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.

100% Chardonnay from the Leelanau Peninsula

Crisp, fruit forward and easy to drink, the perfect sunshine wine

Thistle Glen is a Leelanau medium sweet white wine blend. This wine has just the right amount of sweetness to stand up to salty food, cheeses and olives but can be paired just as well with many desserts.

This wine is intended to never offend. It has the capability of bringing wine drinkers on every end of the spectrum together to agree on the fact that a fruit forward red with soft structure can be enjoyed by everyone. The wine has tones of bramble fruits and cranberry, with a palate that has acidity without astringency; a welcome change.

Pinot Gris grows prolifically in Leelanau. The clean aromas of lemon zest and pear notes will be evident initially. As the wine sits in the glass, the minerality and other terroir influences will become apparent. The complex palate of the wine is full and creamy with balanced acidity and a wonderful long finish.