DRY & OFF-DRY WINES
Vignoles - Gold medals - 2008 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition & 2007 Taster’s Guild Int’l. Competition, Silver Medal - 2008 Taster’s Guild Int’l. Competition, Bronze medal - 2007 Finger Lakes Intl. Wine Competition - Crisp; with floral, peach, and citrus notes. A lovely dry version of one of our favorite French hybrid grapes. $13.95

Chanson (shäN-sôN) - Bronze medals - 2008 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition & Great Lakes Wine Competition
A beautiful French song; crisp, buttery, yet bone-dry, aged in oak barrels, our driest white wine is oak-kissed with a faint hint of green mango. $13.95

2006 Chardonnay - Silver medal - 2009 Great Lakes Wine Judging With green apple and light butter on the nose, our 2006 Chardonnay is one of our winemaker’s favorites — crisp, citrusy, and clean with a rounded mouth feel and long finish. $17.95

Vintner’s Select Riesling - Silver medal - 2008 Great Lakes Wine Judging & Bronze Medals - 2008 National Women’s Wine Competition, 2008 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition & 2007 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition
Pear on the nose, with green apple and starfruit flavors, and a bright, clean acidity. $17.95

2007 Legacy - Gold medal - 2009 Great Lakes Wine Judging, Silver medal - 2009 Indy Int'l Wine Competition & Bronze medal - 2009 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition A limited edition dry blend of Chardonnay and Vignoles, this slightly fruity wine goes well with pastas, chicken, fish, and many appetizers. $4 from the sale of each bottle is donated the the Legacy Land Conservancy a 37-year-old accredited land trust protecting local nature and farmland, including many acres in the nearby Waterloo Recreation Area.. $19.95

2006 Dry Traminette - Silver Medals - 2007 Taster’s Guild Int’l. Competition & 2005 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition; 2006 & 2007 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Certificate of American Merit award. Floral notes on the nose, with hints of pear, melon, and tropical fruits, and a dry, crisp citrusy finish. $15.95

Moulin Rouge - Bronze Medal - 2007 Great Lakes Wine Judging Very much like the Moulin Rouge itself — lush but light, fun, entertaining, and romantic. Reminiscent of an Italian table wine with caramel on the nose. $12.95

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - Gold medal - 2008 Great Lakes Wine Judging. Made with grapes from Michigan’s oldest Cabernet vines, our new release has chocolate and dark cherry on the nose, with black pepper and dried cherries on the finish. Will cellar well. $18.95

2004 Merlot - Silver Medal - 2006 Indy International Wine Competition A light but rich, buttery red featuring hints of black currant and vanilla, this garnet-colored, lightly oaked wine has the slight acidity of Michigan-grown grapes and a nice finish. $17.95

2003 Proprietor’s Reserve Chancellor - Gold Medal - 2007 Great Lakes Wine Judging. A limited edition unfiltered wine made with estate-grown grapes. This rich, velvety red has chocolate on the nose, with generous hints of plum, blackberry, and ripe fig. Will cellar well. $22.95

Sassy Rosé - Gold Medal - 2007 Indy Intl. Wine Competition, 2007 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Certificate of American Merit award & Bronze medal - 2007 Great Lakes Wine Judging. Dry Cabernet Franc rosé — crisp, fruity, and delicious! A wonderful summertime wine for dry red wine drinkers. $14.95

Abrazo - 2008 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Certificate of American Merit award & Bronze Medals - 2009 Women’s Wine Competition & 2009 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition Spanish for hug, Abrazo is a soft, off-dry red wine blend with a velvety full mouth feel and ripe berry jam flavors. It’s great for just sipping, and goes well with hearty dishes, creamy cheeses, and dark chocolate. Abrazo was developed in honor of the Cascades Humane Society who rescued Rusty (pictured on the label) from the County animal pound on his last day. Rusty, one of the world’s great huggers, now lives with Holly, our winemaker. Your purchase of Abrazzo will help benefit the Cascades Humane Society. $14.95

