Today, we delve into the fascinating world of East Coast American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). Our focus spans from Massachusetts to North Carolina, where we will explore each AVA's unique climate, soil composition, grape varieties, and prominent wineries. Please note, we'll be covering New York and Pennsylvania AVAs in a future discussion. Join us for an informative and engaging conversation about the vibrant viticulture of the East Coast.

Dr. Dave Miller of White Pine Winery is back for a super educational session about viticulture and how proper work in the vineyard helps to make fantastic wines. You can learn more about Dr. Dave and his winery at www.whitepinewinery.com.

Aimee Mali owns and operates Achrimere

Aimee Mali owns and operates Achrimere (ACK-RIM-MERE) Wines on Old Mission Peninsula. Today we talk about her

Jayme and I uncover the mystery of wine flaws. We shed light on oxidation, sulfur, bret, UV damage, and many other flaws that detract from your tasting experience. We also share tips on how to handle a few of them.

Andrew Schultz and his wife own and operate Texas Corners Brewing Company, and about a year ago purchased Lawton Ridge Winery on Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo. Andrew shares the history of their large family farm as well as that of the brewery and their acquisition of Lawton Ridge. lawtonridgewinery.com

Jayme and I blind taste three Lake Michigan Shore White Cabernet Francs, one each from Cody Kresta, St. Julian/Braganini, and Veritas Estate. codykrestawinery.com; stjulian.com; mivintageinn.com.

All the way from Colorado’s Grand Valley AVA, my guest today is Juliann Adams of Vines 79 Vineyard and Winery in Palisade, Colorado. Join us as we talk about Colorado’s rise in wine industry prominence and make a few comparisons to Michigan. And of course we discuss her boutique winery. The website is vines79.com; contact Juliann at [email protected] or 970-589-0414. USA Today’s Top 10 Wine Regions: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-wine-region-2024/. For those interested in home winemaking, here’s a magazine Juliann likes which includes lots of great information, seminars and a weekly newsletter: winemakermag.com/

Just in time for the holidays, today Jayme and I talk about serving wine – temperatures, glassware and storing open bottles.

Episode 74: McKenzie Gallagher is my guest today. McKenzie and her husband own and operate the Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate just outside of Traverse City. Tune in as we talk about their fifth and sixth generation family farm, and how they’ve turned it into an award-winning vineyard and winery operation. Website: rovewinery.com; email: [email protected]