Winemaker’s Selections for Fall 2024 Wine Club Allocation

Winemaker's Picks for Aurora Cellars' Wine Club Allocation in Lake Leelanau, Michigan for Fall 2024

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 […]

Aurora Cellars Earns High Marks From Decanter

The different types of wine bottles at Lake Leelanau

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 […]

Barrels of Bliss: Exploring the World of Wine Barrel Varieties

Aurora Cellars Wine Barrels

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 […]

Holiday Sparkling Wine Cocktail: Cranberry Prosecco Punch

The holidays are a time to celebrate, make memories, and start traditions with friends and family . Why not enjoy an easy, four ingredient cocktail at the same time? This super simple Cranberry Prosecco Punch with hints of orange, cranberries, and our sparkling wine, Leora, is sure to be the perfect addition to the night.  […]

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 […]

Aurora Cellars Wines Get Recognized by Michigan UnCorked Magazine

Welcome to Aurora Cellars, Lake Leelanau, MI

Three of Aurora Cellars’ wines have been recognized by Ellen Landis, a certified wine sommelier and professional wine judge, in the latest version of Michigan UnCorked. In her article, “Between The Vines”, Landis reviews our Leora, 2017 Cabernet Franc, and 2020 Dry Riesling. Leora When describing Leora, Landis says the “energizing nose of fresh squeezed […]

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 […]

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 […]

The New ‘Shining Light’ of Aurora Cellars’ Sparkling Wines: Leora

Leora Aurora Cellars New Sparkling Wine

This season, Aurora Cellars is releasing a new sparkling pinot grigio for wine consumers to enjoy. Leora – which means ‘shining light’ in Italian – is the newest member of our sparkling wine family. It was inspired by our desire to create a sparkling wine similar in style to a Prosecco and is produced with […]