Today, I welcome back Brian Lillie to the show. Brian wears many hats as a true advocate of Michigan wine. In this episode, we will explore his role as Vice President of Hospitality Operations and Distribution at Chateau Chantal. Recorded in October, we delve into the rich history of this renowned winery and much more. For more information, visit chateauchantal.com or contact blillie@chateauchantal.com.

Today’s guest is Liana Smith, a soon-to-be graduate of the master's program in Sustainable Viticulture & Enology at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy. Liana plans to return to Michigan to apply her expertise in sustainable winegrowing later this year. In this episode, we will define key terms related to sustainable winegrowing and discuss sustainable practices within the industry. For more information, visit lianarosewine.com or contact Liana directly at lianarosevines@gmail.com.

Today, I welcome Zach and Lindsay Filkins to the show. In this interview, we discuss their passion for Michigan wine, and how Zach balances his burgeoning wine career with his commitments to OneRepublic. Recorded in October, we also explore some of their recent releases. For more information, visit filkinsvineyards.com or contact info@filkinsvineyards.com.

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.

Today, Dr. Analisa Leppanen is back. She is the owner and winemaker at Golden Muse Winery, located in downtown Baroda. This interview, recorded in August, provides an update on the latest developments at the winery. We also delve into the stories about her labels and the artists behind them. We hope this insightful conversation offers a captivating glimpse into the Golden Age of Paris. For more information, please visit goldenmusewinery.com.

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.