Pinot Grigio -Gold medal - 2009 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition & 2008 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Certificate of American Merit award Our new release features wildflower honey on the nose, a full mouth feel, and a lovely dry finish. $14.95

Vidal Blanc - Silver Medals - 2008 National Women’s Wine Competition, 2007 Indy Intl. Wine Competition, 2007 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition & 2007 Great Lakes Wine Judging. Complex and sophisticated with hints of peach and floral, and a long clean finish. (release 6/14/08)

SEMI-SWEET WINES
Overture - Silver medal - 2008 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition, Bronze medal - 2008 & 2007 Great Lakes Wine Judging.
Our demi-sec has a rounded, full-mouth feel with hints of apricot and citrus. Great with food. $10.95

Vignoles Pyment - Our newest mead is made with estate-grown Vignoles grapes and local honey. Your first taste of this refreshing semi-sweet mead is pure honey, followed by the flowery grapey-ness of the Vignoles, with a citrusy lime finish. Great for just sipping; we recommend that you try pairing it with spicy ethnic foods such as Ethopian, Asian, Caribbean, Mexican, and fusion dishes. $12.95

Traminette - Gold medals - 2007 Taster’s Guild Int’l. Competition & 2007 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition & 2006 Jefferson Cup Invitational -American Example of Greatness award. Fruit forward flavors with hints of lychee, other tropical fruits, and citrus, along with the spicy sweetness of its parent, Gewürztraminer. $15.95

Riesling - Silver medal - 2008 Great Lakes Wine Judging, Bronze medal - 2008 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition A peach and honey nose, with ripe, juicy honeydew melon, multi-layers of fruit, and lingering orange blossom honey on the finish. $16.95 Sale $16.95

Seyval Blanc - Silver medal - 2008 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition & Bronze medal - 2008 Great Lakes Wine Judging
Sweet-tart citrus flavors of ripe grapefruit and lemon; this wine pairs beautifully with many foods including poultry and fish. $13.95

Origami - Bronze medal - 2008 Great Lakes Wine Judging. Soft, spicy, fruity with a slight hint of nutiness, this blend of 50% apple wine and 50% white wine is the perfect holiday celebration beverage. Serve it with a special meal, an appetizer buffet, or give it as a thoughful hostess gift. $12.95

Blushing Crane - Gold medal - 2007 Taster’s Guild Int’l. Competition & Bronze medal - 2006 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition. Fruit forward, cherry-berry flavors, a full mouth feel, and a crisp finish. We donate 50 cents per bottle to the Haehnle Bird Sanctuary. $9.95

Heirloom Apple - A crisp, slightly sweet blend of estate-grown apples. Good cold or warm it up with mulling spices. $10.95

Staccato - Bronze medals - 2007 Finger Lakes Intl. Wine Competition, 2007 Taster’s Guild Int’l. Competition, 2007 Great Lakes Wine Judging & 2006 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition.
A subtle pepperiness, the tang of pomegranate, and a slight flavor of a vintage sherry highlight this popular semi-sweet offering with the color of rich mahogany. $10.95

Serenade - Silver medals - 2008 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition & 2007 Finger Lakes Intl. Wine Competition; Bronze Medals - 2007 Nat’l Women’s Wine Competition & 2004 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition. Our sweetest song — floral, with lush, big, fruit-forward flavors and pear at the finish. Wonderful with fruity appetizers, desserts, or for just sippin’. $13.95

SWEET WINES
Rhapsody in Red - Gold medals - 2004 & 2005 Michigan Wine & Sprits Competition A sweet red wine with a splash of raspberry, Rhapsody in Red has quickly become the favorite of our customers. A great hostess gift. $13.95

Port in a Storm- Silver medal - 2008 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition. Deep garnet red, our port is made from estate-grown Frontenac and Chambourcin grapes. It features a fully developed bouquet of soft oak, cherry and plum body with hints of chocolate and coffee on a velvety smooth finish. This release is ready to drink now and for several years to come.

