Two businesses involved in the wine industry in Michigan’s Great Southwest are teaming up to create a wine tasting experience with a twist. Rather than you traveling to the winery, the ‘wine guy’ comes to you—and may feature wines from different vineyards and wineries.
The new joint venture between ‘Local Pour’ out of Sawyer, and ‘If Vines Could Talk’ out of Baroda brings the new catered wine tasting experience called ‘Exploring Michigan Wines’ to groups of 6 to 12 people at the home or business location of their choice.
Hosted by Michigan wine enthusiast Steve Salisbury of ‘If Vines Could Talk’, participants will be treated to a 60-to-90-minute tasting event and enjoy up to five wines. Steve’s presentation on each wine will include the history of the winery and specifics for that particular bottle. Salisbury says it is the perfect addition to family functions, corporate business meetings, or any group gathering.
Custom packages are available. Standard pricing varies depending on the type of wine and includes everything needed for a fun and educational wine tasting including a handcrafted charcuterie. The sweet wine tasting package begins at $229, with the dry wine tasting package beginning at $329.
Chalet Sturgeon, owner of Local Pour, said, “We are excited that Steve is working with us to extend our reach to those that want to learn more about Michigan wine. We appreciate his knowledge of Michigan wine and wineries, and his great approach to customer service.“
In announcing the program, Salisbury said, “I am excited to partner with Local Pour on this initiative. They have an outstanding variety of the best Michigan wines including many state, national and international award winners. Chalet and her manager Jayme curate only the best and present them professionally to their customers.”
For more information about the program, you can contact Steve at 269-326-1576.
Local Pour, LLC., offers an all Michigan tasting room specializing in the best of the best of Michigan wines, beers, ciders, and spirits. It opened in June 2021, and is located at 12857 Red Arrow Highway in Sawyer. www.localpourmi.com.
If Vines Could Talk, was started in early 2021 by WSET-certified and Michigan wine enthusiast, Steve Salisbury, and is dedicated to promoting the fine wines of Michigan, and especially those of the Lake Michigan Shore. If Vines Could Talk offers wine reviews and other historical information on social media, a new podcast, and the private tastings.
