If a grape can grow in Michigan (or even if some people say it can't), Charlie Edson probably has it in his vineyards at Bel Lago Winery on Leelanau Peninsula.They've garnered wide acclaim for their Burgundian-style varietal wines like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, yet Edson still considers Bel Lago's true claim to fame its distinctive blends, which are often the result of combining more than a dozen unique grape varieties and clones. Take a peek at the philosophy fueling Bel Lago's adventurous planting strategy, and how it's been paying off.




