Wineries

NMC to offer Viticulture Certificate Program

Northwest Michigan's thriving grape and wine industry will have a new pipeline to a trained workforce thanks to a partnership between Northwestern Michigan College, Michigan State University, and the online VESTA program at Missouri State University.

This summer students may begin coursework toward a new viticulture certificate offered by MSU, with an option to complete an associate degree from NMC. Students will enroll through the MSU office at NMC's University Center. All classes will be offered online or in Traverse City. See news release for more information.

Rieslings a fine choice for Turkey

"Thanksgiving is a Riesling holiday because of the range of sweet and dry levels, friendly prices and compatibility with roast turkey," writes Detroit News columnist Sandra Silfven. "And, thankfully, there is no shortage of choices with Michigan labels on them." Plenty to choose from here in Northern Michigan!

A win for Longview Winery and Vineyard Winter Ice 2007

Wine Clash 2009 pitted the wines of Michigan against those of Ohio, with Michigan carrying home the top awards. Congratulations to Longview Winery and Vineyard (Winter Ice 2007, first place), 2 Lads (Cabernet Franc Reserve 2007, second) and Gill's Pier (Meritage 2007, fourth). Eleven of the top wines from each state were chosen and judged in both Columbus and Ann Arbor by panels of wine lovers, writers and professionals.

Fungi and Fermentation Skill Swap

Join the Institute for Sustainable Living, Art, and Natural Design (ISLAND) and the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center as we explore the wide world of fungi and fermentations. Anyone with an interest in local foods; wild-crafting; food preservation; or tasty, healthful meals will greatly benefit from the workshops offered here. Experienced teachers will present an array of topics, including wild mushroom hikes, mushroom dyeing, mushroom paper, cheese making, vegetable fermentations, mead making, and much more! There will also be local vendors selling fungal and fermented goods.

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Northern Wineries Shine in State Competition

Our local wineries garnered the lion's share of awards at the just concluded 2009 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition. A nice summary from MichWine's Joel Goldberg, who was also a judge again this year.

First-time festivals celebrate wine, art, beer and music in TC

Traverse City welcomes two new back-to-back festivals next month: the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival on Aug. 22 and the Traverse City Microbrewery & Music Festival on Aug 29.

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High praise for Black Star Farms

Black Star Farms' wine made quite an impression at the White House. Read on for details.

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“The 45th” is on press today!

The 45th, wine, food & leisure in Northern Michigan is on the press at Village Press today and will be in the mail shortly.

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N. Michigan Wine Dinner

In conjunction with the 3rd annual wine summit, NoMiWi is staging a wine dinner @ Stella in Traverse City on April 27th. More info here.

LPVA Second Fridays: An After Hours Wine Experience

The Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association announces LPVA Second Fridays that offer a chance for you to experience award-winning wines and unique tasting rooms after hours on the second Friday night of every month. These special evenings will be held from 5-8 PM and each will feature a fun & unique theme. Next one up is "Toast the Taxman" on April 10.

Ice Wine

Janice Benson over at the Michigan Land Use Institute has a write-up on ice wine, including a list of area wineries that make it. For more on ice wine, read Chateau Chantel winemaker Brian Hosmer's Ice wine, liquid gold and the biggest gamble in wine from our archive.

Michigan can learn from Mawby and Laing

Interesting article from Cari Noga in the TC Business News about lessons learned from a local winery's new partnership between Larry Mawby and Stuart Lang.

Left Foot Charlie Goes Green

Left Foot Charley Winery, at the Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City, is going green, reports today's Record Eagle. Eco-friendly packaging includes wine straight from the tank, as well as refillable bottles. Read more.. They've added a new wine bar with light appetizers, draft cider and wine by the glass.

Peninsula Cellars in Detroit News

Sandra Silfven the Detroit News wine writer with a column this week about Peninsula Cellars.

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