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
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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
Pairing Oaky Wines with Food
Very few beverages use a tree in the creation of its taste and flavor. But wine happens to be one of the few exceptions where the use of wood, and more specifically, oak wood, plays a significant role in crafting the beverage.In this Sip & Swirl … [Read more...] about Pairing Oaky Wines with Food
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
