Leelanau Peninsula Wine

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is one of a series of fingerlike projections extending into Lake Michigan at Grand Traverse Bay. Nearby is the deep glacial Lake Leelanau. From a viticultural point of view, this abundance of water sufficiently moderates the appellation’s read more...climate, delaying the onset of spring until well past the frost-risk period and protecting fall temperatures from sudden plummets. Even so, vineyards in this cold, northern climate experience an average frost-free period of just 145 days. Through the winter, high snowfall prevents deep-freeze ground temperatures, minimizing winter damage to roots. The glacially-deposited soils that form the Leelanau Peninsula are varied, with bedrock mainly of granite and limestone, a clay-based subsoil and top soils of sand and gravelly loam.    (hide)

staugie reviewed Black Star Farms Riesling Arcturos Semi-Dry 2005:

October 2009

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Black Star Farms Riesling Arcturos Semi-Dry 2005

Starting at $13^.03 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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ajag reviewed Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Gris 2005:

October 2009

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Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Gris 2005

Starting at $14^.62 Snoothrank: 4/5

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flechette reviewed Chateau de Leelanau Select Harvest Riesling NV:

October 2009

flechette

Very well balanced - notable acidity and sweetness in addition to flavors of mineral, citrus fruit, and honey. Perhaps some watermelon or mango, as well? Delicious, and unique.

Chateau de Leelanau Select Harvest Riesling NV

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

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Muchkabouche wrote in the forum topic: Quaint, new winery open in Michigan

October 2009

Muchkabouche

While searching for Petoskey stones on vacation in northern Michigan, I did ... time you are in Michigan's Leelanau peninsula. The bottle is $14 retail. We had the 2006, and is hard to find outside of immediate area of...

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cherylrdh reviewed Leelanau Cellars Witches' Brew:

October 2009

cherylrdh

I love this wine, especially as a sangria on chilly autumn nights! I've tried to spice my own reds at home, but I never get the same effect or flavor as Witches Brew. It is best served very warm!!! I love this wine and...

Leelanau Cellars Witches' Brew

Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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grandpa85 reviewed Shady Lane Cellars Semi-Dry Riesling 2005:

October 2009

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Shady Lane Cellars Semi-Dry Riesling 2005

Starting at $10^.47 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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flechette reviewed Black Star Farms Arcturos Late Harvest Riesling 2006:

September 2009

flechette

Delicious, sweet without being overpowering, rich layers of fruit

Black Star Farms Arcturos Late Harvest Riesling 2006

Starting at $17^.15 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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lolagirl wrote in the forum topic: Another wine fan from Michigan

August 2009

lolagirl

Hi and welcome, I too am new and from Michigan. We recently made a trip ... yes amazing wines on the Leelanau Peninsula. 45 North is putting out a fantastic Rose' @ app $20. Here is some information, even tho it is a...

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dudzik99 reviewed Leelanau Cellars Witches' Brew:

August 2009

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Leelanau Cellars Witches' Brew

Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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greenrod81 reviewed Shady Lane Cellars Semi-Dry Riesling 2005:

August 2009

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Shady Lane Cellars Semi-Dry Riesling 2005

Starting at $10^.47 Snoothrank: 4.5/5

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