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Author: Michael Schafer

Featured in Michigan Wine Country

August 24, 2022 Michael Schafer

The Verdict Is In – THE WINE COUNSELOR JUDGES MICHIGAN WINES TO BE ‘WORLD-CLASS’ WINE, FIRST AND FOREMOST, SHOULD BE…

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Certified Sommelier: Michigan Wines to Serve at the Holidays

December 17, 2020 Michael Schafer

What Michigan wines are you interested in this holiday season? How do you pair them with foods? There are many…

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Instant Expert: Vodka

September 17, 2019 Michael Schafer

1. Vodka was born in either Russia or Poland-it depends on who you ask. 2. “Vodka” comes from the Slavic…

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Instant Expert : Gin

May 2, 2019 Michael Schafer

Instant Expert: Gin 1. Gin & Tonics became popular in the 1850’s when the English in India added gin to…

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Instant Expert: Rose’ Wines

March 10, 2019 Michael Schafer

Five essential things to know about Rose’ wine.

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The Instant Expert: Irish Whiskey

Michael Schafer

Five essential thing to know about Irish Whiskey.

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Port: 5 Things You Need to Know

February 10, 2019 Michael Schafer

Port, or Porto, if you want to be technically correct, can be confusing. There are varying levels of quality, ranging…

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BOURBON’S BETTER THAN EVER!

January 18, 2019 Michael Schafer

BOURBON’S BETTER THAN EVER! Twenty years ago the American whiskey industry was in dire straits. Scotch, particularly single malts, ruled…

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The Big Six: Cabernet Sauvignon

December 9, 2018 Michael Schafer

Grape number six in our crash course is Cabernet Sauvignon (kab-behr-NAY soh-vihn YOHN). Cabernet Sauvignon or just “Cab Sauv” or…

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The Big Six of Grapes: A Crash Course on the Most Popular Varietals

November 1, 2018 Michael Schafer

Grape number four in our crash course is Pinot Noir, the Heartbreak grape, the Holy Grail of winemakers the world over.

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