Leelanau Northern Loop 2nd Annual New Release Wine Competition
Of all the wines tasted, the judges selected the following as their favorites:
2012 Rose’ of Pinot Noir and 2012 Medium Sweet Riesling, both from Verterra Winery.
2012 Pinot Grigio and 2011 Winemakers Red, both from Bluestone Vineyards .
2012 Unwooded Chardonnay and 2011 Cab Franc, both from 45 North Vineyard and Winery.
2012 Riesling Semi-Dry from Gill’s Pier Vineyard and Winery.
2012 Late Harvest Vignoles from Leelanau Wine Cellars.
2011 Early Day Cider from Tandem Ciders.


Rick Conney, General Manager of Apache Trout Grill, and Tim Tebeau, Food and Wine Editor of Traverse Magazine, two of the judges at the competition.


Ric Cerrini, owner of Bon Vin in Traverse City, Charlie Wunsch of Edible Grand Traverse Magazine, and Mike Francisco, owner of Francisco’s Market in Traverse City were three of the judges at Friday’s tasting