Category Archives: Beer, Wine & Beverages

Michigan Uncorked: Old Mission Peninsula Rocks First-Ever Cabernet Franc Challenge

September 8, 2009 – 10:04 am

Michigan Uncorked is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, writers who are passionate for Michigan and authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. Learn all about Lorri & Sharon and their book at www.michiganvine.com.
Love Cabernet Franc? Head to Old Mission Peninsula. The top three honors for the first-ever Michigan Cabernet [...]

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Wine, Music & Microbrew in Traverse City

September 3, 2009 – 9:10 am

Over the last two weekends, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons hosted two new celebrations: the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival and the Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival.

Traverse City Wine & Art Festival by M'Lynn Heartwell
Mike Brenton from the Lansing City Pulse attended the wine fest. In Sampling the Champs he writes about [...]

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Seeking Michigan: Ice Cold Pop!

September 1, 2009 – 12:50 pm

by Gloriane Peck, Library of Michigan, courtesy Seeking Michigan. The goal of Seeking Michigan is simple: to connect you to the stories of this great state. Visit them regularly for a dynamic & evolving look at Michigan’s cultural heritage.
Each summer, Mother Nature brings us hot, humid days and nights that barely cool off. Thankfully, Michigan-born [...]

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Michitwitter Rewind August 2009

August 31, 2009 – 2:20 pm

Saline Summer Sunflower Super Set...Sweet by Andy Tanguay
Throughout each month we post items of Michicentric interest to our Michitwitter page. In case you missed them here is a look back at just a few of those items for the month of August. If you find these interesting there are plenty more for you to check [...]

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2nd Annual Great Lakes Cider & Perry Festival; September 12-13

August 27, 2009 – 3:00 pm

The Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association has announced its 2nd Annual Great Lakes Cider & Perry Festival, September 12-13, at Uncle John’s Cider Mill at 8614 N US 127, St. Johns – just north of Lansing.
Throughout the weekend, samples of the finest cider and perry (cider made from pears) from the states and provinces [...]

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Hoxeyville August 21 – 23, 2009

August 18, 2009 – 1:49 pm

Nestled on 75 + acres of pristine north country farmland and natural hardwood forest -- within the Manistee National Forest -- is a testament to pure north country peace and hootenanny. Hoxeyville will boast 2 stages of national touring artists as well as a 3rd stage featuring the best and brightest talent from around our [...]

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Ticket Giveaway: Traverse City Wine & Art Festival – August 22, 2009

August 6, 2009 – 10:36 am

Absolute Michigan is giving away a pair of tickets to the inaugural Traverse City Wine & Art Festival. The festival will take place on Saturday August 22, 2009 from 5-10 PM in front of Building 50 at the Grand Traverse Commons under the big tent. The contest is now over and we have notified our [...]

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Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition Gold Medal Wine Reception 2009

August 4, 2009 – 5:46 pm

Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition
Be among the first to try winning wines from the 2009 Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition and taste the breadth of quality from Michigan's vineyards. Sip a glass of wine while chatting with winning winemakers to learn more about their wines.
The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center will host the 32nd Annual [...]

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Michigan Uncorked: Rose Valley Winery Plants in Northeast Michigan

July 22, 2009 – 11:57 am

Michigan Uncorked is a regular column by Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis, writers who are passionate for Michigan and authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries. Learn all about Lorri & Sharon and their book at www.michiganvine.com.
Adam Kolodziejski made his first batch of wine from wild grapes found along the Tobacco River. A [...]

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Summer Beer Festival – July 24 & 25, 2009 Ypsilanti

July 15, 2009 – 11:48 am

More than 50 Michigan microbreweries and brewpubs will showcase 300-plus craft beers at the 12th Annual Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival. The festival is open from 5-9pm on Friday (7/24) and 1-6pm on Saturday (7/25) at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti’s historic Depot Town and is the highlight of Michigan Craft Beer Month.
Tickets for the [...]

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