Think Pink: All Things RoséRelease Date: April 24, 2025Today, we’re diving into one of our favorite styles of wine: rosé! This style of wine has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Rosé wines have a long history of existence, but after … [Read more...] about Voices of the Vine: Episode 15
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Voices of the Vine: Episode 14
From Forest to Barrel, and How Oak Influences WineRelease Date: April 10, 2025Did you know that it takes between 105 and 180 years before a tree is harvested for a wine barrel? No? Neither did we! As we continue our conversation with Gina Shay, Sales … [Read more...] about Voices of the Vine: Episode 14
A Taste & Tour of Wine Country: Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan
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
Voices of the Vine: Episode 13
"I Wanted to Sell Oak Full Time": Gina Shay and Her Oak Industry PerspectivesRelease Date: March 28, 2025Wow! We have such an amazing guest to share with you today. If you have been following along with our oaky wine series, you know we have dived … [Read more...] about Voices of the Vine: Episode 13
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