Today kicks off an exciting new series, "Michigan Under 40," spotlighting the bright and talented young winemakers and other rising stars in Michigan's flourishing wine industry. The premier episode features Jasmine Hein, a driving force at Lake Michigan Vintners, the wine teaching college affiliated with Lake Michigan College. Though her official title is Winery Technician, Jasmine is truly the ultimate Jill of All Trades. For more information, visit lakemichiganvintners.org and lakemichigancollege.org. You can also contact Jasmine at jhein@lakemichigancollege.org.

Today we talk with Brian Lillie, a multifaceted advocate for Michigan wine. Over the course of three episodes, we will delve into his various contributions to the industry. Today, we begin with his role as President of the Michigan Wine Collaborative. For more information, please visit michiganwinecollaborative.com or tastemichigan.org. For inquiries, contact: info@tastemichigan.org

Join Jayme and me as we embark on a blind tasting journey with three Cabernet Francs from the eastern United States. Our tasting lineup features:

- Lemon Creek Cabernet Franc 2020 from Michigan's Lake Michigan Shore

- Debonné Cabernet Franc 2022 from the Grand River Valley AVA in northeastern Ohio

- Heron Hill Cabernet Franc 2019 from the Finger Lakes region in central New York

Visit lemoncreekwinery.com, debonne.com, and heronhill.com for more details about these wineries.