On this episode of "Behind the Mitten," John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman visit Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay on the Leelanau Peninsula. They learn all about the wine, its new menu and the deals for May, which is Wine Month in Michigan. This episode aired April 21-22, 2018 on multiple radio stations across the state.

Segment 1: We meet up with Lorri Hathaway -- aka the Wine Goddess -- of LP Wines that tells us about all the cool things you can experience during Wine Month in May. Also, Lee Lutes, the head winemaker at Black Star Farms, tells what kind of wines they're making and why they love the Leelanau Peninsula.
More on LP Wines at https://www.lpwines.com/
More on Black Star Farms at http://www.blackstarfarms.com/

Segment 2 (Listen at 10:30): Black Star Farms also offers plenty of dining options with Chef Jack Wenz; he tells us about what you can experience. Also, Sherry Campbell of Black Star Farms, also stops by to tell us about several events, including those for its 20th anniversary.

Segment 3 (Listen at 18:34): During Wine Month in May, the Traverse City has many events and tastings. We talk to Chris O'Non of Sips and Giggles, and Lorri Hathaway tell us about some great deals, including how to get free wine tastings at all 40 wineries if you stay at a participating hotel.
More on Sips and Giggles at https://www.lpwines.com/sips-giggles/
More on Hotel deals at https://www.traversecity.com/traverse-city-uncorked/

Segment 4 (Listen at 28:57): Chris Lopez, the tasting room manager at Black Star Farms, takes on a wine tasting. Plus we do Wine of the Week!

Learn about the Traverse City wine scene at http://traversewinecoast.com/

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