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Good Harbor Vineyards Showcases Michigan Wine Industry with Big Wins at San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Good Harbor Vineyards brought home two Best of Class, one gold, and several other medals from the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Continue »
Feb 17, 2023 at 7:30 AM
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Good Harbor Celebrates Teachers with Teacher Appreciation Nights in March
Come unwind after a long week of teaching during our Teacher Appreciation Nights through the month of March! Continue »
Feb 8, 2023 at 6:57 AM
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Can Wine Be Gluten-Free?
A common question we receive is if our wine is gluten free. But is it even possible for wine to be gluten free since yeast is used in the winemaking process? Continue »
Feb 3, 2023 at 7:30 AM
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Good Harbor’s 2021 Pinot Grigio Continues to Gain Recognition
Good Harbor Vineyards' 2021 Pinot Grigio was recognized as one of "The 30 Best White Wines for 2023" by VinePair. Continue »
Jan 26, 2023 at 1:07 PM
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Good Harbor Vineyards Earns Top Honors For The Blanc de Noirs and 2021 Pinot Noir Rosé
The Blanc de Noirs "Benjamin's Vineyard" and 2021 Pinot Noir Rosé recently won the Jefferson Cup Award during the 2022 Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition. Continue »
Comments (143)Good Harbor’s Pinot Grigio Recognized As One of the Best Wines of 2022 By VinePair
Good Harbor's 2021 Pinot Grigio was recently recognized as one of the "50 Best Wines of 2022" by VinePair. Continue »
Nov 18, 2022 at 1:58 PM
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The Difference Between Unoaked vs Oaked Chardonnay
Chardonnay is always made with chardonnay grapes, which can have a flavor like apples, lemons, peach, pear, or melon, depending on where they’re grown. Climate has a big impact on the flavor of the wine, but whether it’s oaked makes an even larger contribution. Oaked chardonnay is aged in new oak barrels. Unoaked chardonnay is aged in steel or plastic tanks. Continue »
Sep 14, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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5 Fun Facts About Pinot Grigio
How well do you know Pinot Grigio? As refreshing as lemonade on a hot summer day, this beloved wine is light, bright, and extremely popular. Continue »
Sep 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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Guide to Choosing the Best Cherry Wine
Cherry wine began as homebrew during prohibition, but when it comes to official winemaking, Michigan is where it all really started. Continue »
Aug 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM
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How the Leelanau Peninsula Became an American Viticultural Area
The Leelanau Peninsula became an American Viticultural Area in 1982. We take a look at how it earned the AVA status, the land, and what it takes to become one. Continue »
Aug 18, 2022 at 7:34 AM
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