That wine was made where?
Introducing
Brengman Brothers Winery
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| Brengman Brothers Winery |
I am now a believer! All great domestic wines aren't made
on the west coast. On a recent trip to
Traverse City, Michigan, I had a chance to visit the Brengman Brothers winery.
Having lived in the Napa valley for several years, I was a bit of a California
wine snob. The operative word here is was.
Robert Brengman, one of the Winery owners was a gracious
host. He and winemaker, Nathanael Rose, took me into the aging room for a
private barrel sampling. It was a memorable experience. I once thought that
Michigan only produced Rieslings and Gewurtztraminer, but that myth has been
dispelled. What I tasted was a variety of wines including some of the best
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that I've had. After speaking with Nate, I was educated
on the Michigan growing region. Nearby Lake Michigan protects the area from some
of the harshest winter weather. In fact, the growing season in their area is
actually longer than the famed Napa valley.
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| The Aging Room |
Brengman Brothers produces several different labels. The
Brengman Brothers label is a line of high quality Estate grown wines. Try The
Artist Series Pinot Noir and Barrel Fermented Chardonnay. The Block 65 Blend is
a melange of Pinot Gris, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. A very clean and crisp
wine with hints of Ginger and cinnamon. The Runaway Hen label serves up several
wines for everyday drinking. The White Table Wine and Late Harvest Riesling are
my favorite.
The tasting room is open daily from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Stop by and try some wine. You'll be glad you did!
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| The Brengman Brothers |
Ciao,
Chef Joe
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