From Forest to Barrel, and How Oak Influences Wine Release Date: April 10, 2025 Did 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 … [Read more...] about Voices of the Vine: Episode 14
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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 Perspectives Release Date: March 28, 2025 Wow! 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 … [Read more...] about Voices of the Vine: Episode 13
Voices of the Vine: Episode 12
Wine Tasting Short: Hacienda Lopez de Haro 2014 Gran Reserva Release Date: March 14, 2025 Photos by: Denise M. Gardner Welcome to Part 2 on our series on Rioja. Today we are going to talk about a Gran Reserva from Rioja. This is the style … [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 & … [Read more...] about Pairing Oaky Wines with Food
