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Tag Archives: Cold Hardy
Boyne Valley Vineyards
We went to another new winery while we were up in Petoskey, and the winery was Boyne Valley Vineyards. I mean they are really a new winery, because by the time this article is published, it will be before their … Continue reading
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Tagged Boyne Valley Vineyards, Briana, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cayuga, Cayuga White, Cold Hardy, Estate Marquette, Hodgepoge, La Crescent, Lake Michigan Shore AVA, Marquette, Merlot, Michigan, Petite Perle, Red Wine, Shiraz, Snow Cat White, The Tip of the Mitt AVA, Traverse City AVA
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Spare Key Winery
While we were up north in Michigan, I had to get some free time to visit a few wineries, after all Michigan is in the top ten for production of wine in the country. We decided to visit some new … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlevoix, Cold Hardy, Elvira, Frontenac, Frontenac/Marquette, Marquette, Michigan, Spare Key Winery, Tip of the Mitt
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Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery
While we were in Petoskey we decided to try another winery, before we headed out to our next destination. We went to the tasting room for Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery. Andrew and Tracie Roush are living out their dream … Continue reading
Mackinaw Trail Winery
Our first afternoon up in Petoskey and we had some free time, prior to dinner that evening, so we went into the downtown, which was all of a block and a half from the Stafford’s Perry Hotel. The downtown area … Continue reading
A New Birthday
The normal way to celebrate birthdays is that we lump all the celebrants of the month into one party and allow the cake to enumerate them. This works out well and it keeps the party scheduling a whole lot easier. … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Boskydel Vineyard, Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cold Hardy, Columbia Valley, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Vignoles, Washington
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Boskydel Vineyard
Bosky means “befuddled with drink, inebriated” as once explained by Bernie Rink the proprietor of Boskydel Vineyard in the Leelanau Peninsula. I had to visit this winery, the first bonded winery, in the area and I read that the winery … Continue reading
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Tagged Boskydel Vineyard, Cold Hardy, De Chaunac, Geneva Red, Leelanau Peninsula, Marquette, Michigan, Noiret, Roi des Rouges, Rose de Chaunac, Rose du Cru, Seyval Blanc, Soleil Blanc, Vignoles
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Michigan by the Bottle
We were staying in one of the far eastern suburbs of the Detroit area, because of the wedding, and the next day we were going to celebrate the monthly birthdays, which we do often at our home, but one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bianca, Chateau de Leelanau, Cold Hardy, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Muse, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Verterra Winery
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“Drink Local Wine” Week
According to the Wine Lovers Calendar the week of October 11 to 17 is the “Drink Local Wine Week.” I think that it is a noble cause and one worth paying attention to. I notice that most of the new … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonel, Chardonnay, Cold Hardy, Frontenac, Jackson, Michigan, Noiret, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sandhill Crane Vineyards, Seyval Blanc, Syrah, Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles
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Illinois Wine Month
September is also Illinois Wine Month according to the Wine Lovers Calendar. I have to admit that I have been to Illinois plenty of times in my life, both for fun and for work, but I have never had a … Continue reading
June is Ohio Wine Month
I have to smile as I look at the title of this piece, and it is because of the Wine Lover’s Calendar. There is this state that abuts Michigan and there have been rivalries since the days when the area … Continue reading
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Tagged American Champagne, Charmat Process, Cold Hardy, Gigolo, Meier's Wine Cellars, Ohio
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