They Make Wine in Michigan?!
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- UPDATE! So it's "lee-luh-naa" not Leelanau and "Old Mission Peninsula" not Old Michigan Peninsula! SO SORRY I MISSPOKE! We were surprised by the quality and potential of this burgeoning wine producer: Michigan! Despite its newcomer status, Michigan boasts winemaking traditions dating back to the 1600s, making waves with classic varieties like Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.
Delve into Michigan's remarkable journey as it stakes its claim in the wine world, defying expectations with its stunning natural landscapes and diverse array of grape varieties. Taste the innovation and passion behind each bottle as we explore Michigan's cool-climate wines, from aromatic Rieslings to elegant Pinot Noirs. Join us on this exciting adventure and witness firsthand why Michigan is a rising star in the world of wine. Subscribe for more insights and happy tasting!
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So it's "lee-luh-naa" not Leelanau and "Old Mission Peninsula" not Old Michigan Peninsula!
So thrilled to see Michigan represented with Wine Folly! We are truly something special in wine.
Well, this has been immediately added to my bucket list of wine regions to visit! Thank you for unpacking this!
Thank you for finally noticing Michigan wine. Check out the Meritage blends. They are outstanding
Omg, I’m so excited to see you do an episode on this region. In my backyard :) definitely more reasons to explore this beautiful area!
Dablon Vineyards in the SW Michigan region has some surprisingly good reds. The grapes are grown there, in a step terraced hilly winery in Baroda, just inland from St. Joseph, Michigan. Look them up!
New Jersey is apparently an up-and-coming wine region, and I'm moving there in a couple months. Would love to see a video on it!
Glad to see this! The Cab Franc/Merlot blends are wonderful too! There are even some single varietal Merlots that are starting to shine. You should try the Blaufränkisch, Gamay, Auxerrois and Gruner Veltliner too! All do very well in Michigan. Michigan wines keep improving, and have some really talented wine makers. What is interesting is that the wineries, wine makers and vineyards cooperate and collaborate with each other. They recognize that working together is in everyone's best interest. Also, since it's Women's History Month, I have to mention Kasey Wierzba at Shady Lane who is producing excellent wines!
Kasey and Maddie are killing it at Shady.
A few of my favs in this video. Cheers 🥂
I avoided riesling for a long time because I expected it to be sweet. After spending time in Traverse City, I now love a good riesling (Arcturos is really good) or gewurztraminer (Bry's Estate). They also have a really good sparkling wine vineyard: Mawby. Shady Lane Cellars also has a hearty red blaufrankisch, which I didn't expect.
Oh and they are Lee-la-naw and Pon-shar-train, though it's now pronounced Ponch-a-train.
It's great to see Wine Folly showcasing Michigan wine, as it offers great quality and value. These trends, lower alcohol, greater freshness and higher aromatics are gathering pace in the wine world. Let's hope that Michigan can increase plantings and production, as atm I think you have to be in Michigan to buy their wines. They certainly aren't available on international markets. 😢Cheers and another great video!
Indeed!
Try some hybrid wines throughout the Midwest if you’re feeling adventurous. You just might be surprised the gems you’ll find!
Pretty soon Wine I got to tell us that there have been some great wines made at this person’s garage
Black Star FTW. It's been a few years since I've had it, but that Riesling is a stand-out for the region. Many good tasting experiences on Leelenau
The ‘21 vintage is outstanding. Some of the older library wines (‘16 for one) are aromatic and diesel AF. Just incredible. Vladi at Old Mission has been crushing it with that dry Riesling for years. He and Lee really know what they’re doing.
Love TC wines. Need some Chateau Chantal and Chateau Grand Traverse represented.
We all have our favs. Mine is Mari. Over the last 15 years or so Michigan reds have improved tremendously (imo).
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Love that you sincerely featured Michigan wines. Small note, it's LEE-luu-nah (you know, for when you make more videos about Michigan wine!) Cheers!
Don't forget about Cherry Republic cherry wine lol
I am a big follower of you and I own a book of yours. However, I was disappointed in this video when you talked about the Cab Franc. Many wineries get their juice from other places. How do you know the cab sauv didn’t come from California. Especially since you said, I don’t know how they grow cab sauv grapes there?
There are a couple wineries in Leelanau that import some grape juice. Breggaman brothers, soul squeeze, bluestone for example.
But Cab Franc does grow here, with the caveat that it does not always grow well, and when it does you pay through the nose for it. In general the red yields are so low that it is hard to justify the price.
That said. Leelanau white rock. Beyond Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, we also grow Grunner, sauv Blanc, and Pinot blanc well.
They can grow cab sauv in the SW but up in the Leelanau peninsula AVA and Old Mission AVA you would be insane to try to ripen it. Cab franc on the other hand along with merlot ripens fine, except for absolute horrific vintages (‘14, ‘15). There are some incredible Right Bank style blends being done up here, usually in 100% new French oak. You can't believe how rich and delicious they are esp from so far north, even with the lakes tempering the weather.
Wines from the 8 Mile Road AVA have always been a favorite of mine amongst the offerings from Michigan.
Notes of concrete, rubber, gun powder, and iodine have historically been their distinctive, principle characteristics.
Delish!
No way. Michigan is too cold to grow anything
Way COOL ! Go BLUE ! :D
I remember my first Michigan made wine... Solera Sherry by St Julian Winery, mid 80's ! Man, they've come a LONG way !
Every one I have tasted ranged from mediocre to awful. Better than Illinois wines, though. Illinois wines range from awful to OMG, who could drink this?
From where?
@@blakebarrilleaux8073 Anywhere in Illinois. Wines are mostly grown in the southern part of the state. They are awful.
You've got to come back and hit the Old Mission AVA and Leelanau AVA wineries. Black Star, Shady Lane, Left Foot Charlie, Mari, Verterra, all have incredible wines to offer. There are over 25 wineries on Leelanau and at least 15 on Old Mission.@@daver8521