Winemaker’s Selections for Fall 2024 Wine Club Allocation
WINEMAKER’S SELECTIONS FOR FALL 2024 WINE CLUB ALLOCATION Customize Your Fall Wine Club Allocation: A Guide to the Winemaker’s Selection As the crisp autumn air begins to weave its way through the vineyards, it’s the perfect time to curate your Fall 2024 Wine Club Allocation. Our Director of Winemaking, Drew Perry, has thoughtfully pre-selected an […]
To Decant or Not To Decant
Decanting wine is an age-old tradition that continues to captivate wine enthusiasts and novices alike. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, decanting serves a crucial purpose in unlocking the full potential of a bottle, allowing flavors to breathe and evolve. Whether you’re a seasoned oenophile or just dipping your toes into the world of wine appreciation, understanding […]
Winemaker’s Selections for Spring 2024 Wine Club Allocation
Spring has officially sprung and it is time for you to start making your selections for the Spring 2024 Wine Club Allocation. To help you in the journey, our Director of Winemaking Drew Perry has pre-selected three wines including a summer favorite, a popular white variety, and a delicious red blend. SUMMER FAVORITE: Pinot Noir Rosé […]
Aurora Cellars Comes Out on Top at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Aurora Cellars was awarded top awards from the annual San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition this past month. Out of the seven wines submitted, Aurora wines were awarded Best of Class, Double Gold, Gold, three silvers, and a bronze. Earning the title of ‘Best of Class’ for Aurora Cellars is our 2022 Sauvignon Blanc. Best of […]
2023 Harvest Report
The 2023 Harvest season for Aurora Cellars has officially come to an end. We pressed a lot of fruit this vintage and wanted to share the vintage report. We caught up with Vineyard Manager Nick Florip to see how the season finished out. A major highlight from this season is that the harvest was picking […]
Premier California Wine Academy Highlights Austrian Varieties Grown on Leelanau Peninsula
One of Aurora Cellars’ staple red wines is our delicious, multi-award winning Blaufränkisch. But, did you know that Blaufränkisch is native to the Austrian wine region – mainly Burgenland – and is the second most popular red variety behind Zweigelt. Like Austria, Michigan is a cool climate wine growing region. While most of the world’s […]
Barrels of Bliss: Exploring the World of Wine Barrel Varieties
When it comes to winemaking, the choice of barrel can make a significant impact on the flavor, aroma, and overall character of the wine. Winemakers have long recognized the influence of barrels, and different types of wood and barrel styles offer unique attributes that contribute to the complexity and richness of the final product. From […]
Finding The Perfect Chocolate to Go With Your Wine
There are many types of food that pair well with wine but one that excites many people is chocolate. While chocolate and wine have several similarities, it can be somewhat challenging to pair the two together. Just like wine, there are several different types of chocolate – which means that just because one type of […]
The New Strolling Self-Guided Vineyard Tour Offered at Aurora Cellars
Aurora Cellars has a first-of-its-kind way for patrons to learn more about the wine grown and produced at the winery. The Strolling Self-Guided Vineyard Tour of our vineyards will begin in August. The tours will begin near the entrance of the tasting room by scanning a QR code displayed on a trail sign. When scanned, […]
Tips to Help You Choose The Best Cheese to Compliment Your Wine
For hundreds of years, sommeliers and wine drinkers alike have paired wine with cheese. In honor of National Wine and Cheese Day, we take a look at some tips on how to choose the best cheese to compliment your wine and the most common pairings. We also talk with the owner of a popular Traverse […]