bigLITTLE’s Approach to Small Batch Wines
It is rare that a new winery sneaks up on you in Northern Michigan. Once locals spot a new construction site, the rumors start to spread and it doesn’t take long for the secret...
Tagged: Larry Mawby
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....
Champaign Illinois Takes On Champagne France
The German poet, Goethe said, ‘Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” The quote has been prophetic for Illinois Sparkling Company. Illinois Sparkling has embarked on a bold move to create methode champenoise sparkling...
Sparkling in the Midwest: L. Mawby and Ravenhurst Cellars
Champagne is wine’s outgoing cousin — sparkling, fun, the life of the party — which may be why a number of Midwest wine makers are adding champagnes and sparkling wines to their product lineup....