Jayme and I continue our conversation about grape varieties and today focus on those most commonly found in the Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula AVAs. Two points to call out. Late in the episode we discuss the vinifera variety Gewurztraminer. It is an offspring of Savagnin Blanc - not to be confused with Sauvignon Blanc. We also talk about pairing Gewurztraminer wine with pumpkin pie, something quite appropriate for this holiday season! Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and follow along.

Gunnar Olson is the owner and winemaker at Baroda Founders Winecellar. Join us as we talk about all the things going on at Baroda Founders, and as we take a trip down memory lane to talk about Gunnar’s dad, Leonard Olson, and his pioneering contributions to the Michigan Wine industry.

Today Jayme and I are tasting three Cabernet Sauvignons, one each from Domaine Berrien, Fenn Valley and Lemon Creek. https://www.domaineberrien.com/, https://www.fennvalley.com/, https://www.lemoncreekwinery.com/. To enhance your listening pleasure, we've edited out all of the long pauses between our observations, smells and sips! Enjoy.

Lauren Kniebes is one of the owners of Lazy Ballerina Winery located in beautiful downtown St. Joseph Michigan, at 321 State Street. Lauren and her partner Melanie have the distinction of being the first woman owned winery in the Lake Michigan Shore. Visit their website at www.lazyballerinawinery.com. Pop open a bottle of Michigan wine and listen in to this fun interview.

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.