Today kicks off an exciting new series, "Michigan Under 40," spotlighting the bright and talented young winemakers and other rising stars in Michigan's flourishing wine industry. The premier episode features Jasmine Hein, a driving force at Lake Michigan Vintners, the wine teaching college affiliated with Lake Michigan College. Though her official title is Winery Technician, Jasmine is truly the ultimate Jill of All Trades. For more information, visit lakemichiganvintners.org and lakemichigancollege.org. You can also contact Jasmine at jhein@lakemichigancollege.org.

Today we talk with Brian Lillie, a multifaceted advocate for Michigan wine. Over the course of three episodes, we will delve into his various contributions to the industry. Today, we begin with his role as President of the Michigan Wine Collaborative. For more information, please visit michiganwinecollaborative.com or tastemichigan.org. For inquiries, contact: info@tastemichigan.org

Join Jayme and me as we embark on a blind tasting journey with three Cabernet Francs from the eastern United States. Our tasting lineup features:

- Lemon Creek Cabernet Franc 2020 from Michigan's Lake Michigan Shore

- Debonné Cabernet Franc 2022 from the Grand River Valley AVA in northeastern Ohio

- Heron Hill Cabernet Franc 2019 from the Finger Lakes region in central New York

Visit lemoncreekwinery.com, debonne.com, and heronhill.com for more details about these wineries.

Today, Dr. Analisa Leppanen is back. She is the owner and winemaker at Golden Muse Winery, located in downtown Baroda. This interview, recorded in August, provides an update on the latest developments at the winery. We also delve into the stories about her labels and the artists behind them. We hope this insightful conversation offers a captivating glimpse into the Golden Age of Paris. For more information, please visit goldenmusewinery.com.

Today, we delve into the fascinating world of East Coast American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). Our focus spans from Massachusetts to North Carolina, where we will explore each AVA's unique climate, soil composition, grape varieties, and prominent wineries. Please note, we'll be covering New York and Pennsylvania AVAs in a future discussion. Join us for an informative and engaging conversation about the vibrant viticulture of the East Coast.

Dr. Dave Miller of White Pine Winery is back for a super educational session about viticulture and how proper work in the vineyard helps to make fantastic wines. You can learn more about Dr. Dave and his winery at www.whitepinewinery.com.

Aimee Mali owns and operates Achrimere (ACK-RIM-MERE) Wines on Old Mission Peninsula. Today Jayme and I taste four of her wines. You can reach Aimee at achrimereorders@gmail.com or through Facebook at Achrimere Wines and The Wine Associate, and on Instagram @achrimerewines and @thewineassociate.

Aimee Mali owns and operates Achrimere (ACK-RIM-MERE) Wines on Old Mission Peninsula. Today we talk about her fascinating story, and next week Jayme and I taste four of her wines! You can reach Aimee at achrimereorders@gmail.com or through Facebook at Achrimere Wines and The Wine Associate, and on Instagram @achrimerewines and @thewineassociate.