Frontier Winemaking: Michigan 2025 [Grand Rapids edition; trade only]

Eagle Eye Brands, in partnership with Michigan’s top wineries, is pleased to announce two new events in the Frontier Winemaking Series in Detroit on Monday, March10th and Grand Rapids on Tuesday March 11th.

Offering three short seminars and a comprehensive walk-around tasting, Frontier Winemaking welcomes trade buyers, staff, and other wine industry professionals from around the state to participate in a dynamic and immersive event highlighting the farming practices, winemaking innovations, people and experiences bringing driving Michigan’s continued growth as an important frontier in cool climate winemaking.

Guest Winemakers:

Peter Laing(bigLITTLE/Mawby) Dave Bos (Bos Wine)
Sean Noel (Mari Vineyards), Andrew Backlin (Modales) Joe Jensen (Shed Wines) Chris Baldyga (2Lads)

Special Guests:

Bryan Ulbrich (Left Foot Charley), Izabela Babinski (Folklor Wine & Cider), Doug Olson (Boathouse Vineyards)

Info: Moderator: Dave Bos
Guest Winemakers: Pete Laing, Chris Baldyga, Sean Noel
Featured Wines: Mari Pinot Grigio Ramato, 2 Lads Sparkling Pinot Grigio, BigLittle Lightning Bug
Winemakers lead a guided tasting that demonstrates the variety and quality of one of the world's leading varieties as it grows here in Michigan.

Info: Moderator: Caroline Lamb (AHD)
Wines: None
Special Guests: Amy Ruiz (Aperitivo), Simonne Mitchelson (Jackson Family), Taylor Johnson (Echelon)
Special guests discuss how to identify and capitalize on buying trends

Info: Moderator: Dave Bos
Guests: Andrew Backlin (Modales), Izabela Babinski (Folklor), Doug Olson (Boathouse)
Wines: TBA
Winemakers discuss challenges and benefits of various "green standards" and how they drive quality up in Michigan wines.

Info: A comprehensive walk-around style tasting of participating wineries paired with snacks.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Søvengård, 1232 Bridge Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States