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April 2025 - Michigan Governor's Cup Competition

April 2025 - Michigan Governor's Cup Competition
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Cherry Creek Cellars 2023 Charamar Collection Pinot Noir
97 points
$30
Cherry Creek Cellars
2023 Charamar Collection Pinot Noir
A marvelously balanced and rich Pinot Noir with great fruit, savoriness and oak notes.
Awards: '2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Vinifera Red Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
97 points $30
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White Pine NV Dune Shadow Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
94 points
$17
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White Pine
NV Dune Shadow Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
Juicy and smooth with a touch of spice showing the exceptional potential of Michigan varietals; your go-to red for all things grilled.
Awards: '2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Hybrid Red Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
94 points $17 Best Buy
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White Pine 2022 Reserve Cabernet Franc
94 points
$32
White Pine
2022 Reserve Cabernet Franc
An artfully composed and balanced red blend with bright ripe fruit and judicious spicy, chocolate-y oak; this will be a fine sipper or compliment a lavish Middle Eastern meal.
94 points $32
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Golden Muse Winery 2023 Nadar Chardonnay
94 points
$34
Golden Muse Winery
2023 Nadar Chardonnay
This voluptuous Chardonnay practically orders the lobster itself, layers of pineapple, apple pie spice and guava are complemented by just the right touch of oak.
Awards: '2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Vinifera White Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
94 points $34
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Cherry Creek Cellars 2023 Charamar Collection Kerner
93 points
$23
Cherry Creek Cellars
2023 Charamar Collection Kerner
This fun, interesting white wine is unique, delicious and quite expressive for the normally reticent Kerner grape.
Awards: 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
93 points $23
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Ciccone Vineyard And Winery 2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
93 points
$45
Ciccone Vineyard And Winery
2023 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
An excellent example of Michigan Cabernet with cool climate acidity and brightness elevating the ripe fruit followed by a delicate caress of creamy oak.
93 points $45
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Cherry Creek Cellars NV Charamar Collection Proprietors Reserve Red Blend Red Varietal Blend
92 points
$28
Cherry Creek Cellars
NV Charamar Collection Proprietors Reserve Red Blend Red Varietal Blend
A very nice reserve style red blend made from grapes not usual paired together; the Pinot comes through with dried leaves and cherries and the Cabernet adds backbone and heft that will make this a crowd-pleaser for most red wine drinkers.
92 points $28
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Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard 2022 Estate Cabernet Franc
92 points
$28
Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard
2022 Estate Cabernet Franc
A stylish Cabernet Franc with enough vibrant fruit to fill the classy oak frame.
92 points $28
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Ciccone Vineyard And Winery 2021 Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc
92 points
$35
Ciccone Vineyard And Winery
2021 Estate Reserve Cabernet Franc
A lovely dry and savory Cabernet Franc with dark brooding fruit and ample table appeal.
92 points $35
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Two K Farms 2023 Hoppd Cider Apple
91 points
$17
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Two K Farms
2023 Hopp'd Cider Apple
IPA meets fruity cider in this frothy golden refresher teeming with notes of passion fruit, peach and pineapple sage.
91 points $17 Best Buy
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White Pine 2021 Reserve Merlot
91 points
$32
White Pine
2021 Reserve Merlot
A delicious and dimensional cool-climate Merlot with an attractive marriage of fruity, meaty, and creamy flavors.
91 points $32
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Ciccone Vineyard And Winery 2022 LeeLaTage Estate Red Blend Leelanau Peninsula
91 points
$35
Ciccone Vineyard And Winery
2022 LeeLaTage Estate Red Blend Leelanau Peninsula
A wonderfully, juicy, spicy red blend that is a pleasure to drink now and has a long, bright future ahead of it.
91 points $35
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Filkins Vineyards 2022 Anthos Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
91 points
$50
Filkins Vineyards
2022 Anthos Red Blend Lake Michigan Shore
A rich and delicious Old World styled red blend with a seamless balance and instant appeal.
91 points $50
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OBrien Vineyards 2022 Burbank White Blend Other US White
90 points
$22
OBrien Vineyards
2022 Burbank White Blend Other US White
A delightfully refreshing Riesling-led white blend that will be a great choice for everything you want to do with a white wine.
90 points $22
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OBrien Vineyards 2021 Verde Old Mission Peninsula
89 points
$23
OBrien Vineyards
2021 Verde Old Mission Peninsula
A nicely blended sparkling with charming Riesling character and ample fruit.
89 points $23
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Heronmark 2023 Marquette
88 points
$25
Heronmark
2023 Marquette
A well-made bold red wine for strong cheeses and barbecue ribs.
88 points $25
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Heronmark 2023 Sparkling Vidal Blanc
88 points
$26
Heronmark
2023 Sparkling Vidal Blanc
A toasty savory unfiltered, pet-nat-like sparkler that will be quite versatile as a sipper or pair with a wide variety of appetizers.
88 points $26
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707 Winery 2023 Crimson Raven Red Blend Michigan
87 points
$50
707 Winery
2023 Crimson Raven Red Blend Michigan
Dry, juicy, smooth and fun, with a touch of Bourbon and baking spice, really showing off quality cool climate wine growing.
87 points $50
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Ciccone Vineyard And Winery 2023 Estate Gewurztraminer
86 points
$25
Ciccone Vineyard And Winery
2023 Estate Gewurztraminer
A pleasant, easy drinking Gewurztraminer for salads and Sunday brunches.
86 points $25
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Heronmark 2023 Petite Pearl
86 points
$25
Heronmark
2023 Petite Pearl
Bold, dark and juicy red with silky tannins - a perfect foil for grilled smoky meats.
86 points $25
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Heronmark 2023 Reserve Barrel 2 Marquette
86 points
$30
Heronmark
2023 Reserve Barrel 2 Marquette
A bold red wine with a savory personality to pair with grilled meats.
86 points $30
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White Pine 2023 Traminette
84 points
$17
White Pine
2023 Traminette
Lots of musty notes mask the charming fruit in this wine unfortunately.
84 points $17
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White Pine 2023 Pinot Grigio
83 points
$18
White Pine
2023 Pinot Grigio
An earthy pinot grigio for appetizers and salads.
83 points $18
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White Pine 2023 Reserve Riesling
83 points
$21
White Pine
2023 Reserve Riesling
A sturdy Riesling sipper for everyday drinking.
83 points $21
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Heronmark 2023 Cayuga White
83 points
$23
Heronmark
2023 Cayuga White
A very light bodied white wine for the table.
83 points $23
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Heronmark 2023 Vidal Blanc
80 points
$24
Heronmark
2023 Vidal Blanc
An interesting wine with dried fruit and baked bread aromas.
80 points $24
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