I really enjoy trips to Michigan’s Wine Country in the Leelanau (pronounced: Lee-luh-nah) Peninsula. It has a rather unique vibe and is a bit more relaxing than some of the other wine trips I have taken. Timing really matters when visiting Leelanau. … [Read more...] about A Taste & Tour of Wine Country: Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan
Red Wine
Voices of the Vine: Episode 12
Wine Tasting Short: Hacienda Lopez de Haro 2014 Gran ReservaRelease Date: March 14, 2025Photos by: Denise M. GardnerWelcome to Part 2 on our series on Rioja. Today we are going to talk about a Gran Reserva from Rioja. This is the style of the wine … [Read more...] about Voices of the Vine: Episode 12
Voices of the Vine: Episode 11
Wine Tasting Short: Bodegas Lan 2020 Rioja CrianzaRelease Date: February 28, 2025Photos by: Denise M. GardnerToday's Wine Tasting Short is a part of a two-part series. This is going to be part one where we start to explore some wines from Rioja. In … [Read more...] about Voices of the Vine: Episode 11
What’s in a Wine?
Have you ever wondered what is actually in your glass?If so, you aren’t alone.In a world where terms like “Franken-Wine” or “Natural Wine” or “Organic Wine” are thrown around regularly, it can be pretty daunting for wine drinkers to actually know … [Read more...] about What’s in a Wine?
Hybrid Hy-Light: Chambourcin
Said: Sham-bore-sinIn a world where farmers are experiencing changes in weather patterns that affect grape ripening potential, wine grape hybrid varieties may play a greater part in the future of our wine industry. But what are hybrid wine grape … [Read more...] about Hybrid Hy-Light: Chambourcin