Raspberry Rosé - Silver Medal - 2007 Great Lakes Wine Judging.
A crisp blend of citrusy Chardonel and our luscious sweet-tart raspberry wine. $13.95

2008 Late Harvest Riesling - Gold Medal - 2009 Great Lakes Wine Judging Yum! The grapes for this extraordinary wine were harvested half-frozen in early December at 25 brix. The result is a near-perfect balance of honeyed sweetness and citrusy acidity with flavors of peach and pear. $25.95

Apple Mead - Silver medal - 2009 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition Soft, yet crisp, our Apple Mead is a combination of sweetness from local honey and the tartness of our estate-grown Fuji and Honeycrisp apples, with a splash of sweet apple cider from the Dexter Cider Mill. $12.95 (new vintage release date 8/30/08)

Concerto - A lovely, clean slightly sweet blend of Michigan tart cherry and Vidal grape wines. Perfect with lighter desserts or as a sweet apéritif. (release date TBD)

Strawberry - Silver medal - 2007 Taster’s Guild Int’l. Competition. Fragrant with the heady scent of homemade strawberry jam. The adult version of a favorite childhood flavor. (release date TBD)

DESSERT WINES
Miel Amour - Silver medal - 2007 National Women’s Wine Competition - Spiced pear honey-wine (mead/melomel) made with locally grown Asian pears, local honey, and a touch of cinnamon. This light, sweet honey wine has subtle flavors of cinnamon, honey, and citrus, with a soft finish. It’s at its best served very cold. Ages beautifully. $12.95

Dolce - Soft, sweet, and warming like the musical term, Dolce is a new fortified apple dessert wine made with estate-grown Mutsu and Fuji apples. Perfect with your Thanksgiving dessert! $21.95

Sugar Snow - Silver medal - 2008 Taster’s Guild Int’l. Competition. Made with local maple sap, this soft, subtle unfiltered fortified wine is lightly sweetened with pure local maple syrup. Drink it as you would a sweet sherry or a Sauternes. Very limited edition — only 50 cases bottled. $19.50

Mood Indigo - 2008 Jefferson Cup Invitational - Certificate of American Merit award, Bronze Medals - 2007 Indy Intl. Wine Competition & 2009 Taster’s Guild Int’l Competition A lush, rich port-style wine (18% alcohol) made with fresh Michigan blueberries. Drink it with good cheeses or a dense slice of New York-style cheesecake. $25.95

Crimson & Clover - Our amazing new raspberry mead is made with gorgeous local raspberries and local wildflower honey. Deep garnet red with a soft, rich flavor. $21.95

Raspberry - Gold medals - 2009 Indy Int'l Wine Competition, 2004 & 2005 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition - Our spectacular dessert wine is made of raspberries from neighboring farms. Intense raspberry flavor and jewel-like color characterize this extraordinary wine. Pair it with good dark chocolate for an unforgettable dessert. Indulge yourself! $19.95/Gilbert's chocolate-covered bottles - $29.95

Vidal Blanc Ice Wine-Gold Medal - 2009 Great Lakes Wine Judging & Silver Medals - 2009 Women’s Wine Competition & 2009 Taster’s Guild Int’l. Competition Our winemaker produces this spectacular dessert wine from grapes grown in SW Michigan and made in the traditional way — with grapes frozen on the vine and picked (and processed)at night in the dead of winter. It features lovely dried apricot flavors and the clear honeyed sweetness that that you can only find in real ice wine. $42.50

Northern Lights- Bronze Medals - 2009 Women’s Wine Competition & 2009 Great Lakes Wine Judging We only made 15 cases of this extremely rare Chambourcin ice wine. It’s characterized by a lovely sherry color and rich flavors of raisins and other dried fruits. $79.50

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