Susan Tipton, winemaker and founder of Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards in Lodi, California, fell in love with a white wine from Châteauneuf de Pape, in France's Southern Rhône Valley. What she tasted in France inspired her to try something unique: to grow white Rhône varietals in Lodi, where she'd...
Three friends have traveled about 90 miles from Saint Louis to spend a few days in Springfield, Illinois, the nearest city to Danenburger Family Vineyards, where they start their weekend at the tasting bar. Another customer, who will later reveal himself as a local enthusiast, enjoys a chilled...
When people talk about Southwest Michigan wineries, they often mention Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant. Tabor Hill's winemaker, Michael Merchant, has been around for over 30 years, and in that time his wine has been served in the White House, praised by celebrities and awarded graciously. I...
We stopped into Fenn Valley Vineyards and Wine Cellar, in Southwest Michigan, on an afternoon when lake effect snow had fallen and temperatures were low. We were welcomed into the warm and bustling tasting room by Amy, who provided us tasting menus and glasses as well as her offer to answer our...
I visited Creek's Edge Winery in late September, an excellent time to view this striking property under a hint of fall color. Creek's Edge is a day trip from Washington, DC in rural Loudon County, Virginia, an area with a growing winery presence (43 wineries at the time of my visit) and a...