Ep 26: Our Favorite Wineries

In this week's episode, Ashleigh and Christopher share their top 10 favorite wineries they've visited in the US. They each highlight wineries across the country that stood out for their wine, views, experiences and more. It's a fun episode for oenophiles and travel lovers alike.

Favorite Picks

Some of the wineries that made their lists include:

• Two Lads (Old Mission Peninsula, MI)
• Dr. Frank (Finger Lakes, NY)
• Gundlach Bundschu (Sonoma, CA)
• Atwater (Finger Lakes, NY)
• Chateau Grand Traverse (Old Mission Peninsula, MI)
• Newsom (Comfort, Texas)
• Bonobo (Old Mission Peninsula, MI)
• Mawby (Leelanau Peninsula, MI)
• Kuhlman (Texas Hill Country)
• Rove (Leelanau Peninsula, MI)
• Hickory Creek (Traverse City, MI)
• Hawthorne (Old Mission Peninsula, MI)

Wine Break

For this week's wine break, Ashleigh and Christopher sample a 2019 Grenache Mourvedre from Lewis Wines in Texas. They describe it as "pretty sharp" and say it still has nice acidity despite being a 5-year old wine.

Weekend Trip Recap

Ashleigh and Christopher close out the show recapping their Labor Day weekend camping trip. Highlights include:

• Kayaking at Pretty Lakes near Newberry, MI
• Eating at Leggs Inn in Cross Village, MI
• Visiting Thunder Bay Winery and Resort Pike Winery & Cidery in Petoskey
• Stopping at Kilwins Chocolate Shop

Stay tuned for next week's episode where they recap what they did on Labor Day itself.