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April 2026 - 2026 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup

April 2026 - 2026 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup
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2026 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup Reviews

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White Pine 2023 Mirage Reserve Lake Michigan Shore
95 points
$19
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White Pine
2023 Mirage Reserve Lake Michigan Shore
A lively and well-balanced domestic port wine with great flavor, versatility and style.
95 points $19 Best Buy
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Filkins Vineyards 2024 Riesling
94 points
$25
Best Buy
Filkins Vineyards
2024 Riesling
Off-dry and vivaciously aromatic, packed with crisp acidity and wet stone minerality to balance the pineapple and melon fruit, this Riesling will be a champion from socializing through dinner.
Awards: 2026 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
94 points $25 Best Buy
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Social Vines 2023 Vignoles
94 points
$26
Social Vines
2023 Vignoles
A delicious Vignoles that will elevate every cheese and charcuterie plate.
Awards: '2026 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Hybrid White Wine' 2026 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
94 points $26
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Filkins Vineyards 2024 Karma Vista White Wine Blend Lake Michigan Shore
93 points
$21
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Filkins Vineyards
2024 Karma Vista White Wine Blend Lake Michigan Shore
Think just-picked jasmine flowers with sweet citrus, exotic fruits and gentle acidity in this fun, exuberant wine — delightfully pair with all things picnic, lakeside sipping, Thai food, Dim Sum and local cheese.
93 points $21 Best Buy
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Chateau Chantal 2024 Proprietors Reserve Pinot Noir
91 points
$35
Chateau Chantal
2024 Proprietor's Reserve Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir for a Cab drinker — pair this with steak and potatoes.
91 points $35
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Filkins Vineyards 2023 Estate Syrah
91 points
$40
Filkins Vineyards
2023 Estate Syrah
Dry fruit-forward style with some complex notes of leather and pepper.
91 points $40
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Chateau Chantal 2024 Late Harvest Riesling
90 points
$20
Chateau Chantal
2024 Late Harvest Riesling
A very tasty late harvest Riesling with clean, pure flavors and a snappy honeyed finish; this will be great with cheeses and spicy Thai dishes.
90 points $20
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Chateau Chantal 2024 Chardonnay
90 points
$20
Chateau Chantal
2024 Chardonnay
Lean, minerally and briny Chardonnay for seafood and oysters.
90 points $20
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Golden Muse Winery 2022 Nerval Syrah
90 points
$36
Golden Muse Winery
2022 Nerval Syrah
Black pepper and meaty notes — a juicy plum-centric, soft and dry Syrah.
90 points $36
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White Pine 2024 Pinot Grigio
89 points
$19
White Pine
2024 Pinot Grigio
A touch of skin contact gives this highly quaffable Pinot Grigio a beautiful dusty rose hue and just enough structure to tackle just about everything on a picnic or cocktail party spread.
89 points $19
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White Pine 2023 Dry Riesling
89 points
$19
White Pine
2023 Dry Riesling
Crisp, dry, clean Riesling, perfect for a hot day and spicy food.
89 points $19
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Tabone Vineyards 2023 Estate Pinot Gris
89 points
$28
Tabone Vineyards
2023 Estate Pinot Gris
Crisp and clean Pinot Gris with complex notes of white peach, honeysuckle and chalk.
89 points $28
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White Pine 2023 Serendipity Reserve Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
89 points
$34
White Pine
2023 Serendipity Reserve Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
Lighter style of Bordeaux blend with juicy blackberry and nice grip.
89 points $34
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Golden Muse Winery 2022 Joan Of Arc Malbec
89 points
$36
Golden Muse Winery
2022 Joan Of Arc Malbec
All the good things of Malbec made in Michigan.
89 points $36
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Annabelle Acres Vineyard & Winery NV Rose Frontenac
88 points
$20
Annabelle Acres Vineyard & Winery
NV Rose Frontenac
Bright, dry and bursting with cherry-plum-currant flavors, finishing with citrus and ruby red grapefruit; impeccably balanced, this is a rose for the beach to appetizers to BBQ and sunset sipping.
