Aurora Cellars Brings Home Golds From 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Aurora Cellars Brings Home Golds From 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Aurora Cellars brought home multiple gold medals from the largest competition of North American wines in January. During the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Aurora Cellars was awarded two Double Gold medals and one gold medal. Double Gold means it was a […]

What Is Happening in the Cellar?

Whether it is in a stainless steel tank or in an oak barrel, new vintages are fermenting and getting ready to make their debut in the tasting room. Right now, our winemaking team is starting to prep our whites for bottling and stirring our reds in the barrels once a week, among other things. Cellar […]

The Ultimate Guide to Riesling Wine

Riesling Wine in Lake Leelanau, MI The Ultimate Guide to Riesling Wine Have you always wanted to learn more about the world of Riesling wine, but aren’t sure where to start? You have a friend in Aurora Cellars. Our Lake Leelanau, MI winery is staffed with wine experts who can help you explore the many […]

Cool Climate vs Warm Climate Wine

Vineyard scenery in the background at Aurora Cellars, Lake Leelanau, MI

What factors affect the flavor of wine? The year it was made certainly has an impact, as do the growing and bottling techniques. One factor that you may not realize is the temperature of the region in which the grapes were grown. Did you know that wine is grown all over the world? When you […]

Michigan Business Collaboration: Truffle Trios Made By Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate

While May has been named Michigan Wine Month, at Aurora Cellars, we like to showcase the collaborations we do with other small businesses throughout the state. One of the most popular collaborations we have at Aurora Cellars is our partnership with Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate in Empire. Pairing a type of drink with a type of […]