Between the Vines Ellen Landis, CS, CSW Good Harbor Vineyards | 2020 Tribute Chardonnay | Leelanau Peninsula The Simpson family-owned winery o ers this barrel-aged Chardonnay in tribute to the late founder/winemaker Bruce Simpson. I appreciate the silken texture of this exhilara ng Chardonnay, along with its fruity essence, and ne balance. Crunchy apples, nicely managed oak, hints of bu erscotch, and bright lemon accents decorate the palate through its lingering close. SRP: $25 | Food pairing: Grilled ham/provolone cheese panini | www.goodharbor.com Le Foot Charley | 2020 Le Caban Riesling | Old Michigan Peninsula Impressive brightness and purity dazzles the senses with this energizing Riesling. Juicy ripe peaches, hints of apricot preserves, lemon verbena, and minerality create show stopping avors swirling with vivacity on the palate. Hints of sweetness and bracing acidity keeps it pris nely balanced from the rst tantalizing sip to the lingering last one. SRP: $20 | Food pairing: Crab phyllo cups | www.le footcharley.com Le Foot Charley | 2020 Kerner | Old Mission Peninsula The perfumed aroma of a fresh bouquet of summer white owers leads the parade for this lively, dry wine. Kerner, a cross of Trollinger and Riesling, is a white Vi s vinifera grape with German origins. Mul layered and invigora ng, it broadcasts a baske ul of stone fruit, Meyer lemon, hints of golden raspberries, ripe Bartle pears, and a subtle touch of herbs. The fruity elements are enhanced by the airy texture and nice balance, and the nish is persistent. SRP: $25 | Food pairing: Lemon chicken pasta. | www.le footcharley.com 45 North Vineyards & Winery | 2018 Veritas | Leelanau Peninsula This avorsome red blend, composed of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot, leads with an alluring aroma c. It con nues to excite the palate with a rich texture carrying purple plums, roasted red pepper hints, saddle leather, black cherries, blueberries, barrel spice, and roasted marshmallows to all points on the palate. Smooth and well balanced as it makes its way to a pleasing, li ed nish. SRP: $45 | Food pairing: Spaghe bolognese. | www.forty venorth.com Detroit Vineyards Woodward & Vine | 2020 Royal Stag Farms Vineyard Gewürztraminer | Michigan This deligh ully fragranced Gewürtz gets the juices owing at rst whi . Fermented on the skins for 22 days, avors of dried apricots, orange rind, angostura bi ers, oolong tea, and fresh cracked nuts unwind onto the palate in demonstra ve fashion. Bone dry with crackling acidity, the wine remains vitalizing through the expressive nish. SRP: $28 Food pairing: Pork tenderloin kka masala | www.detroitvineyards.com Detroit Vineyards | 2020 ‘Frais’ Altonen Vineyard Cabernet Franc | Michigan A delicate scent of purple bluebell owers rises from the glass. The palate bursts with harmonizing avors of brambleberries, cranberry/raspberry compote, earthy tones, a dash of savory herbs, and a sugges on of creamy roasted red pepper sauce, neatly framed by rm tannins. Neutral French oak aging adds further dimension as the wine glides smoothly to the memorable nale. SRP: $32 | Food pairing: Herbed lamb kabobs | www.detroitvineyards.com Brengman Brothers | 2019 Ar st Series Viognier | Leelanau Peninsula A citrus blossom aroma opens the door for this sophis cated Viognier. Think bi ng into a fresh-picked yellow Clingstone peach on a warm summer day. Flavors of apricot jam, honeycomb, and orange zest interlace with peaches and tropical fruit. Aging in neutral French oak gives it a pleasing round mouthfeel, and the balancing acidity keeps the wine in ne tune all the way through. SRP: $30 | Food pairing: Grilled peach and burrata cros ni | www.brengmanbrothers.com
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