Aromatic Whites
WINE #1
2022 Left Foot Charley
Kerner
Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan
Left Foot Charley is a standout winery in Northern Michigan, distinguished by its collaborative approach with a network of local grape and apple growers. Situated in the urban landscape of the historic Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City, LFC eschews the traditional single estate model, instead sourcing premium fruit from dedicated farmers across the region. This unique model allows LFC to produce a diverse range of balanced white wines, robust red wines, and refreshing hard ciders, each bottle capturing the essence of Northern Michigan's terroir.
A burst of apple, pear, apricot, citrus, and peach dances on the nose and palate of this wine, with background hints of honey and tropical fruit. Balanced and refreshing, it pairs beautifully with soft cheeses, seafood, grilled white meats, and dishes with a hint of spice.
WINE #2
2023 Kleinlerer Wines
Chenin Blanc
Clarksburg, California
Kleinlerer Wines was founded by Sagie Kleinlerer out of his lifelong passion for food and wine. As an unabashed wine geek with unbounded curiosity, Sagie honed his palate through extensive travels and amassed a collection of thousands of beautiful and interesting wines from around the world. He believes there is still much work to be done to make great wine less intimidating and more approachable.
Over the past decade, Sagie has worked in wineries across Northern California, including Napa and Sonoma, and earned his WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and certification as a sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Now, he produces wines that he enjoys and loves to share with friends and loved ones. Kleinlerer Wines are crafted for passionate people who celebrate wine, good food, and special moments, or simply enjoy opening a good bottle on a weeknight. The wines are complex, sophisticated, and interesting, yet fun and unpretentious, meant to be enjoyed with joy and laughter.
Vibrant aromas of pineapple, guava, and ripe citrus, alongside delicate floral undertones and a hint of honeyed sweetness.
WINE #3
2022 Boundary Breaks
Gewürztraminer
Finger Lakes, New York
A career shift at 50 led Bruce Murray from the world of New York City publishing to the fertile grounds of the Finger Lakes AVA. In 2007, he purchased a 120-acre plot on Seneca Lake, transforming former soybean and cornfields into a vineyard. The transition, as Bruce says, felt natural: "It offered a similar level of risk and challenge I craved." Growing up near the Finger Lakes, Bruce recognized the region's unique potential for cool-climate Vitis vinifera grapes. "The climate here hits a sweet spot," he explains, "allowing these grapes to flourish and produce exceptional wines, particularly Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Cabernet Franc."
This Gewurztraminer exhibits restrained spice notes with full-fledged floral, rose-petal character. It’s beautifully aromatic and dry.