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Ninety per cent of Michigan’s vineyards fall within this appellation in the state’s southwestern corner. This area is also the historic cradle of Michigan viticulture with commercial vineyards dating back as far as 1867. Since the region read more...is part of the great Fruit Belt that produces most of America’s grapes for juice and jelly production, most of the area’s vineyards are planted to labrusca varieties like Concord and Niagara. Thus, the Lake Michigan Shore AVA wine grape acreage only amounts to a small percentage of its total, even though this acreage still represents nearly half of Michigan’s total wine grape production. Of the wine grapes now planted, vinifera varieties are a rapidly expanding portion of the portfolio. The broad AVA boundaries - which include the smaller Fennville appellation - extend as far as 45 miles inland from the lakeshore, and are relatively uniform in climate and soils. The so called "Lake Effect" of Lake Michigan tempers the otherwise extreme northern climate. The characteristic soil and topography of the AVA results from a glacial moraine, with its slopes giving vineyards increased air-drainage to the lake, reducing the danger of frost settling on vines. This AVA has a warmer growing season, up to two or three weeks longer than northwestern Michigan.    (hide)

Nancy Straffon reviewed Tabor Hill Winery Classic Demi-Red NV:

October 2009

Nancy Straffon

WOW! I tried a Tablespoon of this classic demi red. Then I knew it was different than any other wine I have tried over the years. I can't begin to tell you how it felt in my mouth but I can tell you I had a wine glass full...

Tabor Hill Winery Classic Demi-Red NV

Starting at $17^.66 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Nancy Straffon reviewed Tabor Hill Winery Classic Demi-Red NV:

October 2009

Nancy Straffon

WOW! I tried a Tablespoon of this classic demi red. Then I knew it was different than any other wine I have tried over the years. I can't begin to tell you how it felt in my mouth but I can tell you I had a wine glass full...

Tabor Hill Winery Classic Demi-Red NV

Starting at $17^.66 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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betterbones reviewed Wyncroft Pinot Noir Avonlea Vineyard 2007:

September 2009

betterbones

Dry, Burgundyesc fruit and spice. Just a baby.

Wyncroft Pinot Noir Avonlea Vineyard 2007

Snoothrank: 3/5

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twoshort reviewed Hickory Creek Chardonnay 2007:

June 2009

twoshort

Hickory Creek Chardonnay 2007

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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twoshort reviewed Round Barn Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Lake Michigan Shore NV:

June 2009

twoshort

Round Barn Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Lake Michigan Shore NV

Starting at $29^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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cornill4 reviewed St. Julian Chancellor Braganini Reserve 2001:

May 2009

cornill4

A very smooth wine. Very little "bite" to it but not sweet. LOVE this wine.

St. Julian Chancellor Braganini Reserve 2001

Snoothrank: 3/5

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WinedownMi reviewed Tabor Hill Winery Classic Demi-Red NV:

May 2009

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Tabor Hill Winery Classic Demi-Red NV

Starting at $17^.66 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Sookie reviewed Tabor Hill Red Arrow Red NV:

March 2009

Sookie

Tabor Hill Red Arrow Red NV

Starting at $17^.14 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Sonaphia reviewed St. Julian Wine Co. St. J Riesling 2006:

March 2009

Sonaphia

Interested in trying this some day

St. Julian Wine Co. St. J Riesling 2006

Starting at $15^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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WinedownMi reviewed Tabor Hill Winery Lake Michigan Shore Riesling 2007:

December 2008

WinedownMi

One of the best vintages of Riesling Michigan has ever seen!

Tabor Hill Winery Lake Michigan Shore Riesling 2007

Starting at $11^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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