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2019 SUPER HUGE Michigan Wine Month Giveaway: Day 1

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Happy Michigan Wine Month! We're celebrating as we always do: with 31+ days of giveaways, fueled by generous donations by Michigan wineries! Tune in daily throughout May and into June for another chance to win daily. 

Today’s Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Today's Sponsor: Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula

Prize Alert: Two winners today!

Today's Prize: One winner will receive two tickets to WOMP's annual Blossom Day event on Saturday, May 18. (Click here for complete details on the event.) One winner will receive two tickets to the brand-new Rosé Between the Bays event on Saturday, June 8. (Click here for complete details on the event.)

Today’s Question: Which WOMP winery is on your "to visit" list this year, and why? (Click here for a list of WOMP wineries.) 

Head on over to our Facebook page to enter! The deadline for today’s giveaway is 11:59 p.m. today.

Don’t forget: To qualify to win, you must complete all of the following:
1. “Like” Michigan By The Bottle on Facebook [Click here]
2. “Like” today’s sponsor on Facebook [Click here]
3. Respond to today’s question as a reply to the OFFICIAL contest post on Michigan By The Bottle’s Facebook page (responses posted on our wall at random will not be counted). The official post will appear at 10 a.m. EDT. 

Winner will be drawn at random and posted tomorrow morning. Prize must be claimed within 48 hours by emailing us or winner will be re-drawn.
[For complete rules and all of the obligatory fine print, click here. To view a list of winners, click here.]

We hope you'll show some love to this year's sponsors — scroll down to view them all!

MLive.com: 7 new Northern Michigan wineries offering delicious sips, ciders and more

Wine lovers know the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas are spectacular bets when it comes to planning your next tasting trip.

via MLive.com

Which of these have you visited? 

Traverse City Record-Eagle: Parishioners tend vineyards for sacramental, 'Holy Family' wine

Some say wine is good for the soul, a sentiment appreciated at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Old Mission Peninsula.

via Record-Eagle.com

An interesting story on a lesser known wine from Old Mission Peninsula!

Bottle Blurbs: Newly-Formed Traverse Wine Coast Among Featured Michigan Regions at 10th Annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival

Submitted by the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival

(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich) — For the past 10 years, Michigan wineries have played an integral role in the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival. This year, the newly-formed Traverse Wine Coast—featuring wineries from both Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas—are making their presence known in a big way, November 16-18 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.

The Traverse Wine Coast is home to two of Michigan’s five American Viticulture Areas (AVAs), situated within northwest Michigan’s premier grape-growing region (one being the Leelanau Peninsula and the other the Old Mission Peninsula). Thirty-five wineries are located within diverse microclimates uniquely suited for a variety of wine grapes; 20 of those wineries will be in Grand Rapids for this year’s Festival (see list below) on display in the south end of The Vineyard (Steelcase Ballroom).

MBTB Radio, Episode 33: Old Mission Peninsula

On our latest episode, we discuss tips for visiting wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, what we've/you've been drinking, upcoming events and more. You can listen in by clicking here. 

The podcasts are available via the link above, the "MBTB Radio" button at right, on Podbean.com, or on iTunes. You also can subscribe on iTunes so they download directly to your smartphone when they go live!

Check out our previous episodes here and feel free to drop us a line and let us know what Michigan wine topics you'd like to hear about on the show. If you've enjoyed these podcasts, please leave us a review on iTunes!

Correction: In the podcast, we mention that Bowers Harbor Inn was in the back and The Bowery was in the front. It was the other way around. Not that anyone would care, since neither are there anymore. But anyways ...

Bottle Blurbs: Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula Wineries Combine Forces for a New Strategic Brand That Best Showcases the State’s Premier Wine Region

Submitted by Traverse Wine Coast

October 9, 2017 (Traverse City, MI) - Wineries of Northwest Michigan, the state’s premier grape growing region, have strategically combined forces for a new initiative to create a brand that best showcases the high quality wines being grown in the area.

“Promoting our wine region as one and connecting it to the Traverse City brand will have a huge impact moving forward,” shares Trevor Tkach, President and CEO of Traverse City Tourism. “We have a fantastic wine region that stands out among other regions across the country, not only for the high quality wines we are growing here but also for everything else that goes with it - a beautiful region, one of the top foodie towns and our outdoor recreation.”

In partnership with TC Tourism, Traverse Wine Coast launched its first Traverse City Uncorked event which showcased myriad events across the region during the month of May, which is Michigan Wine Month. The event was a huge success in its inaugural year and will take place again in May of 2018.

WOMP Dinner is April 9

Submitted by Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is partnering with the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula (WOMP) during Michigan Wine Month to present a WOMP Wine Dinner on Saturday, April 9 at the Resort. The non-traditional dinner will take place in the Resort’s Governors’ Hall and will feature eight stations around the room, each with select wines from one of the WOMP wineries paired with a small plate created by one of the Resort’s chefs. Dinner attendees will stroll from station to station for the wine and small plate pairings.

Mission: unmissable

Last month I reviewed recent winery additions on Leelanau Peninsula. A few miles away, across the West Bay, lies the equally picturesque Old Mission Peninsula, a narrow, rolling finger of land: 19 miles long and up to four miles wide. Jutting out into the moderating waters of Grand Traverse Bay, the marine influence, glacial soils and rolling hills make this one of the grape-friendliest places in the state.

via www.lansingcitypulse.com

Michael Brenton hits up Old Mission Peninsula for Lansing City Pulse. What's your favorite OMP winery?

Traverse City celebrates riesling July 26-28 - Wine Blog - Hour Detroit Magazine

In an informal sense, Traverse City has long been the "city of riesling."

Nearly every northern Michigan winery includes at least one riesling in its repertoire, and interpretations of the great grape have netted the state increasing domestic and international acclaim.

via www.hourdetroit.com

Cort previews the upcoming City of Riesling event in TC in one of her latest Michigan wine blogs for HourDetroit.com.

Old Mission/Leelanau Winery Passport Offers Deals, Donations

Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula wineries are teaming up with several Northern Michigan businesses for a new passport program that offers up a trifecta of bonuses for wine lovers.

Launched July 1, the Old Mission/Leelanau Winery Passport offers bearers discounts and perks at participating wineries on both peninsulas, including complimentary tastings and percentages off wine and merchandise purchases.