Wine Scene

This ‘petite’ is really big
[Sep. 11, 2008] The mid 1800s were a turbulent time in France. The aftermath of the Revolution was still with them, the Napoleonic Wars had devastated the countryside, and a strange little bug had infected the roots of the grapes that the country had relied on to make their famous wines, and the vines were dying. By Dave Ethridge

The best of Michigan, 2008
[Aug. 28, 2008] Earlier this month, 24 wine experts from across the country met in East Lansing to judge Michigan wines at the 31st annual Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition. By Dave Ethridge

Another new winery, nearby...
[Aug. 14, 2008] Amazingly, that same expression — another new winery, nearby — could be used to describe almost any place in the world. By Dave Ethridge

Celebrity wines
[Jul. 24, 2008] World-famous music-hall chanteuse Lillie Langtry may have started it all back in the late 1800s when she planted vineyards on her northern California retreat, promising to make the best claret in America. By Dave Ethridge

Reds for summertime sipping
[Jul. 10, 2008] The recent column on “Refreshing white wines for summer sipping” prompted a few comments and a couple of questions. By Dave Ethridge

Wine touring — close to home
[Jun. 26, 2008] Interested in a day trip to some new and interesting places? How about doing some wine tasting as you tour? If so, this is for you. By Dave Ethridge

Refreshing white wines for summer sipping
[Jun. 12, 2008] When I hear the weatherman talk about 90-degree, hot, sultry days, I start thinking about cool, crisp and refreshing white wines. By Dave Ethridge

A tribute to Mondavi
[May 29, 2008] His name is known worldwide. He has been called by many the foremost winemaker in the United States. His legacy will always be with us. By Dave Ethridge

Wills Winery wins again
[May 15, 2008] We’ve been following the progress at Wills Winery in Lapeer since it began in 2004 as a franchise make-your-own wine shop. Located then in downtown Lapeer, it began attracting customers who wanted the wine-making experience and the opportunity to take home their own blends.
But Sue and Bill Wills wanted to do more, so in fall of 2005 they dropped the franchise and went out on their own. They wanted to produce a line of wines unlike others currently available, so they began experimenting with new and novel ideas, and the results have been astounding.

Butch Cassidy’s Wine
[May 1, 2008]   By Dave Ethridge

Wine tasting in airports
[Apr. 17, 2008]  

Some Sirius Bordeaux
[Apr. 3, 2008]   By Dave Ethridge

More on the art of blending
[Mar. 20, 2008]   By Dave Ethridge

The art of blending
[Mar. 6, 2008]   By Dave Ethridge