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If Vines Could Talk

If Vines Could Talk

We believe Michigan makes great wine. It is an up-and-coming region, already producing world-class award-winning wines. Our mission is to help the world learn about and to enhance the prestige of Michigan wine.

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Episode 43: Wine Label Legal Requirements

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/05/09

Jayme and I talk about legal requirements for wine bottle labels in the United States. We also share our opinions on what we’d also like to see on labels. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and follow along. Here's a resource you can use for reference: https://www.wine-searcher.com/wine-label-usa#

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00:56:26

Episode 42: Kristy Wenz of Kristy's Wine Travels

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/05/02

Welcome to podcast #42. Kristy Wenz is my guest today. Kristy is a wine and wine travel writer who is no stranger to Michigan wine and the Lake Michigan Shore. She hasn’t just written about our wineries; she has actually worked at two of them. Listen in as we talk about all things Michigan and learn about our unique and special connection. You can read Kristy’s work at her website, https://kristyswinetravels.substack.com/.She also helped produce a video promoting the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail

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00:27:54

Episode 41: Three Viogniers from the Lake Michigan Shore

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/04/25

Jayme and I are tasting three Viogniers from the Lake Michigan Shore, and specifically, all from the same area east of Baroda. The Wineries? Domaine Berrien Cellars, Modales, and Stranger Wine Co. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and follow along as we talk about these and even suggest one for breakfast! www.domaineberrien.com www.modaleswines.com www.strangerwineco.com

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00:54:27

Episode 40: Tom Knighton, Blustone Vineyards

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/04/18

Tom Knighton is the founder and owner of Blustone Vineyards located on the Leelanau Peninsula northwest of Traverse City. Tom and his team have a beautiful site and equally beautiful wines. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and follow along. www.blustonevineyards.com

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00:23:53

Episode 39: Tasting Room Experiences

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/04/11

Jayme and I are sharing things we look for when we visit a tasting room. We hope this offers insight for you to consider for your next world-class experience. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and follow along.

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00:44:58

Episode 38: Meredith George, The St. Joe Wine Shoppe

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/04/04

Meredith George is my guest today. Meredith owns the St. Joe Wine Shoppe, located in the Market in downtown St. Joseph Michigan. Relatively new to wine, Meredith shares about her time at Dablon, her thoughts about Michigan wine, and her support of women winemakers. Listen in as we also cover a broad spectrum of other topics. www.stjoewineshoppe.com

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00:23:13

Episode 37: Amy Birk, Domaine Berrien Library Wines

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/03/28

Today's special episode is Amy Birk from Domaine Berrien Cellars returning to the podcast to share a few of her library wines. Listen in as we taste recent vintages of her Wolf’s Prairie Red, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with older versions of the same wine. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and listen in to this captivating discussion. www.domaineberrien.com

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Episode 36: Kacey Wierzba and Maddie Vint, Shady Lane...

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/03/21

Kacey Wierzba and Maddie Vint are my guests today from Shady Lane Cellars located in the Leelanau Peninsula near Traverse City, Michigan. Listen in as the two remarkable winemakers talk about their passions, vineyards and wines. We’ll also hear about numerous awards, the history of the property, and two special dogs, Lola and Frankie. If you have questions for Kacey or Maddie, you can send them to info@shadylanecellars.com, or go to the website, www.shadylanecellars.com.

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00:41:39

Episode 35: Fermenting Red, White, Rose', and Orange...

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/03/14

Jayme and I discuss the four types of winemaking – and in particular, the fermentation process – for red, white, rose’ and orange wines. We also share some of our favorite varieties. Pop open of Michigan wine and follow along.

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Episode 34: Maxx Eichberg of Stranger Wine Co.

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/03/07

Maxx Eichberg of Stranger Wine Company is my guest today. Maxx and his partner Sidney purchased the vineyard from James Lester – known as the Avonlea vineyard – just 3 years ago. Listen in as we talk about the history, Maxx and Sidney’s unique ackground, regenerative practices and future plans for Stranger. www.strangerwineco.com.