88 points $20
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Tabone Vineyards 2022 Estate Riesling
88 points
$26
Tabone Vineyards
2022 Estate Riesling
Slightly off-dry Riesling with loads of complexity that will be even better with some bottle age — great with salty snack foods.
88 points $26
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Tabone Vineyards 2023 Estate Riesling
88 points
$28
Tabone Vineyards
2023 Estate Riesling
Plush and juicy Riesling that is a perfect foil for spicy food.
88 points $28
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White Pine 2023 Reserve Chardonnay
88 points
$28
White Pine
2023 Reserve Chardonnay
Spot-on winemaking with ripe fruit, crisp acidity and just enough toasty vanilla and brioche to frame the excellent fruit without getting in the way; veers towards a modern Burgundian style.
88 points $28
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Social Vines 2023 Vivacity Sparkling Rose Fennville
88 points
$34
Social Vines
2023 Vivacity Sparkling Rose Fennville
Fun, dryish sparkling, perfect for cocktail parties, picnics and for grazing with an array of appetizers.
88 points $34
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White Pine 2024 Traminette
87 points
$17
White Pine
2024 Traminette
Juicy, aromatic peach flavors plus lychee and tropical notes, with a touch of interesting cat box funk — an exuberant white for cocktail parties and a fun surprise pairing to a cheese course.
87 points $17
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Social Vines 2023 Riesling
87 points
$28
Social Vines
2023 Riesling
A crushable Riesling with bright acidity, just the right touch of sweet and fresh orange-peach flavors that keep you coming back for the next sip.
87 points $28
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Tabone Vineyards 2024 Bubbly Chardonnay
87 points
$30
Tabone Vineyards
2024 Bubbly Chardonnay
A fun off-dry style of Blanc de Blancs for brunch, cocktail hour and picnic fare to elevate the moment with lively bubbles.
87 points $30
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Annabelle Acres Vineyard & Winery NV Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc
86 points
$24
Annabelle Acres Vineyard & Winery
NV Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc
Dry and full of fresh plum, herbes de Provence and tomato leaf flavors, this wine shows excellent potential once a bit of green notes are refined.
86 points $24
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Filkins Vineyards 2023 Anthos Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
86 points
$45
Filkins Vineyards
2023 Anthos Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
A bold, caramelized vanilla-centric blend from Michigan to pair with grilled meats.
86 points $45
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Filkins Vineyards 2023 Fidelis Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
86 points
$45
Filkins Vineyards
2023 Fidelis Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
Big plum-centric red with bell peppers and bold tannins, slightly chalky — a fine red with food.
86 points $45
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White Pine NV Dune Shadow Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
85 points
$17
White Pine
NV Dune Shadow Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
Aromatic, dry, dark and chewy fruit, with a touch of grilled plum notes, and soft tannins, light mid-palate that finishes dry; an easy drinking, dry Lake Michigan red.
85 points $17
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Golden Muse Winery 2024 Josephine Baker Riesling
85 points
$30
Golden Muse Winery
2024 Josephine Baker Riesling
Fruity, dry and mouthwatering, all at the same time, sip as you prepare a vibrant array of appetizers to share.
85 points $30
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Social Vines 2023 Rendezvous Red Blend Michigan
85 points
$32
Social Vines
2023 Rendezvous Red Blend Michigan
Dry, chewy red with taut tannins just waiting to cut through the steak or burger you just ate.
85 points $32
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Annabelle Acres Vineyard & Winery NV Itasca Michigan
84 points
$22
Annabelle Acres Vineyard & Winery
NV Itasca Michigan
Juicy ripe fruit-forward aromas with loads of white cranberry, lemon and grapefruit on the palate to add refreshment — would make an nice wine spritz.
84 points $22
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Filkins Vineyards 2024 Estate Pinot Noir
84 points
$30
Filkins Vineyards
2024 Estate Pinot Noir
A bold and tannic Pinot Noir for summer BBQs.
84 points $30
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Tabone Vineyards 2021 Estate "Barrel Strength" Chardonnay
84 points
$35
Tabone Vineyards
2021 Estate "Barrel Strength" Chardonnay
A spiky and syrupy fortified wine shooting for the white port lane; try in cocktails.
84 points $35
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