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 […]
Popular Summer Event Returns to Aurora Cellars
Experience the beauty of Northern Michigan’s Wine Country with Aurora Cellars’ much-anticipated Cellar Sundays, returning this summer with a fun event each week. From May 26th until September 15th, mark every Sunday on your calendar as a day to savor the moments and share the memories. Join us and elevate your summer Sundays into unforgettable […]
How The Climate Impacts Alcohol Levels in Wine
In the vast and nuanced world of wines, the climate in which grapes are grown plays a pivotal role in shaping the characteristics of the final elixir in your glass. In this exploration, we delve into the fascinating realm of cool climate versus warm climate growing regions, focusing on a key aspect that often defines […]
Netting the Reds at Aurora Cellars
The growing season at Aurora Cellars is in full swing and our fruit is coming along very nicely! There are many important steps taken to grow and protect our fruit before it is harvested and that includes putting nets around some of the vines to protect the fruit. Join us as we take a look […]
Fall 2023 Winemaker’s Selections
Fall is just around the corner and that means it is time for the members of our Proprietor and Somm Wine Clubs to start making their selections for the Fall 2023 Wine Club allocation. To aid in the process, Head Winemaker Drew Perry has preselected a collection of three wines that include a multi-award winning […]
What is a Grape Clone?
Grape clones. In the world of wine, this is where science, tradition, and innovation intersect to shape the flavors in your wine glass. In the realm of viticulture, grape clones are the unsung heroes responsible for the diverse array of tastes and aromas that tantalize your palates. As we delve into this fascinating subject, we […]
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 […]
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 […]
Simpson Family Estates’ Sam Simpson Talks The Growing Demand of Red Wine
SIMPSON FAMILY ESTATES’ THE GROWING DEMAND OF RED WINE Over the years, the vineyards of Northern Michigan have gained the reputation of producing world-class white wines, but there has been an increase of red wine vines planted across the region. The increase comes as demand for the delicious red wines grow, and the longer warm […]
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 […]