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00:21:12

Episode 33: Three Michigan Chardonnays

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/02/29

Jayme and I are tasting three amazing Michigan Chardonnays. We have one each from Ciccone, Chateau Chantal and White Pine – each representing the three main Michigan AVAs. We also talk briefly about Riedel glassware and wild turkeys – the bird, not the drink. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and follow along. https://cicconevineyard.com/, https://www.chateauchantal.com/, https://whitepinewinery.com/

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00:57:31

Episode 32: Brent Kroll of Maxwell Park Wine Bar

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/02/22

Welcome to podcast #32. Brent Kroll is my special guest today. Brent is the Founder and Sommelier of Maxwell Park Wine Bar in Washington DC. With strong Michigan roots, Brent brings a great perspective about Michigan wine. His wine bar recently won special recognition by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, who dubbed the place “Not your typical buttoned up wine bar.” Also, a very special thanks to Miranda Franco, an east coast wine writer who introduced me to Brent. www.maxwellparkdc.com

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00:21:10

Episode 31: A Further Look at AVAs

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/02/15

Today Jayme and I share our opinions about four sub-AVAs of the Lake Michigan Shore, and we highlight a few other Midwest AVAs. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and listen in.

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00:52:44

Episode 30: Charlie Edson of Bel Lago

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/02/08

Charlie Edson is the founder of Bel Lago Winery in the Leelanau Peninsula AVA. He started planting vineyards in the late 1980s and opened the tasting room in the late 1990s. A special thanks to John Heekin, the new owner of Bel Lago, for introducing Charlie to Steve. Please send inquiries to: info@bellogowine.com.

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Episode 29: Blind Tasting of Three Pinot Gris/Grigio

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/02/01

Jayme and I are conducting a blind tasting of three Pinot Gris, or Pinot Grigio. Those three come from Pasqua in Italy, Elk Cove in Oregon and Dablon, here in Baroda, Michigan. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and listen in.

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Episode 28: Rudy Shafer of Dablon

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/01/25

In episode #6 I interviewed Bill Schopf, the owner of Dablon, a beautiful winery and tasting room perched on a hill overlooking acres of vineyards. Today Rudy Shafer is my guest. Rudy is the operations manager at Dablon who oversees all vineyard and winery operations. Hear more detail about what’s happening at Dablon and find out about Rudy’s special past-time passion. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and listen along.

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Episode 27: Other Michigan Grape Varieties

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/01/18

Today we close out the series about Michigan grapes. Jayme and I talk about the important place the Concord has in our history. We also discuss other juice grapes, hybrids and vinifera varieties, including Niagara, Catawba, Delaware, Baco Noir, Vidal Blanc and Chardonnay. Follow along with your favorite bottle of Michigan wine.

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Episode 26: Lemon Creek Winery

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/01/11

Lemon Creek Winery celebrates 40 years of business this year. Listen in as Kait Lemon and Jerardo Bocanegra talk about everything from nearly two centuries of history in the area, farming operations, the winery and wines, the tasting room and some of the celebrations planned for the year. In addition to social media, you can contact the winery at lemoncreekwinery@gmail.com.

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Episode 25: Three Red Blends from the Lake Michigan...

If Vines Could Talk ·

2024/01/04

Today Jayme and I are tasting three red blends from the Lake Michigan Shore – all from the Baroda region. We have Big Chill Red from Chill Hill, Vineyard Red from Round Barn Winery and Producer’s Cut from Dablon. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and follow along! www.chillhill.net www.roundbarn.com www.dablon.com

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00:56:08

Episode 24: Dave Miller of White Pine Winery

If Vines Could Talk ·

2023/12/28

Dave Miller and his wife Sandy own and operate White Pine Winery with their tasting room located in downtown St. Joseph Michigan. Dave is one of our veterans here in the Lake Michigan Shore. Join us for a deep dive into grape growing techniques and grape varieties and hear more about the great wines Dave and Sandy are serving up at their tasting room. Pop open a bottle and follow along. See their website at www.whitepinewinery.com.

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