There is a great deal of pride that goes with making Michigan wine. These winemakers are creating some very special wines that are just waiting to be discovered. In fact there are nearly 200 operating wineries in the state. We caught up with one of those winemakers in November during our Michigan wine tour. Kasey Wierzba is Winemaker at Shady Lane Cellars on the Leelanau Peninsula near Traverse City. The tasting room is unique and the wine is very good. Kasey has tireless energy which from outpoint of view, is fueled by grapes.

Learn more by visiting www.shadylanecellars.com or www.michiganwinecollaborative.com.

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There is a great deal of pride that goes with making Michigan wine. These winemakers are creating some very special wines that are just waiting to be discovered. In fact there are nearly 200 operating wineries in the state. We caught up with one of those winemakers in November during our Michigan wine tour. Kasey Wierzba is Winemaker at Shady Lane Cellars on the Leelanau Peninsula near Traverse City. The tasting room is unique and the wine is very good. Kasey has tireless energy which from outpoint of view, is fueled by grapes.

Learn more by visiting www.shadylanecellars.com or www.michiganwinecollaborative.com.

Continuing with our series of winemaker defined wine terms, Kasey Wierzba of Shady Lane Cellars defines “Fermentation Cap”.

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In order to become a well informed winemaker, schooling in wine and viticulture is a must. No pun intended. Mike Moyer is Director of Wine and Viticulture Technology at Lake Michigan College in Bentor Harbor, Michigan. The Michigan wine industry is growing fast and Mike’s program has people from all different backgrounds learning the finer points of wine. Lake Michigan College was the first stop on our Michigan Winery Tour. In order to be a wine educator, you need experience, and while Mike looks young, he has definitely been around the block. Pun intended.

You can contact Mike by emailing mmoyer@lakemichigancollege.edu

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Mike Moyer gives his definition of the term “Enology”.  Mike should know as he is the Director of Wine & Viticulture Technology at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

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