Wine takes center stage this month with Governor Granholm proclaiming April ‘Michigan Wine Month’. Having received numerous awards and adding around $790 million to the state’s coffers each year, Michigan produced wines have become an important addition to the economy and connoisseurs alike. Take the time this April to explore Michigan wine and learn about [...]
Read MoreThe photos below are licensed for media or blog use for the purposes of promoting the wineries of the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association and our events. Photos may also be used to promote Leelanau County, the state of Michigan and the Michigan wine industry. Click the photos for a print-ready photo. Credit lpwines.com for photos [...]
Read MoreThe Village of Suttons Bay will host its 2nd Annual Summer Solstice Art Walk, with 18 participating galleries & shops. Partnering with the Leelanau wineries, the evening stroll will feature many of the area’s most accomplished artists, live music, and an opportunity for participants to win a $250 shopping spree. It’s all happening Friday, June [...]
Read MoreThe winter has been long but it’s nearing an end! Here’s a photo from our Leelanau Wine group on the photo sharing site Flickr that might help bring back the sun. KT writes This is the view you’ll see if and when you visit Willow Vineyard in Suttons Bay, MI. It’s just gorgeous and the [...]
Read MoreWho cares what the ground hog sees? Rejoice in the upcoming spring equinox with Black Star Farms Old Mission and TASTES in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. It is time for a great spring celebration featuring our two new agricultural destinations. We invite you to share the fruits of previous labors while toasting to [...]
Read MoreMarch 14th –– Join us as we make our two newest locations “official†with ribbon cutting ceremonies from the Chamber of Commerce. Ribbon cutting at Tastes will be at 4:30 p.m. and at Old Mission at 5 p.m. For more information please contact Coryn Briggs, 231-944-1311 or send an email.
Read MoreYou can click to view our set of photos from the 2008 Taste the Passion Wine Tour (view slideshow). If you have some to share, please join the Leelanau Wine group on Flickr!
Read MoreAmong the many fine food complements served at the 2008 Taste the Passion wine trail event was this tasty chowder served by Gills Pier Winery. The recipe is available at AllRecipes.com who say: This is a hearty soup with a lot of texture. It is perfect for this time of year when you are snowbound [...]
Read MoreHere are the the door prizes from Taste the Passion. Thanks to the businesses who donated great gifts and to everyone who participated in a fabulous weekend! The Rachael Eubanks party received lodging at the Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City and dinner for 2 at Hanna in downtown Traverse City. The Joseph Rich [...]
Read MoreAll participants in our Taste the Passion wine trail event are eligible to receive one of three fabulous door prizes: 2 nights lodging at the Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor and dinner for 2 at Trattoria Funistrada in Burdickville. 2 nights lodging at the Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City and dinner for 2 [...]
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