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🍷 Meet the Winemaker: Mackinaw Trail Winery Tasting at MBTB Auburn Hills
August 16 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
🍷 Meet the Winemaker: Mackinaw Trail Winery Tasting at MBTB Auburn Hills
📅 Saturday, August 16 | 🕒 4–6 PM | 📍 Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room – Auburn Hills
Join us for a special afternoon of wine discovery as Ralph Stabile, owner and winemaker of Mackinaw Trail Winery, visits Michigan By The Bottle in Auburn Hills on Saturday, August 16th!
From 4–6 PM, Ralph will be pouring three limited-release wines straight from the tasting room—each crafted with care from the unique terroir of the Tipp of the Mitt AVA in northern Michigan. While you sip, Ralph will share stories and insights into the challenges and triumphs of growing grapes and making wine in one of Michigan’s most distinctive wine regions.
Featured Wines:
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🥂 2024 Dry Riesling – crisp, bright, and aromatic
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🍇 2024 Ascension – a unique blend with elegance and depth
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🍷 2023 Blaufränkisch – a bold and spicy red with Old World flair
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Michigan wines or just curious about the emerging Tipp of the Mitt region, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a passionate producer and enjoy exclusive small-batch sips.
📌 No reservations needed—just stop in!
Come swirl, sip, and chat with one of Michigan’s leading winemakers. Cheers!