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 […]
Aurora Cellars Earns High Marks From Decanter
Aurora Cellars continues to make their debut in national and international wine publications. Recently, four of our wines were reviewed by Decanter, the world’s leading wine media brand, and received high scores. The four wines receiving scores were the Brut Rosé, Leora, 2021 Grüner Veltliner and 2021 Dry Riesling. Read the reviews below: Brut Rosé […]
Aurora Cellars Makes Debut in VinePair with 2021 Grüner Veltliner
Aurora Cellars has made their debut in VinePair! VinePair is the largest digital media company that delivers content about drinks culture and important trends and topics in wine, beer, and spirits. This week our 2021 Grüner Veltliner was named one of “The 14 Best Grüner Veltliners of 2023” and received a 90 point rating. We […]
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 […]
Aurora Cellars Comes Out on Top For Third Year in a Row at 2022 Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition
For the third year in a row, Aurora Cellars has earned top honors at the Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition. Aurora Cellars was awarded the Jefferson Cup Award for its non-vintage Brut Rosé, 2021 Grüner Veltliner and 2018 Medium Sweet Riesling. 2022 is the 23rd year of the Jefferson Cup Invitational honoring the best of […]
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 […]
Fall 2022 Winemaker’s Selections
It is time for the members of our Proprietor and Somm to customize the Fall 2022 Wine Club shipment. To help them, Head Winemaker Drew Perry has preselected a collection, which includes two award winners and a member favorite. Brut Rose This delicious bubbly was recently awarded a gold medal during the 2022 San Francisco […]
Make Your Next Event Special with One of Aurora Cellars’ Estate Signature Cocktails
AURORA CELLARS’ ESTATE SIGNATURE COCKTAILS Whether you are holding an event or just having people over for a beach day, Aurora Cellars’ Signature Cocktails are sure to be a delicious addition. Each cocktail features one of our award-winning wines and other simple ingredients. Northern Lights Paloma This signature cocktail is bursting with flavor and […]
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles Recipe
The weather in Northern Michigan is starting to become nicer, which means people will be dusting off their grills and firing them up! Asparagus season in Michigan begins in late April-early May for the southwest corner of the state but in Northern Michigan, we can usually enjoy fresh, locally grown asparagus into late June. If […]