Wine pundits and wine sites, including this one, regularly proclaim that great wine is being made throughout the United States. The challenge for wine lovers who want to explore wines from other states, especially states that don’t receive a lot of coverage for their wines, is to find the gems. We recently updated our ratings database and added 21 award-winning Michigan wines. The wines, from 11 Michigan wineries, range from Traminette to Syrah and exemplify the high quality wines being produced in Michigan.
Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery
2012 Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery Auxerrois
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition – Double Gold)
2011 Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery Pinot Grigio
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition – Double Gold)
2011 Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery Chardonnay
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
2011 Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery White Blend
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
Chateau Fontaine
2012 Chateau Fontaine Chardonnay
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
Domaine Berrien Cellars
2010 Domaine Berrien Cellars Syrah
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
Gill’s Pier Vineyard and Winery
2012 Gills Pier Riesling
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition – Double Gold)
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2012 Gills Pier Whitewater
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
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Leelanau Cellars
2011 Leelanau Cellars Cabernet Franc
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
Lemon Creek Winery
2010 Lemon Creek Winery LMS Cabernet Franc
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
NV Lemon Creek Winery Grands Lacs Blanc Vignoles
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
Mackinaw Trail Winery
2011 Mackinaw Trail Winery Cabernet Franc
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
NV Mackinaw Trail Winery Big Red Chambourcin
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
St. Julian Wine Company
NV St. Julian Wine Company Founder’s White
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
2011 Braganini Reserve Syrah
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
Tabor Hill Winery
2012 Tabor Hill Winery Pinot Gris
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
2012 Tabor Hill Winery Traminette
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)
White Pine Winery
2011 White Pine Reserve Merlot Lake Michigan Shore
(BTI 90)
2010 White Pine Reserve, “Serendipity” Red Bordeaux Blend
(BTI 90)
2011 White Pine Winery Reserve Syrah
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition – Double Gold)
2012 White Pine Winery Traminette
(2013 Indy International Wine Competition ” Gold)