Happy Thanksgiving! This week Jayme and I discuss the grape varieties found in the Lake Michigan Shore AVA (American Viticultural Area). We discuss juice grapes, hybrids and vinifera.

Amy Birk is the operations director and co-winemaker at

Join Jayme and me as we taste three Michigan Cabernet Francs. The three wineries represented are Baroda Founders (www.founderswinecellar.com), Dablon (www.dablon.com) and Pere Marquette (www.peremarquettewinery.com). Pop open a bottle and join in the fun!

This week John Braganini is my guest. John is the Chairman of the St. Julian Wine Company in Paw Paw, Michigan - the oldest and largest winery in Michigan.

Jayme and I discuss the numerous varieties of grapes that earn a spot in Michigan's horticultural and winemaking history.

This week I am joined by Andrew Backlin, winemaker at Modales Wines in Fennville, Michigan. Andrew is doing great things showing the kinds of outstanding wines we make in Michigan. If you have a specific question for Andrew, you can contact him directly at [email protected]. Also, join Andrew and the Modales crew at their annual Nouveau Celebration on Saturday, November 18. See their website for more information www.modaleswines.com.

Join Jayme and me as we taste three Michigan Rieslings.

This week Chalet Sturgeon joins me to discuss her new venture, Local Pour, located in Sawyer, Michigan. Local Pour opened in June, 2021, and offers an all-Michigan experience featuring a wide selection of wine, beer, and spirits - all Michigan made. We also talk about many of the great wines our wineries are producing.

Jayme and I talk about the fascinating history of wine in Michigan with a focus on the Lake Michigan Shore.

This week I have a conversation with Joe Herman of Karma Vista about regenerative agriculture and how grape growers can become more environmentally responsible.