73: How to do a proper wine tasting with Andy Jacobson, Mari Vineyards
In this episode, Andy Jacobson, Tasting Room Manager for Mari Vineyards, shares with us not only some of their great wines but also how to do a proper tasting at a wine room. We talk about how to properly clean your pallet, what to focus on with aromas, and how to take the stress off of tasting wine.
Ep 71: Good Wine & More Bubbly with bigLITTLE wines and Mawby Sparkling
Mike Laing is back! Today he walks us through two wonderful wines, one from his own bigLITTLE wines and a wonderful bubbly from Mawby Sparkling. We talk about how bigLittle wines developed a signature white pinot noir; Mawby’s partnership with Cherry Republic, and how Michigan wines fit into the world stage of wines.
Crafting a Great Bottle of Wine with Sean O’Keefe with Mari Vineyards
Sean O’Keefe is the head Wine Maker at Mari Vineyards just outside of Traverse City on the Old Mission Peninsula. He talks to us about what goes into a great bottle of wine. We also discuss some of the history of Michigan Wine and the impact “The Curse of Oak Island” has had on their […]
Mike Laing – Mawby Sparkling Wine – Enjoying Bubbly
Mike Laing left a safe career as a school teacher to become integral with Mawby Sparkling Wines. Then he took it a step further when he and his brother started Big Little Wines. In this episode, we talk about his leap from school teacher to wine maker. Also, how does the average person get into […]