Wineries

Mother’s Day Fun at Harbor Springs Vineyards & Winery at Pond Hill Farm

Free Wine for Mom in celebration of all that she does! Mother's Day ~ Sunday, May 13th - All Moms will receive 3 free wine tastings along with complimentary chocolate covered strawberries! We will also be offering hayrides around the farm in celebration of Mother's Day! Hayrides will run from noon - 4pm and are $4 per person. Kids 2 and under are free. www.pondhill.com 5 miles north of downtown Harbor Springs on M119. (Tunnel of Trees) North of Charlevoix and Petoskey. 231-526-FARM

Changing Tastes of Chardonnay

A brief article on the oaked, unoaked movement in the world of chardonnay producers.

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Harbor Springs Winery open year round near Petoskey, MI

Harbor Springs Vineyards & Winery at Pond Hill Farm has decided to stay open year round. The winery has been very popular with the local ski crowds from nearby Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob.

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Brys Estate Wins Hardings Cup in 2011 Michigan Cab-Franc Challenge

For the second time in three years, Brys Estate's 2007 Artisan Series Cabernet Franc has been awarded with the "Hardings Cup" -- the coveted prize of the Michigan Cab-Franc Challenge. This vintage was also the top gold medal winner in 2009, during the inaugural year for the competition. Ironically, Brys' 2007 Cabernet Franc was the 3rd place bronze medalists both years as well -- tying this year with the 2005 Cab Franc from Free Run Cellars.

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Verterra Winery, a new winery in Leland, MI

Family owned and operated NEW winery in Leland, MI. Tasting room opens early next week!

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Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery

Northern Michigan will soon be home to a fantastic and unique new vineyard and winery. Harbor Springs Vineyards and Winery is located at Pond Hill Farm which is already considered one of the true gems of northern Michigan.

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I’m in TC this weekend looking for NW Michigan winery visitors!

I'm still looking for people to talk to me about their visits to NW Michigan wineries. This is part of my phd project. Talking to me is fun and I'll give you $25!

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Have you visited a Northwest Michigan winery or other agri-tourism destination?

MSU research study looks at NW Michigan agri-tourism experiences.

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Northern Natural Winery’s Grand Opening Tomorrow

Northern Natural Winery is holding a Grand Opening October 16 featuring live music, wine tastings, and a meet-and-greet with six area vendors whose products are sold in the winery and available for sampling. Located at the corner of US-31 and M-115 in Benzonia, the winery offers a new Riesling, a variety of fruit wines -- apple, peach, cherry and strawberry -- along with organic hard cider and the rare iced apple cider. Learn more here.

Time for Wine and Microbrew Festivals

The Traverse City Wine & Art Festival returns for its second year at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons tomorrow, August 21, from 3-10 p.m. Celebrating the wine, food and culture of Michigan's wine coast, the festival features local wines, food from local restaurants, music headlined by Larry McCray, Greg Nagy, Song of the Lakes Trio, May Erlewine & Seth Bernard, and artwork from 3 arts organizations and more than 60 regional artists.

Next up is the Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival, which takes place at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Friday & Saturday, August 27 & 28. The festival features craft beers, ciders and meads from all over the country, plus food, games, meet-the-brewers tasting sessions, and live music on two stages.

Crazy Hats, PJs and Wine?

Leelanau wineries will host their Spring Sip & Savor Wine Trail Tour this weekend, May 1 & 2. The annual event features great pairings of wine and food along with the Fabulous PJ & Hat Content. Check out the LPVA website for the lowdown.

Wine Dinner at Chateau Chantal

Last week my husband and I had the opportunity to be guinea pigs for a not-so-dry run of Chateau Chantal's Wine Dinners. The dinners will debut June 16, and will be held Wednesday and Saturday evenings through August 28. Best advice I can give: come with an empty stomach!

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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!

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