West Michigan Wine Trails

Wine Country Magazine

April 2008
www.michiganwines.com

This colorful, free magazine is published annually in April by the Michigan Grape & Wine Industry Council and contains maps, hours of operation and informative articles about the wineries and wine regions of Michigan. Order your free copy to stay up to date on wine and vineyard information in Michigan.

Wine Immersion Seminar

April 19
Chateau Chantal
Traverse City
800-969-4009
www.chateauchantal.com

An all day event providing an excellent overview of winemaking, viticulture and food and wine pairing. Hosted by our witty and passionate winemaker, Mark Johnson. The day includes a vineyard walk, peasant's lunch, cellar tour, wine tastings, learning materials and gourmet dinner. The $135 per person price covers lunch, multi-course dinner paired with Chantal's wines, learning materials and instruction. Class starts at 11 am and runs through dinner. Weekend packages begin at $290 per person. Call to register and check room availablity.

Can't beat this deal!

Black Star Farms
Suttons Bay
www.blackstarfarms.com

From now until the end of April we are offering a two for one midweek last minute getaway special. Check-in must be Sunday night through Wednesday night, and booking must be made within 48 hours of your visit. Amenities include a bottle of our Red House wine, reserve wine tasting in our tasting room, hospitality hour with wine and hors d’ouevres nightly, gourmet breakfast, use of our sauna and Jacuzzi room and 160 acres of trails for snowshoeing or skiing.

Our distinctive Bed & Breakfast Inn nestled below a hillside of vineyards and overlooking barns and pastures, features eight luxurious guestrooms with an exceptional package of services and amenities. Please visit our website at www.blackstarfarms.com.
An Agricultural Destination in the heart of beautiful Leelanau County...

Spring in Tuscany

April 12 & 26
Chateau Chantal
Traverse City
800-969-4009
www.chateauchantal.com

Tuscan food shines in the spring. Learn the luscious and lively cuising of Italy and techniques of Tuscany where Chef Allen taught and learned may of these dishes. $125 per person. 12-5 pm.

Winemaker's Dinner Weekend

April 18-20
Chateau Grand Traverse
Traverse City
800-283-0247
www.cgrwines.com

Join our winemaker and Chef Perry Harmon for an evenings of fine foods paired with Chateau Grand Traverse wines. This weekend's menu is: Filet Mignon and Shrimp. Weekend Package Includes: Two-night stay for two, Friday evening wine and cheese reception with the winemaker, Friday evening wine and cheese reception with the winemaker, two deluxe breakfast bars in our breakfast room, private tour and tasting on Saturday and dinner with the winemaker prepared by Chef Perry on Saturday. Cost for the weekend is $550 per couple

Signature Wine Dinner

April 25
Bay Pointe Inn & Restaurant
Shelbyville
888-GUN-LAKE
www.baypointeinn.com

The culinary and epicurean talents of the Terrace Grille are offering another installment in the Signature Wine Series. A five-course dinner, each paired with a sampling of Centerra's Premium Wines. $45 per person. Reservations required. Discounted rooms available from $89.

Spring Winemaker's Dinner

April 26
St. Juilan Wine Co.
Paw Paw
800-732-6002
www.stjulian.com

Bring your friends and be among the first to preview the new spring line-up of white wines at our "Pacific Rim" themed dinner. Five courses, each specially paired with the best we have to offer. 6:30 pm. Reservation are $75, tax and tip included.

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

April 26
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
Traverse City
231-223-9303
www.brysestate.com

Join Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery on the Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City to celebrate the release of several of their '07 vintages. Light appetizers will be served.

Winemaker's Ethnic Dinner

April 26
Fenn Valley
Fennville
269-561-2396
www.fennvalley.com

Join Fenn Valley for thier annual culinary excursion to a forieign land. This year Christine Ferris will help us explore the mysterious Southeast Asian country of Thailand.

Chef's Challenge Weekend

April 26-28
Shanty Creek Resort
Bellaire
800-678-4111
www.shantycreek.com

The culinary event of the year! It's Northern Michigan vs. Southern Michigan for this weekend filled with Michigan food products paired with Michigan wines and micro-brews. Also, enjoy cooking seminars, health and outdoor seminars, ice-carving competition and more. Lodging packages available. Proceeds benefit "Challenge Mountain"- the nation's only non-profit organizaiton that provides adaptive recreation exlusively to people with special needs.

10-15% Off Wine Purchase

Throughout April
Bowers Harbor Vineyard
Traverse City

Throughout the month of April Bowers Harbor will be offering 10% off any six bottles, and 15% off twelve or more bottles of wine in honor of Michigan Wine Month.

April is Michigan Wine Month!

Celebrate with food and wine at a gourmet dinner featuring Black Star Farms wine at The Boathouse on Bowers Harbor on April 5th. For more information visit www.boathouseonwestbay.com.

Lansing Vineyards

Burgdorf's Winery LLC 517-655-2883
Burgdorf's winery has a unique tasting room/gift shop open to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday or weekday appointments. Updated seasonal open hours will be posted on the web site. Custom wine, labels and gift baskets are available. Customers can use the facility to make their own wine with the guidance of our trained staff. Wine tasting is available during open hours or by appointment. Small group gatherings, for private wine tasting are welcome. Uncle John’s Fruit House Winery 989 224-3686 Visit our tasting room where you can sample our wines before you purchase. Our tasting room is packed with a great selection of wines, gifts and wine related items. We offer custom gift baskets and gift wrapping. We currently do not offer wine shipping.