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Winemakers experiment with new varieties here every year.. Old Mission Peninsula.This 19-mile finger of land juts into Grand Traverse Bay, but it’s only three miles at its widest point.
With blue-green waters on both sides of the peninsula, this AVA might be one of the most romantic in America.The water moderates the climate, and the sloping vineyards here offer an ideal situation for many grapes, notably some stunning Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Gamay, and even lesser-known grapes like Kerner and Blaufränkisch.It produces some of the state’s most critically acclaimed wines..
Tip of the Mitt.As the name suggests, Michigan’s newest AVA sits at the top portion of the state’s “mitten.” Lakes Michigan and Huron influence this very cool climate zone.
Although some growers succeed with traditional wine grapes like Riesling, most varieties grown here are cold-hardy hybrids that thrive, like Marquette, Frontenac Gris, Frontenac Blanc, and La Crescent..
Mari Vineyards Simplicissimus Sparkling Riesling 2022, Old Mission Peninsula ($38).It just gets better from there with proper aging.
How does he do it?Was it the soil?
He's a soli guru, so it must be the soil.Melka said he finds that the best vineyards possess a wealth of minerals and deep roots.