The best wines of Lake Michigan Shore

Discover the best wines of Lake Michigan Shore of Michigan as well as the best winemakers of Lake Michigan Shore and estates of Lake Michigan Shore to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Lake Michigan Shore and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Lake Michigan Shore by region

Looking for a good wine of Lake Michigan Shore of Michigan among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Lake Michigan Shore. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Lake Michigan Shore with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Lake Michigan Shore

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Lake Michigan Shore

Red wines from the region of Lake Michigan Shore go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of navarin of lamb, lamb with vermicelli or brazilian feijoada.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Lake Michigan Shore

On the nose the red wine of the region of Lake Michigan Shore. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, earth or vegetal. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Lake Michigan Shore. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Lake Michigan Shore

  • 2008With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.79/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Lake Michigan Shore

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chambourcin
  • Merlot
  • Marechal Foch
  • DeChaunac

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Lake Michigan Shore

A wine route planned in the region of Lake Michigan Shore? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Lake Michigan Shore.

Discovering the wine region of Lake Michigan Shore

The wine region of Lake Michigan Shore is located in the region of Michigan of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Fenn Valley Vineyards or the Domaine Round Barn produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lake Michigan Shore are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lake Michigan Shore often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, oaky or apples and sometimes also flavors of oak, tropical fruit or microbio.

In the mouth of Lake Michigan Shore is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 34 estates and châteaux in the of Lake Michigan Shore, producing 237 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lake Michigan Shore go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food.

Great white wines of Lake Michigan Shore

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Lake Michigan Shore

White wines from the region of Lake Michigan Shore go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pork roll with tomato sauce, cream and tuna quiche or chicken in sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Lake Michigan Shore

On the nose the white wine of the region of Lake Michigan Shore. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, apples or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, tropical fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in white wine of Lake Michigan Shore

  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Lake Michigan Shore

  • Riesling
  • Vidal
  • Chardonnay
  • Seyval Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Lake Michigan Shore

A wine route planned in the region of Lake Michigan Shore? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Lake Michigan Shore.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great sparkling wines of Lake Michigan Shore

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Lake Michigan Shore

Sparkling wines from the region of Lake Michigan Shore go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast veal orloff with mushrooms, gratin of coquillettes with ham or rabbit à la lorientaise.

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Lake Michigan Shore

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chambourcin
  • Marechal Foch
  • Riesling

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Lake Michigan Shore

A wine route planned in the region of Lake Michigan Shore? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Lake Michigan Shore.

    The word of the wine: Pitting (acetic)

    Synonymous with acescence.

    Great pink wines of Lake Michigan Shore

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    Pink wines from the region of Lake Michigan Shore go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roasted stuffed goose with mushroom sauce, pulled pork (us pulled pork ) or roast deer my grandmother's way.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Lake Michigan Shore. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    • Pinot Noir
    • Chambourcin
    • Chancellor
    • Cabernet Franc
    • Vidal
    • Marechal Foch

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    A wine route planned in the region of Lake Michigan Shore? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Lake Michigan Shore.

    Discover the grape variety: Malbec

    Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

    Great sweet wines of Lake Michigan Shore

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    Sweet wines from the region of Lake Michigan Shore go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of nanie's diced ham quiche, grilled bass with pastis and fennel or coconut chicken.

    Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Lake Michigan Shore. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

    The best vintages in sweet wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    • 2008With an average score of 4.07/5
    • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    • Riesling
    • Chardonnay
    • Vidal Blanc
    • Gewürztraminer
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Cabernet Franc

    The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Lake Michigan Shore

    A wine route planned in the region of Lake Michigan Shore? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Lake Michigan Shore.

    The word of the wine: Cord

    Management of trellised vines.

    News from the vineyard of Lake Michigan Shore

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    Guigal has acquired Château d’Aqueria for an undisclosed fee in a deal that adds to a sense of fresh dynamism in the historic vineyards of Tavel, a rosé-only appellation that lies on the west bank of the Rhône river in southern France. Marcel Guigal, son of Guigal domaine founder Etienne, said, ‘Our family is delighted to join the Tavel appellation and to participate in the promotion of this great gastronomic rosé.’ Château d’Aqueria. Photo credit: Courtesy of E. Guigal. The purchase puts ...

    Nomad winemaker: Why I make wine in Spain

    When I started my nomadic winemaking project, in 2018 at Niepoort Vinhos in Portugal’s Douro region, I had no idea how large a part Spain would go on to play – I certainly never intended to make it the locus of my project. So how did it happen? Yes, there was an element of chance and taking opportunities where they arose. But also, among the talented winemakers to whom I pitched collaborations, I sensed an openness and a readiness to collaborate which seemed particular to Spain. Held in June las ...

    Bordeaux’s secondary market share plummets to all-time low

    The region’s trade share slumped to an historic low of 37.7% in 2021 after failing to keep pace with the broader market. It was the first time Bordeaux’s market share had ever fallen below 40%. At the time of writing, it has slipped to 32%, according to Liv-ex. The company divides its main index into a series of sub-indices. Over the past year, the Bordeaux sub-index increased by a modest 11.5%, compared to 43.8% for Burgundy and 51.2% for Champagne. The main challenger to Bordeaux’s throne is B ...

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