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#

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 which you can find here, https://miwinetrail.com/

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

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

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.

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

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

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.