LEELANAU PENINSULA WINE TRAIL
The Hunt For The Reds Of October
Weekdays in October!
The hunt is on!
Details & info
In your hunt for the reds this October, find elegant, bold, and high-quality red wine in a picturesque setting on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, during The Hunt for the Reds of October wine event.
Here is where red wine was meant to be enjoyed – surrounded by the crisp and vibrant beauty of autumn in Northern Michigan, at the peak of fall colors. While the leaves change to orange and amber, cozy up with the incredible red varietals that this region has to offer, including well-balanced Cabernet Francs, rich and full Cabernet Sauvignons, complex Pinot Noirs, and velvety Merlots.
🍂🍷 Ticket holders will receive a pour of red wine hand-selected by the wine makers themself along with $10 in ‘cork cash’ which can be used at any of the partcipating wineries! (exclusions on purchases may apply)
Plan a leisurely visit on your own schedule, instead of being locked into a single weekend! 🍷🍂
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While each ticket holder can travel along the peninsula at their own pace, reservations are highly recommended and may be required for larger groups, as space at each winery is limited. To enjoy full service at individual wineries beyond the scope of the ticketed event, such as wine by the glass, bottle service, additional flights, food, etc, reservations are again highly encouraged and may be required
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES
Selected Red: 2020 Arcturos Cabernet Franc
Selected Red: Pointes North Red Blend
Description: Blend of Leelanau County Marquette and Marechal Foch, lightly enhanced using a variety of oak treatments. Off-dry fruit, gently balanced with light tannins and notes of vanilla. Casual, easy-drinking, and smooth.
Selected Red: Bourbon Barrel Redd
Description: Ultra-unique, this wine displays light red fruits layered with rich vanilla and bourbon notes. This wine is medium bodied but finishes full on the palate.
Selected Red: Customer choice of any red from the portfolio
Selected Red: Customer choice of any red from the portfolio
Selected Red: 2018 Peninsula Collection Merlot.
Description: A leaner style of Merlot, yet still delivering a classic Merlot nose and taste. Dark fruits – black cherries, black raspberries, and blueberries – settle on the tongue, while hints of cedar fading into a subtle dryness.
Selected Red: Pie Chaser
Description: Smooth red blend made from predominantly Merlot with interesting cool climate varietals: marechal foch and leon millot. Fruit forward + velvety tannins. Look for aromas of strawberry and subtle oak.
Selected Red: Cabernet Franc Reserve
Description: Fruit forward with strawberry flavors and a soft dry finish
Selected Red: Choice of 2018 Reserve Red or 2021 “Chaos Red”
Description:
2018 Reserve Red is blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot aged in French oak for 18 months.
Chaos Red Very popular medium bodied red made in an easy to drink style.
Selected Red: “Right Bank” Red Blend
Description: Behind the blackberry and cassis, there are hints of juniper, black pepper. and rose petals.
Selected Red: Bordeaux, Field Blend 2017
Description:
Selected Red: 2021 Fran ‘n’n Franc
Description: Cranberry, cocoa, baking spices.
Special Promo: Discounted prices are $3 off on a glass and $2 off bottle of selected Red.
Selected Red: Choice of 2020 Boathouse Red or a 2019 Cabernet Franc
Description:
2020 Boathouse Red Medium red blend of Cabernet Franc,. Merlot and Syrah. Blackberry and Raspberry flavors. Lingering finish which you would expect from a fine Red Wine. 9 month aging French Oak barrels..
2019 Cabernet Franc Blackberry aroma. Flavors of blackberry and black cherry. Lingering Finish. 18 months aging in French Oak barrels. Silver Medal – 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Selected Red: 2021 Pinot Noir
Description: Cherry cola, raspberry and a vanilla orange aroma on the nose. The cherry cola persists on the palate with a touch of tannin and a hint of vanilla.
Selected Red: “Big Paw Red” Red Blend (Stop in for a special promotion)
Description: Our best of class, everyday red blend. A fruity red, not too dry or sweet, wonderful with hamburgers, pizza, pasta.
Selected Red: 100% estate Cab Franc Merlot blend
Description: Robust aromas of dark fruit compote tapering into earthy notes of leather, clay pots, and juniper berries. Savor the opulence of raspberries and cherries with undertones of allspice and smoked paprika.
Selected Red: “Right Bank” Red Blens
Description: Behind the blackberry cassis there are hints of juniper, black opepper, and rose petal
