WOWSA…We did it again!! Longview Winery, a true boutique winery, took two double gold, three gold, and a Best of Class at the '09 Competition. For the 4th year in a row, Longview Winery took a top honor at the competition. Our Cherry Wine was judged the best fruit wine in Michigan, and double golds went to the '07 Cabernet Franc Barrel Reserve and the Sweet Winter Ice. The '07 Pinot Noir and '07 Riesling also earned gold medals. This year, a more than 390 wines from 42 wineries entered to compete for medals and trophies at the 32nd Annual Michigan Wine Competition. Congratulations to all the winners!!
They have just been released, and what a reception!! The Rustic Red, a huge favorite with everybody is finally in the tasting room and ready for you. The '07 Rustic Red took the spotlight last year, when it was decleared the best dry red wine in Michigan and received Double Gold at the Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition. Will the '08 vintage be as good? Come and taste for yourself!
Also, new to Longview Winery is the Rustic Rose. This wonderful Leelanau summer wine is strawberry forward and kiwi fruit in the back of the palate. We are open 7 days a week during the summer months, so stop by any time.
February 4, 2009 – 2:22 pm
Yeah!!
To all our good friends; come and see us this weekend! We are open again (Fridays and Saturdays through February and March) and looking forward to seeing you!
And if you have not been here since November, you have not yet tasted our very excellent '07 Cabernet Franc.
You are welcome to come and try all our wines, we know you will love them!!
Alan Eaker and Staff,
Longview Winery
March 28, 2008 – 10:14 am
We are quickly moving forward! It is almost April, and we are expanding the Tasting Room hours. Starting next week, we will be open Friday through Sunday. We have also bottled our new Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. They are both absolutely wonderful!! You may have a taste in the tasting room, and as soon as they are labeled, they will be available for purchase. Stop by and check these two wonderful white wines out, and remember, we can ship you as much as you need. See you soon!!
February 20, 2008 – 2:43 pm
So it is still just February and a pretty slow time for our tasting room, which is only open from 12:00 to 5:00m on Saturdays in the winter. But while most people order their wine on the web site, we do get quite a few visitors on these Saturdays. Like a friend of mine said, "in Michigan we drink wine year round". Winter on the Leelanau Peninsula can be stunningly serene and quiet or violently windy, cold, and frigid, but always beautiful. To our brave cold weather visitors, we love being able to really spend time with you. The wine trail is a different experience every season, and this is just a wonderful time to visit if you enjoy a slow pace and non-crowded tasting rooms. We have the best conversations. Here is to good stories, great wine, and to having the time to enjoy both.
February 20, 2008 – 10:32 am
Finally!!!
2007 Rustic White
We are pleased to announce that the 2007 Rustic White is bottled and ready for you to drink. Order online today. The last vintage of this wonderful white wine sold out in only 3 months, visit our tasting room and find out why.
Alan Eaker and Staff,
Longview Winery
December 23, 2007 – 7:21 am
And here it is, one step closer to becoming the Sweet Winter Ice wine. This is a picture of grapes, frozen solid in a block, after being pressed.
December 21, 2007 – 4:16 pm
So Alan has harvested this year's ice wine grapes, and they look great!! We make the Longview Winery Sweet Winter Ice with the sweet and wonderful Cayuga grape, the best ice wine grape ever! The Cayuga grape is a hybrid grape, specifically designet at Cornell University for cold-climate conditions, and has proven to be perfect for the Leelenau Peninsula and our funky climate. Our last vintage took gold medal at the Finger Lakes International Competition (check it out in our available wine selection), we expect this year's to be just as good or better due to the fantastic season.
December 13, 2007 – 11:41 am
Finger Lakes International, April 2007
2005 Riesling – SILVER
2005 Cherry Mead – SILVER
2005 Winter Ice- SILVER
2005 Cabernet Franc- BRONZE
2006 Cherry Wine – BRONZE
2006 Pinot Gris – BRONZE
Tasters Guild International, April 2007
2006 Cherry Wine – GOLD
2006 Rustic Whit – SILVER
2005 Riesling – SILVER
2006 Chardonnay – SILVER
2006 Pinot Noir- BRONZE
2005 Cabernet Franc Reserve – SILVER
International Eastern Wine Competition, May 2007
2005 Honey Mead - GOLD
2006 Rustic White – SILVER
2006 Pinot Gris – BRONZE
2006 Pinot Noir – BRONZE
2005 Riesling – BRONZE
Indy International Competition
2006 Chardonnay – SILVER
2006 Riesling- BRONZE
2006 Northern De-Lights - BRONZE
Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition, August 2007
2005 Cabernet Franc Vintners Reserve – DOUBLE GOLD AND BEST OF CLASS
2006 Rustic White – GOLD
2006 Pinot Noir – GOLD
2006 Cherry Wine – SILVER
2006 Riesling – SILVER
2006 Pinot Gris – SILVER
2006 Northern De-Lights – SILVER
November 30, 2007 – 10:48 am
Welcome to our new blog.
We hope to use it to bring you closer to Longview: our wines, people and the beautiful area we are a part of.
If you have suggestions or questions, please post a comment!
