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A brief history

Born from a desire to rekindle our Michigan story, we purchased 85 acres of land on S French Road in 2018 and planted our first test vines the next year. In 2021 and 2022 we completed the major planting of an additional 21 acres with many familiar vinifera such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. We also added some unique northern Italian varietals such as Lagrein and Teroldego, along with Albarino ( Spain) , Blaufränkisch and Grüner Veltliner( Austria) that had promise in the tempermental Leelanau Peninsula vitacultural microclimate. We use the principles of regenerative agriculture, revitalizing our soil and minimizing our environmental impact. Following the soil food web will provide better vine nutrition and should yield memorable and complex wines that are extremely drinkable.
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Established in 2018

417 N Saint Joseph Street
United States
49682

www.gilchristfarmwinery.com

info@gilchristfarmwinery.com

+12319163902

Gilchrist Farm Wines

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Gilchrist Farm Late Harvest Riesling Bottle Preview
Gilchrist FarmLate Harvest Riesling

It gains its moniker for a reason, it's one of the last varieties harvested each season. We let the fruit hang until Halloween to allow for a concentration of flavors, sugars, and ripe acidity. The wine goes through a drawn-out, cool fermentation, with the knowledge that there is no rush to get it into bottle. The fermentation is eventually stopped with enough natural residual sugar to balance Riesling's natural ample acidity. A reserved portion of fresh juice is added prior to bottling to balance and sweeten the wine. Late Harvest Rieslings are notorious for aging well and bringing the consumer a taste of tropical fruits in the darkest months of winter. Flavors of peaches, pineapple, honey and delicate flowers predominate. The palate has voluptuous structure and natural acidity without excessive sweetness. The present acidity enables the wine to be paired with a larger selection of cuisine. The fleshy mid-palate and the long finish will bring a smile to your face.

Gilchrist Farm This wine was made from 100% Chardonnay from the Leelanau Peninsula using the Charmat Method to keep the fruit flavors found in Chardonnay up front and present on the nose and palate. The fruit for this wine is harvested at the beginning of the season to retain the acidity and bright character desired for the wine. After a gentle whole cluster pressing, the base wine is aged for 4 months in preparation for its secondary fermentation. The wine gains its bubbles through a tank refermentation, or Cuvee-close. This process allows us to get the resulting bubbles we want in the wine without sacrificing the varietal character. The aromatics are dominated by the granny smith apple tones with subtle honeydew melon or apricot notes lingering in the background. On the palate, it has an extra dry style giving it the perfect level of sweetness that should allow one to drink it alone or with a variety of foods. The taste profile should feature layers of apple fruit flavors and toasty notes complemented by a creamy texture and a clean long finish. The character of this wine should go well with orange juice or other fruit juices for mimosas, etc. Bottle Preview
Gilchrist FarmThis wine was made from 100% Chardonnay from the Leelanau Peninsula using the Charmat Method to keep the fruit flavors found in Chardonnay up front and present on the nose and palate. The fruit for this wine is harvested at the beginning of the season to retain the acidity and bright character desired for the wine. After a gentle whole cluster pressing, the base wine is aged for 4 months in preparation for its secondary fermentation. The wine gains its bubbles through a tank refermentation, or Cuvee-close. This process allows us to get the resulting bubbles we want in the wine without sacrificing the varietal character. The aromatics are dominated by the granny smith apple tones with subtle honeydew melon or apricot notes lingering in the background. On the palate, it has an extra dry style giving it the perfect level of sweetness that should allow one to drink it alone or with a variety of foods. The taste profile should feature layers of apple fruit flavors and toasty notes complemented by a creamy texture and a clean long finish. The character of this wine should go well with orange juice or other fruit juices for mimosas, etc.

100% Chardonnay from the Leelanau Peninsula

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