Cosmic Wines from Southwest Michigan
Joe Herman, proprietor of Karma Vista Winery believes he has the best job on the planet. As he puts it, “If I pour myself into my work, at the end of the day, I...
Author: Michael Schafer
Follow the Moon To Natural Wines
“All-natural” is a phrase frequently bandied about to describe many different products. To Rob and Stacey DeAngelis, it’s serious business. They’re the owners of DeAngelis Cantina Del Vino, a winery in Ann Arbor, Michigan....
Surprising Michigan Sauvignon Blanc
What’s surprising about Michigan Sauvignon Blanc? That so few Michigan wineries produce wines from this fascinating versatile and aromatic varietal is really quite surprising. The Wolverine State makes much more white wine than red...
Tony Ciccone “Winemaking is in My DNA”
Tony Ciccone (Chick own ee), makes wines as easy to enjoy as his name is melodious. As patriarch of the Ciccone clan, Tony directs his wife and two of his children in the production...
Condensing Liquids into Wealth At Michigan State
If Prohibition was still in effect (thank goodness it isn’t), Dr. Kris Berglund might well be public enemy number one. He’s the man behind the Michigan State University (MSU) artisan distilling program. This unique...
Mawby’s Masterpieces of Michigan
This article is sponsored by MI Wine Barrel, makers of durable and economic stainless steel wine barrels. Larry Mawby isn’t only one of Michigan’s wine pioneers, he’s also one of the funniest people you’ll ever meet....
Bel Lago Boasts 100 Grape Varieties
This article is sponsored by MI Wine Barrel, makers of durable and economic stainless steel wine barrels Bel Lago Winery was founded in 1987 by chief winemaker Charles Edson together with his wife Amy Iezzoni, and...
Michigan AVA’s Create Their Own Character
Michigan currently has four AVAs. AVA is an acronym for American Viticultural Area, a term used to define a particular grape growing region. It’s similar to the term ‘appellation,” which is used in France...
Hawthorne Vineyards: A Welcome Addition To Old Mission Peninsula
Old Mission Peninsula is only a stone’s throw from downtown Traverse City yet has a very different vibe than the city. While Traverse City is the largest metropolitan area in Northern Michigan, Old Mission...
Left Foot Charley is On the Right Path
Left Foot Charley is a quirky name for a winery that produces quality wines from vineyards located in Northwest Michigan. Bryan Ulbrich, the self-titled ‘winery Sherpa” of Left Foot Charley has been making wine...