Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form when the beaters are lifted, 5 to 7 minutes.
Michigan’s southern wine regions sit around the 42nd parallel, similar to that of Rome and other parts of Italy.The northern areas sit at the 45th parallel, like.
, the northern Rhône,.Both are prime latitudes for grape growing.. Lake effect.Most of the state’s vineyards are planted within 25 miles of Lake Michigan, the world’s fifth-largest lake.
It moderates the climate with steady breezes that extend the growing season.The cool lake offers a significant day-night temperature shift, as evenings provide grapes relief after hot summer days, similar to the Pacific Ocean’s effect on California’s coastal wines..
Michigan’s geology was shaped by massive glaciers that created the Great Lakes.
Soils range from clay to sand, as well as gravelly or sandy loam, with bedrocks of granite, limestone, and more.Owner/winemaker Robert Brengman works alongside the enterprising young Ryan Tompke, who ferments nearly all their wines with native yeasts.
Made in concrete tanks, this tense, textural bottle of dry Riesling has a complex structure, no hard edges, and deeply mineral notes alongside comice pear, white flours, and a touch of Rainier cherry.. Big Little Wines Driftwood Riesling 2023, Leelanau Peninsula ($23).Made by brothers Michael and Peter Laing, this crowd-pleasing, stainless steel-fermented Riesling brings a whisper of sweetness and a gush of flavor.
Tingly acidity, with notes of Pink Lady apple, white cherry, and anise aromatics, make this wine perfect to refresh your palette after anything aromatic and spicy, like a walloping green curry.. Modales Winery Grüner Veltliner Lone Silo Vineyard 2023, Old Mission Peninsula ($24).Although the winery is located in southern Fennville, the grapes are from a vineyard several hours north.
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