themselves. Keep their passports current.” Please join us at The Homestead on Friday, February 5 to help make this happen.

    An entrance fee of $20 per person includes tickets for two glasses of wine and food from multiple food stations. Additional wine tickets are available for purchase ($4/ticket or 3 tickets for $10). Parking is available in the Homestead’s Village parking lot.

    Photo credit: -75 by Emery Co Photo

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/art-from-wine-country-taste-the-passion/feed/ 1 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/new-owners-for-chateau-de-leelanau-vineyard-and-winery/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/new-owners-for-chateau-de-leelanau-vineyard-and-winery/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:35:00 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1307 The owner of Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard and Winery, Dr. Roberta Kurtz, is pleased to announce that she is selling her winery business to Cherry Bay Orchards and a group of second generation fruit growers. This transaction marks the first winery sale in Leelanau County. The parties’ initial acquaintance began when Dr Kurtz purchased an adjoining farm to Cherry Bay. It further developed over several years as Cherry Bay cared for the cherry orchards on that land. Dr. Kurtz stated, “Selling Chateau de Leelanau to my fruit growing neighbors gives me a lot of satisfaction. After 20 years and a tremendous amount of sweat equity, selling the winery operation has been a difficult decision, but family needs and professional commitments have made it necessary.”

    Second generation fruit growers, Matt Gregory, Mark Miezio, Roger Veliquette, and Andrew Gregory are looking forward to expanding on the traditions of the award winning Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard and Winery. The new owners are expressing grateful appreciation to Dr. Kurtz for extending them the opportunity to develop the winery further. “Taking the helm of one of northern Michigan’s oldest wineries offers us many challenges,” said Andrew Gregory “and the fact that we can build on traditions as well as bring new ideas to fruition is exciting.”

    The new owners expressed their enthusiasm for being part of something that helps to achieve community goals focused on sustainability and growth. “The positive economic contribution that viticulture and wine making add to the tourist and agricultural industry is definitely noticeable in the Traverse area” according to Roger Veliquette “and we want to be part of that.”

    The winery staff will continue to welcome the public, Thursdays through Saturdays, at its tasting room located at the corner of Hilltop Road and M22 in Leelanau County. Wines made from Riesling, Chardonnay, Bianca, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Merlot and Regent are available to sample and purchase. Transferring of ownership will be completed upon appropriate licensing of the new owners.

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/new-owners-for-chateau-de-leelanau-vineyard-and-winery/feed/ 1 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/hearth-and-vine-vineyard-cafe-at-black-star-farms/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/hearth-and-vine-vineyard-cafe-at-black-star-farms/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:23:20 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1301 Black Star Farms announces the opening of Hearth & Vine serving dinner to the public Wednesday through Sunday evenings.

    A new star is born. Black Star Farms, already well known for its award-winning wines and cheeses, is now serving dinner in Hearth & Vine, a vineyard café, at the Suttons Bay farm featuring wood-fired fare in a rustic yet elegant atmosphere, The weekly menu draws on ingredients produced on the farm, including pork and lamb, fresh eggs, 9 Bean Rows hoop house vegetables and hearth baked breads, and of course, Leelanau Cheese Co. cheeses and Black Star Farms wines. It’s truly a celebration of agriculture.

    Hearth and Vine is now open for dinner Wednesday-Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. Seating is limited and reservations are appreciated. For reservations, please call 231.944.1297

    From late spring through fall, Hearth & Vine is open daily serving delicious wood-fired pizzas and sandwiches as well as soups and salads. Black Star Farms wine is available by the glass or bottle along with soft drinks, coffee and tea. Lunch and snacks can be enjoyed out on the terrace or indoors in the cozy cafe.

    On the market side we’re all about local. Black Star Farms farm-fresh eggs and fruits and vegetables from our and neighboring farms are offered seasonally. Pastries, cookies and 9 Bean Rows hearth-baked breads, Black Star Farms maple syrup, verjus and kettle cooked jams and preserves, and the best of other locally produced items are also available.

