May is Michigan Wine Month! This month is dedicated to celebrating the wine industry across the state. Did you know that Michigan is home to over 100 wineries? Each offers a unique variety of wines made right here in the Great Lakes state. Speaking of Great Lakes, did you know that they are the main reason why Michigan is able to produce award-winning wines? The Great Lakes dictate the climate, significantly contributing to our agriculture. The majority of Michigan wine grapes are grown within 25 miles of Lake Michigan (including ours)! Lake Michigan helps moderate the temperatures along the coast,...
Getting stuck in a food rut is not only boring, it’s also not great for your health. Now more than ever, it’s tough to get specific ingredients, but don’t let that stop you. It’s time to get inspired and get cooking with what you probably do have in your kitchen already! We’re going back to the basics but with a fun twist. Read on for a whole day’s worth of fun meals and drinks. If you’re on the hunt for more recipes, we’ve rounded up a bunch at the end of this article that use your pantry staples. Breakfast Since...
Mulled Wine is a simple, delicious, traditional winter beverage that can be made in lots of different ways. Aside from that, it has healing abilities that made it pretty popular in ancient times. We wanted to share our Mulled Wine recipe using Frontenac. Whether you’re hosting a winter get together or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe will warm your heart and body. Happy sipping! The Rise and Fall (and rise again) of Mulled Wine Did you know that West Michigan and Rome have something in common? They can both get chilly in the winter! …Okay, so a lot...
After the whirlwind of the holidays, a lot of people are left feeling a little down. We are looking at a few more (less eventful) months full of snow, car scraping, and giant puffer coats. Unfortunately, in Michigan, those winter months are also fairly grey and gloomy. We are so fortunate to have our Great Lakes, however they tend to make winter life more difficult in our area. We know the winters here are worth all the beauty in our state, not to mention the wonderful communities, and limitless activities….. BUT that doesn’t do much to combat the winter blues. ...
As summer trails off into fall, Michiganders can start to feel a little anxious about the impending cool temperatures and separation from our beloved Great Lakes. We should instead be enjoying the near perfect weather that lingers this time of year. Sun, cool breezes, and mild temperatures make September the perfect month to soak up the natural beauty of West Michigan. How can you make a beautiful day even better? Add wine of course! And some tasty, (mostly) healthy snacks! Charcuterie boards are the best. Not only are they a fun, social way to eat, they’re actually the way humans...
While we fully support the drinking of wine out of whatever vessel you have available, there are some strong arguments for drinking wine out of the “proper” glass. Wine glasses are designed to improve the wine drinking experience of particular types of wine. Their different shapes allow for temperature preservation, delivering aromas, and more. First, take a look at the different parts of the wine glass. We’re going to break down which glasses deliver the best drinking experience for different types of wine so that you can choose the right glass everytime. White Wines White wines are best served in...
