I was recently reminded that April is Michigan Wine Month. The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula  (WOMP) are ready to celebrate. Whether you are interested in special wine prices or special events, you will want to check out these participating wineries. We visited several of these wineries in January 2008 and enjoyed the experience. They are excited about producing quality wines on Old Mission Peninsula. Chateau Chantal offers much more than a tasting room for visitors. It has a bed and breakfast and has a large assortment of events including cooking classes. Discover a suggested 2-day itinerary for Old Mission Peninsula on the Wine Trail Traveler website.

 April 3 Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery “Seven-Course Wine Dinner”

 April 4 Chateau Chantal “Dishes From Around France” 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.

April 9 WOMP Wine Dinner Mediterrano Restaurant in Ann Arbor Reservations: 734.332.9700

April 14 Chateau Grand Traverse “Featured Wine at the Cherry Stop in Traverse City”

April 18 Chateau Chantal “Tuscan Spring Dishes” 12:30-5:30 p.m.

April 23 Bowers Harbor Vineyard Wine Dinner at Bowers Harbor Inn

April 24 2 Lads Winery Wine Dinner at The Boathouse Restaurant

April 25 Chateau Chantal “Wine Immersion Seminar” 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

April 27 “Northern Michigan Wine Summit” 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  NMC Hagerty Center

If you can’t visit Old Mission Peninsula wineries during April, you may want to consider a summer vacation to the Peninsula.

Cheers, Kathy