    Black Star Farms is a unique agricultural entity that features two winery production facilities, their adjacent tasting rooms, a distillery, Inn, café, and equestrian facility. We just celebrated our 10th anniversary and are proud to represent the viticultural diversity of Northwest Michigan and its proximity to the 45th parallel that runs through so many of the great wine regions of the world.

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/hearth-and-vine-vineyard-cafe-at-black-star-farms/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/tweet-taste-michigan-wines-of-black-star-farms/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/tweet-taste-michigan-wines-of-black-star-farms/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:36:18 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1298 by Shannon Casey

    Social media is changing the Michigan wine landscape. Michigan By the Bottle is teaming up with Black Star Farms for the state's first virtual wine tasting conducted through Twitter. Tweet & Taste Michigan will be held on March 8, 2010 at 8pm.

    Michigan wine fans are invited to log onto their computers and participate as we taste through a flight of wines, selected by Black Star Farms winemaker Lee Lutes. Along with myself, featured participants include Lutes, Master Sommelier Claudia Tyagi (winegenie@Twitter), wine educator Bill Wilson (WineforNewbies.net), George Heritier and Kim Adams (Blogs.GangofPour.com), Mike Fifer (TheWineMonologues.com), Chris Ternes (TheWineauxs.com), and Joel Goldberg (MichWine.com).

    We will be tasting 2008 Black Star Farms Arcturos Dry Riesling, 2007 Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Noir, and 2007 Black Star Farms Arcturos Barrel Aged Chardonnay. Participants can pick up the wines at their local wine shop or order online at BlackStarFarms.com. Black Star Farms is offering $.01 shipping between Feb. 23 – March 9 to business addresses to encourage participation.

    During the event, participants will log onto Twitter and search using #ttmi, the Tweet & Taste Michigan hashtag. As the facilitators and winemaker taste through the wines, users can share impressions and ask questions, by adding the #ttmi hashtag to every tweet to ensure everyone participating sees it.

    The event, which I will be expanding in future months to include other Michigan wineries, is designed to encourage wine lovers and newbies from throughout the state and beyond to sample a little of what Michigan's wine regions have to offer.

    Full details of the event can be found on www.TweetAndTasteMichigan.com.

    Shannon Casey is the publisher of MichiganByTheBottle.com, a blog that features original content like tasting notes, articles, in-depth winery video features and weekly video podcasts, as well as links to news stories on Michigan wine from across the Web. The site’s purpose is to educate consumers on the state’s presence in the wine industry, expose hidden gems right in residents’ own backyards and underscore the value of buying local.

    Photo: Belly Up by photoshoparama

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/tweet-taste-michigan-wines-of-black-star-farms/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/wine-vine-experience-at-the-old-art-building/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/wine-vine-experience-at-the-old-art-building/#comments Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:31:19 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1292 On Saturday, January 30th, the Old Art Building in Leland hosts their "Wine & Vine Experience." The event features a tasting of Leelanau Peninsula wines selected by Sommelier Amanda Danielson of Trattoria Stella. With each of the local wines, a complementary appetizer suggested by each wine maker will be served.  The setting will be an exciting scene with an art exhibit and many unusual table decorations.

    Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by calling 231-256-2131.

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/wine-vine-experience-at-the-old-art-building/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/traverse-city-wine-art-festival-winter-wonderland-faqs/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/traverse-city-wine-art-festival-winter-wonderland-faqs/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:55:36 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1282 Here are the answers to some common questions about the Traverse Wine & Art Festival Winter Wine Wonderland.

    Date & Time

    February 14, 2010 from 3:00pm-8:00pm

    Location

    In a large heated outdoor tent on the grounds of the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.

    Ticket Price

    Couples $35 (receive 2 full tickets for one great price!)

