Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chateau Grand Traverse

Reserve Gamay Noir

Little Washington Winery vetting — 3 months ago

Tabor Hill

Grand Mark Methode Champenoise Chardonnay Blend

Made nice Father’s Day mimosas, finished the rest with dinner tonight. A little sweeter than our usual preference, but after hiding in the cellar forgotten for over a decade, turned out really nice. — 3 years ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Chateau Grand Traverse

Dry Riesling 2017

This bone-dry Michigan Riesling is a mineral-driven wine. Light golden in color, it has a nose of citrus peel and a wet driveway. The aromas aren't terribly complex, but as Spencer Tracy said, “What’s there is cherce.” On the palate there are flavors of lemon and lime with a chalky minerality. Acidity is almost racy, certainly zippy enough to handle a sandwich or salad. The finish is lengthy and reminiscent of an older vintage Riesling, quite nice. — 6 years ago

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Chateau Grand Traverse

Whole Cluster Old Mission Peninsula Riesling

Whole clusters used instead of de stemming. Lemony tartness upfront then a mineral finish.- almost a hint of tannins. But not tannins. A different taste for a Riesling — 4 months ago

Founders Brewing Company

Double Trouble IPA

It’s been three years since my last review of this little slice of double trouble. Loose and thorny crown of creamy white with cartoon bone lacing plus bubble font. Golden overall, but reddish tinges turn it pink. Banana bread, with honey butter, a bit of molasses and orange marmalade scented, but the breakfast stops there. Healthy dollops of of honey buoy herbs de Provence, golden apple, juniper sharpness, lemon-arabica, pecan, and extra lavender. .
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— 5 years ago

Sharon, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

La Roja Grand Reserve Artisan Amber Ale

Utterly fantastic. — 6 years ago

Vanessa McCaffrey
with Vanessa
Shawn, Paul and 6 others liked this

Chateau Grand Traverse

Select Sweet Harvest Riesling

Grand Traverse Select Sweet Riesling. Not to sweet or dry — 7 months ago

Chateau Grand Traverse

Select Semidry Riesling

Nice Riesling, although I personally consider this more of a sweeter wine. It’s easy to drink. — 5 years ago

Founder's

Barrel Aged Series CBS Imperial Stout 2019

2019 edition. A little thin compared to prior years. Might be due to the relatively weak/disappointing 2019 KBS base. Nevertheless, the bourbon and maple syrup are both present and water nice. The alcohol is well balanced, it doesn't feel hot at all like other imperial stouts. — 5 years ago

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

Sobrehumano Grand Reserve Palena 'Ole 2016

This is the regular - not the grand reserve - but it’s still terrific! — 6 years ago

Vanessa McCaffrey
with Vanessa
Jeffrey, Mark and 5 others liked this