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. I strongly recommend looking into the weather for the time of year you […]
Michigan Wine
2023 Vintage Wines from Across the U.S.
The Wine Regions No One Talks About… Do you know what to expect from your regional or local wineries in terms of wine quality? If you’re like the average American, the answer is probably “no.” Most of our wine quality perspectives and expectations come from what we taste coming out of California or the Western […]
“Here’s Looking at You, Bubbly”
And Other Tidbits About Sparkling Wine On the forefront, sparkling wines may seem somewhat dull. Pick a bottle. Pop it open. (Actually, don’t pop it open. If you hear a loud “pop” when you open the bottle, you’re opening it wrong…) Pour and sip. Ahhh. Some may even argue there’s very little difference among sparkling wines. And […]
Behind the Sparkle
Find Your Favorite Sparkling Wine Hello, Wine Lovers! The holiday season is coming up, and before we know it, January 1st will be knocking on our doorsteps. This wine-centric holiday is sure to draw you into an up-coming sparkling wine purchase. With some input from those of you that participated in the Instagram (@dgwinemaking) poll, this […]
More ‘Mosas, More Ways!
One of the classic wine cocktails of all times must be the mimosa: a mixture of fresh orange juice and sparkling wine. If you’re creative, a little curl of orange rind is added to adorn the glass. But there is no reason to get stuck in the rut of making the same old mimosa time […]