    Individual Tickets $20

    Ticket Sales Locations

    Online (Tickets purchased online will be available at Will Call on the day of the event under the purchasers name)

    Order Couples Ticket – $35 / Order Singles Ticket – $20

    In person cash or check

    • Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
    • Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Tickets Include:

    Entry to the Winter Wine Wonderland tent showcasing the work of regional artist, 20 local wineries from Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsula’s and Traverse City.

    Musical entertainment by the New Third Coast with special guests.

    Souvenir wine glass

    5 wine tasting tickets

    5 dessert tickets

    Tickets will be turned in for wristbands when you first arrive at the event. This will make enjoying the many things taking place at the Resort easily accessible.

    Extra wine tasting and dessert tickets will be available for purchase inside the tent.

    Food

    Available for purchase at the Clubhouse located just outside of the heated tent.

    Shuttles

    A shuttle service will be running from the North Peak parking lot for guest attending the Winter Wine Wonderland.

    Other events taking place throughout the day at the Grand Traverse Resort are:

    Ice sculpture demonstration, snowmobile rides, sleigh rides, dog sled rides, ice skating, bonfires, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice sculpture park, outdoor winter carnival rides

    9am Frosty 5K Foot Race and the 7pm outdoor fireworks show.

    Festival and Overnight Package

    The Resort is also offering an overnight package in conjunction with the event. The package includes one night accommodations on the night of February 14, one ticket to the Winter Wine Wonderland per person over 21, $15 in Casino e-credits per person. Package prices start at $59.50 per person, based on double occupancy, not including 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee. For reservations and information, call Grand Traverse Resort & Spa at 800-748-0303.

    Artists that wish to participate in the event should read this page.

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/traverse-city-wine-art-festival-winter-wonderland-faqs/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/call-to-artists-for-the-traverse-wine-art-festival-winter-wine-wonderland/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/call-to-artists-for-the-traverse-wine-art-festival-winter-wine-wonderland/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:35:07 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1276 We are taking submissions until January 31^st from artists interested in exhibiting their work at the Traverse Wine & Art Festival Winter Wine Wonderland on February 14^th 2010. We hope to showcase all forms of media. Details are as follows:
    • Artists are asked to submit up to 5 pieces of work to showcase at the event.
    • Each artist should submit digital pictures of the work that you would like to exhibit at the event to laura@lpwines.com.
    • You must bring your own way to display the work. If you would like a tabletop spot you must let us know when you submit your work.
    • Each artist selected for the event will receive one entry to the festival. (Your entry does not include wine or dessert tasting tickets)

    This is a showcase event, a chance to promote you and your work. We encourage you to hand out cards and be there to talk about your work. You are welcome to try to sell your work at the event. The transaction will be entirely between you and the purchaser no commission will be taken.

    This event will be showcasing Northern Michigan through wine, art, chocolate and music. The New Third Coast accompanied by a variety of local musicians who will sing “Love Songs” throughout the day.

    You can find more information about the event at traversecitywinefestival.com.

    If you have questions please contact Laura Herd – laura@lpwines.com or  231-633-3133.

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/call-to-artists-for-the-traverse-wine-art-festival-winter-wine-wonderland/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/us-wineries-on-the-rise/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/us-wineries-on-the-rise/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:07:13 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1272 In Number of U.S. Wineries Continues to Grow, Reaches 6,223, WineBusiness.com says:

    California is home to 49 percent of the total wineries in the U.S., a percentage that has remained consistent for the past four years. While wineries have existed in all 50 states for some time, 10 states each now have over 100 wineries. California continues its lead with 3,047 total wineries, followed in descending order by: Washington with a total of 564 wineries, Oregon with 453, New York with 229, Virginia with 163, Texas with 157, Pennsylvania 141, Ohio 120, Michigan 104 and North Carolina 101.

    They say that the number of wineries is growing by about 6% per year. Considering Michigan had just a handful of wineries 20 years ago – we're definitely growing faster than the national average. And with nearly 30 wineries in the region, Northern Michigan is leading the way!

