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April 2024 - Michigan Governor's Cup Competition This month's Wine feature is Michigan Governor's Cup Competition Wines Michigan Governor's Cup Competition Reviews All $26 Verterra Winery 2022 Pinot Blanc Light and refreshing with zippy acidity, this will make a very pleasing apéritif and food wine. Awards: 2024 Michigan Governor's Cup- Governor's Case Best White $26 » Read Full Review $30 Tabone Vineyards 2022 Bubbly Chardonnay Lightly sweetened fruit and crisp and refreshing minerality; this is a crowd pleaser and summer party crusher for sure. $30 » Read Full Review $40 Cody Kresta Vineyard And Winery 2020 Tradition Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore Juicy and earthy with good structure, this would likely be a BTG hit at a Detroit steak house. Awards: 2024 Michigan Governor's Cup- Governor's Case Best Red $40 » Read Full Review $19 White Pine 2021 Mirage Reserve Sweet Red Dessert Wine Lake Michigan Shore A high quality domestic Port that will make any end of the evening a delight. Awards: '2024 Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Fortified Wine' $19 » Read Full Review $32 Verterra Winery 2021 Reserve Red Cab/Merlot Blend Leelanau Peninsula A solid New World facsimile of a cooler vintage right bank Bordeaux and a great food wine. $32 » Read Full Review $24 Cody Kresta Vineyard And Winery 2022 Brut Sparkling Wine Lake Michigan Shore Crisp acidity and nice green apple flavors with brioche make this a natural pairing for cheese boards. $24 » Read Full Review $32 White Pine 2021 Reserve Cabernet Franc A solid Cabernet Franc that will pair with a winter roast as well as pick up the fruit and smoke of a good summer BBQ. $32 » Read Full Review $38 White Pine 2022 Reserve Teroldego Lush black fruits and really good acid and tannic structure for some mild cellar aging. $38 » Read Full Review $75 Cody Kresta Vineyard And Winery 2020 Estate Cabernet Franc A lovely Cabernet Franc with depth of flavor, crispness, and food friendly acidity, all wrapped up in some Old World sensibility. $75 » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Nitz 2022 South Facing Red Lake Michigan Shore A must have for those that like red wines with a touch of sugar and a slight chill. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Little Man Winery NV Charlie's Choice White Blend Lake Michigan Shore Very smart blending and a nice balance of fruity and floral with crisp acidity and a touch of food friendly bitterness. $19 » Read Full Review $25 Rudbeckia Winery 2023 Estate Rosé Marquette Refreshing acidity and zesty flavors for a summer's evening, almost like sipping a strawberry and blackberry lemonade. $25 » Read Full Review $25 Tabone Vineyards 2022 Gewurztraminer A good quality example of an off-dry Gewurztraminer with all of the floral and fruit notes you expect. $25 » Read Full Review $32 Verterra Winery 2021 Merlot A very pleasing cooler climate Merlot with a balance of fruit and green herbs with an interesting umebashi note. $32 » Read Full Review $34 O Brien Vineyards 2022 Ard Rí Pinot Noir Very food friendly and a lovely example of cooler climate Pinot Noir. $34 » Read Full Review $36 White Pine 2021 Sophie's Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Franc A crowd pleasing Cabernet Franc for summer grilling season. $36 » Read Full Review $50 Cody Kresta Vineyard And Winery 2020 Pinot Noir Instantly identifiable as cooler climate Pinot Noir with a bit of age on it; tasty and will be a nice pairing with a roast. $50 » Read Full Review $22 Verterra Winery 2023 Dry Gewurztraminer A pleasant and easy drinking white wine for any occasion; the finish pops with a bit of floral notes. $22 » Read Full Review $26 Cogdal Vineyards NV Harvest Reserve Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore While a bit leaner and from a cool vintage and climate expression of the grapes, this wine is quite pleasant and the higher acid makes it very food friendly. $26 » Read Full Review $28 White Pine 2021 Reserve Chardonnay A nice and lean Chardonnay for a house wine or BTG. $28 » Read Full Review $29 Nitz 2022 Reserve Ice Wine Vidal Blanc Concentrated stone fruit flavors and lush texture make this a tasty dessert wine. $29 » Read Full Review $38 O Brien Vineyards 2020 Brut Rosé Pinot Noir A charming sparkling Rosé with nice red fruit and toasted aromas. $38 » Read Full Review $18 White Pine 2022 Pinot Grigio Restrained on the nose with a nice citrus zip on the palate and a touch of green; a refreshing and approachable food wine for most occasions. $18 » Read Full Review $28 Cody Kresta Vineyard And Winery 2022 CK3 White Blend Lake Michigan Shore A floral white wine that has light fruit flavors in step. $28 » Read Full Review $28 Verterra Winery 2021 Pinot Noir Crunchy red fruits and a nice, earthy bass tone make this a light and crisp pairing that will hold up with roasts and stews. $28 » Read Full Review $18 White Pine 2022 Muscat Ottonel Michigan A very pronounced apple orchard aroma with waves of fresh autumnal apple cider on the palate; would also make a nice white mulled wine. $18 » Read Full Review $40 O Brien Vineyards 2020 Épicé Sparkling Wine Gewurztraminer A sparkling wine with strong citrus character and minerality. $40 » Read Full Review $30 Tabone Vineyards 2020 Reserve Red Blend Old Mission Peninsula A crunchy, fresh red wine to enjoy with a chill. $30 » Read Full Review $20 Cody Kresta Vineyard And Winery 2022 Sauvignon Blanc A softer, rounder Sauvignon Blanc. $20 » Read Full Review $60 Verterra Winery 2016 Vintners Select Reserve Red Blend Leelanau Peninsula Pair with beef jerky and camping in the UP. $60 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2024-05-15-Michigan-Governors-Cup-Competition.aspx