Today, we delve into the fascinating world of East Coast American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). Our focus spans from Massachusetts to North Carolina, where we will explore each AVA's unique climate, soil composition, grape varieties, and prominent wineries. Please note, we'll be covering New York and Pennsylvania AVAs in a future discussion. Join us for an informative and engaging conversation about the vibrant viticulture of the East Coast.

Dr. Dave Miller of White Pine Winery is back for a super educational session about viticulture and how proper work in the vineyard helps to make fantastic wines. You can learn more about Dr. Dave and his winery at www.whitepinewinery.com.

Aimee Mali owns and operates Achrimere (ACK-RIM-MERE) Wines on Old Mission Peninsula. Today Jayme and I taste four of her wines. You can reach Aimee at achrimereorders@gmail.com or through Facebook at Achrimere Wines and The Wine Associate, and on Instagram @achrimerewines and @thewineassociate.

Aimee Mali owns and operates Achrimere (ACK-RIM-MERE) Wines on Old Mission Peninsula. Today we talk about her fascinating story, and next week Jayme and I taste four of her wines! You can reach Aimee at achrimereorders@gmail.com or through Facebook at Achrimere Wines and The Wine Associate, and on Instagram @achrimerewines and @thewineassociate.

Jayme and I uncover the mystery of wine flaws. We shed light on oxidation, sulfur, bret, UV damage, and many other flaws that detract from your tasting experience. We also share tips on how to handle a few of them.

Andrew Schultz and his wife own and operate Texas Corners Brewing Company, and about a year ago purchased Lawton Ridge Winery on Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo. Andrew shares the history of their large family farm as well as that of the brewery and their acquisition of Lawton Ridge. lawtonridgewinery.com

Jayme and I blind taste three Lake Michigan Shore White Cabernet Francs, one each from Cody Kresta, St. Julian/Braganini, and Veritas Estate. codykrestawinery.com; stjulian.com; mivintageinn.com.

All the way from Colorado’s Grand Valley AVA, my guest today is Juliann Adams of Vines 79 Vineyard and Winery in Palisade, Colorado. Join us as we talk about Colorado’s rise in wine industry prominence and make a few comparisons to Michigan. And of course we discuss her boutique winery. The website is vines79.com; contact Juliann at vinelands79@gmail.com or 970-589-0414. USA Today’s Top 10 Wine Regions: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-wine-region-2024/. For those interested in home winemaking, here’s a magazine Juliann likes which includes lots of great information, seminars and a weekly newsletter: winemakermag.com/