    Get more of the history of Michigan's wine industry from the Michigan Wine & Grape Industry web site.

    Untitled by Heightened Senses [Dennis]

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/us-wineries-on-the-rise/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/45th-parallel-feast-the-foods-of-northern-michigan/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/45th-parallel-feast-the-foods-of-northern-michigan/#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:42:49 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1269 Next Wednesday & Thursday (January 20-21), the Blue Bird in Leland will be featuring the wine & food of our region in their weekly Ethnic Night.

    Check out their menu for the 45th Parallel Feast – The Foods of Northern Michigan and consider getting out to support the hard working food & wine producers of Leelanau and the surrounding area!

    Appetizers

    Smoked Whitefish Chowder
    Fishtown Sushi Rolls
    Duck Confit – Frisee Salad
    Leelanau Frommage Blanc Fried Ravioli

    Entrees

    Lobster Stuffed Walleye w/tarragon Buerre Blanc
    Bison Tournedos with Morels
    Venison Osso Bucco
    Herb Roasted Rabbit Pappardelle
    45 Parallel Fish and Chips
    Herb Roasted Pork Loin

    ..and a selection of Northern Michigan's finest wines

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/45th-parallel-feast-the-foods-of-northern-michigan/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/another-winter-wine-vine-experience-at-the-old-art-building-in-leland/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/another-winter-wine-vine-experience-at-the-old-art-building-in-leland/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:25:07 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1265 “Another Winter Wine & Vine Experience” is offering a surprise tasting of Leelanau Peninsula wines of note. The wines, paired with Leelanau specialty foods, will be chosen by Amanda Danielson, Proprietor and Sommelier of Trattoria Stella in Traverse City. This event will take place from 5 to 7 pm at the Old Art Building in Leland on Saturday, January 30.

    Amanda will casually guide you through a tasting of several excellent local wines with small nibbles from Trattoria Stella in a fun and informative way designed to demonstrate the basics of food and wine harmony.

    The tasting will take place at creatively decorated tables. An art exhibit will add to the festive setting.

    Tickets for this event are $35 each and may be purchased by calling 231-256-2131. All proceeds benefit the Leelanau Community Cultural Center programs.

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/another-winter-wine-vine-experience-at-the-old-art-building-in-leland/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/leelanau-business-after-hours-at-forty-five-north/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/leelanau-business-after-hours-at-forty-five-north/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:06:50 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1256 The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours on Thursday, January 13 from 5:30 to 7 PM at Forty-Five North Vineyards and Winery.

    The event is open to chamber members and sponsored by Fifth Third Bank in Suttons Bay and SKI Enterprises of Lake Leelanau.

    Photo: Vignoles and Icebox Pinot Gris by Forty-Five North (photographer Laura Teeple)

    ]]> http://www.lpwines.com/wine/leelanau-business-after-hours-at-forty-five-north/feed/ 0 http://www.lpwines.com/wine/champagne-isnt-all-that-sparkles/ http://www.lpwines.com/wine/champagne-isnt-all-that-sparkles/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:55:51 +0000 lpwines http://www.lpwines.com/wine/?p=1238 Chicago ABC affiliate WLS-TV recently ran a segment on sparkling wines as an alternative to champagne and mad not of two such wines from Leelanau.

    And finally, two sparkling wines from Michigan: L. Mawby and Good Harbor.

    "These are both from the Leelenau Peninsula in Northern Michigan, not far from Traverse City, and surprisingly enough they've been making wines up there for decades. It's the climate up there, it's especially good soils and a cool climate for sparkling grapes; for sparkling grapes you need a cool climate because you need a long growing season. 100 percent pinot noir, and what you'll notice about it is a slight copper color to it, its not a rose' because there's no maceration with the skins; this is just the natural color of pinot noir juice. These will both be in the $18 to $20 range."

    Read the article and watch the video "Champagne isn't all that sparkles" on WLS-TV's website.

    Photo credit: sparkling wine by zakzorah

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