Between the Vines Ellen Landis, CS, CSW
Aurora Cellars | 2020 Gewürztraminer | Leelanau Peninsula The fragrant bouquet of freesias and roses on the nose is awakening. On the palate, this medium sweet wine o ers up delicious elements of lychee, passion fruit, orange marmalade, hints of spice cake, and grilled pineapple. It boasts ne balance, and the nish lingers on and on. SRP: $19 | Food pairing: Shrimp and pineapple s r fry | www.auroracellars.com Aurora Cellars | 2020 Dry Riesling | Leelanau Peninsula Broadcas ng classic Riesling characteris cs, here is an upli ing, well-cra ed dry Riesling. A bowlful of juicy summer peaches and nectarines join fresh squeezed lime, minerality, a trace of salinity, and citrus blossom accents. Bracing acidity keeps it brilliantly balanced through the lively nish. SRP: $19 | Food pairing: Rock sh ceviche | www.auroracellars.com Detroit Vineyards | 2020 Herman Farms Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc | Lake Michigan Shore The engaging aroma of sun-ripened stone fruit really gets your juices owing. Flavors of tangy passion fruit, lemon verbena, gooseberries, citrus splashed nectarines, and ripe peaches combine with gravelly minerality and brisk acidity, and the nish feels eternal. SRP: $28 | Food pairing: Crispy fried oysters | www.detroitvineyards.com Detroit Vineyards | Woodward & Vine 2020 Domaine Berrien Vineyard !Blau! | Lake Michigan Shore This juicy dry red, composed of 100% Blaufränkisch, displays a heady oral aroma. A bright burst of ripe purple plums, hints of cinnamon, and raspberries intertwine with subtle pepper spice and a kiss of oak from neutral French barrel aging. Finishes long and elegantly. SRP: $32 | Food pairing: Cavatelli pasta with duck ragu | www.detroitvineyards.com St. Julian Winery | 2019 Braganini Reserve Tramine e | Lake Michigan Shore Floral and spice elements greet the nose with this energe c, slightly sweet wine. A bright blast of crisp apples, fresh peaches, lychee, Meyer lemon sorbet, and hints of homemade honeycomb candy explode deliciously on the palate. Well balanced through the nal juicy sip. SRP: $15.99 | Food pairing: Chicken curry soup | www.stjulian.com St. Julian Winery | 2019 Braganini Reserve Albariño | Lake Michigan Shore The scent of sweet acacia owers leads to vibrant fruit avors of ripe kiwi, fresh apricot, blood orange, and tropical Galia melon heightened by fresh squeezed lemon accents coa ng the palate. Smooth and easy to qua with a pleasing mineral edge that persists through the upbeat close. SRP: $21.99 | Food pairing: Lemon- nged prawn riso o | www.stjulian.com Winery at Black Star Farms | 2019 Gamay Noir | Leelanau Peninsula Aromas of strawberry rhubarb pie lead the parade for this elegant dry red wine. Montmorency cherries, a gentle dus ng of herbs, candied raspberries, shades of forest oor, and a whisper of oak wrap around graceful tannins. Well balanced and ethereal on the palate through the dreamy nish. SRP: $17.50 | Food pairing: Penne pasta with Black Forest ham and pea pods | www.blackstarfarms.com
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