{"id":8426,"date":"2019-08-20T10:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T10:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/?p=8426"},"modified":"2019-10-23T17:07:51","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T17:07:51","slug":"saugatuck-fall-tasting-tour-cider-wine-beer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/souciehorner.com\/wickdev\/saugatuck-fall-tasting-tour-cider-wine-beer\/","title":{"rendered":"Saugatuck Fall Tasting Tour: Cider, Wine and Beer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A fall tasting tour is one of the most perfect things to do in Saugatuck in autumn.\u00a0 So many guests who have only visited Saugatuck in the summer ask, \u201cWhat\u2019s Saugatuck like the rest of the year?\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Truthfully, we love life in Saugatuck all year round. However, when it takes that delightful turn towards crisp evenings and slightly cooler air, we know we\u2019re in for something extra special!<\/span><\/p>\n

We consider Indian Summer<\/a> our secret season \u2026 the time when temperatures are warm, days are long, sunsets are spectacular, beaches are wide open for strolling, live music is playing all over town, artist galleries and studios are bursting with creativity, and the fields & orchards are full of goodness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Fall Tasting Experience In West Michigan<\/h2>\n

Today, we\u2019ll let you in on a locals\u2019 secret for one of the best ways to spend a fall day when visiting\u00a0Saugatuck, Michigan. Plan your next getaway to Wickwood Inn\u00a0and start a West Michigan beer tour, visit some of the top Southwest Michigan wineries, <\/b>vineyards and cider houses. Here\u2019s everything you need to know!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAge is just a number. It\u2019s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.\u201d
\n~ Joan Collins<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Saugatuck Brewing Company<\/span><\/h4>\n

At Wickwood, you are minutes away from\u00a0Saugatuck Brewing Company<\/b><\/span><\/a>, a popular fall tasting destination for people on West Michigan beer tours.<\/b> Be sure and try the Oval Beach Blonde, Singapore IPA, or the Bonfire Brown \u2026 a Gold Medal Winner in 2014 at the World Beer Cup in Denver, Colorado. Undecided as to what fresh brew sounds best? Try a sampler flight and taste your way to happiness. Perhaps take advantage of their spacious outdoor patio, and while you\u2019re at it, why not wear your dancing shoes? The live music scene is sure to get you up on your feet. Looking for even more adventure and a great souvenir to bring\u00a0home? Plan ahead and schedule time to brew your own beer. That\u2019s right, at Saugatuck Brewing Company you can produce your own label. Perfect for your next big event!<\/span><\/p>\n

Fenn Valley Winery<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re more in the mood for a fall tasting at an idyllic vineyard, then Fenn Valley Vineyards and Wine Cellar<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0is the place for you. <\/span>Fenn Valley is one of the most popular Southwest Michigan wineries and rightfully so.<\/b><\/span> <\/b>Take their extended tour; or, simply drop in for tastings and wines by the glass. All year round they host some of our favorite events: Wine & Food Festival, Nouveau Fest, Music in the Vineyard, Winemaker Dinners, New Release Wine & Food Pairings and more. There\u2019s still time to prepare for the 5th Annual Vine & Wine\u2019d 10K or 5K race that winds its way through the beautiful vineyards on Saturday, October 7. Or, you could skip the training and simply enjoy the 1 mile run \/ walk. Regardless, the post-race vineyard party with live music is not to be missed. Insider\u2019s tip: be sure and \u201clace up\u201d for theTeam Grape Stomp Contest! Teams have 5 minutes to smash as many grapes as possible in specially designed stomping boxes<\/span><\/p>\n

Wyncroft & Marland Vineyards<\/span><\/h4>\n

This is maybe our biggest Insider\u2019s Tip! Owned and operated by the same family, neither Wyncroft or Marland has a tasting room nor do they distribute very broadly. However, their wines are so delicious \u2026 they are worth seeking out. We fell in love with Wyncroft years ago after trying a glass of Chardonnay in an area restaurant. We\u2019ve been hooked ever since. Tour appointments for 4 people or more, maybe even just for 2 if you’re serious about buying, can easily be made. Simply call for a fall tasting appointment and talk to Jim about your interest. It\u2019s by far one of my favorite wines in the world. I\u2019d say that it\u2019s our best kept secret and Jim is a friend of Wickwood\u2019s often doing Tastings at The Inn. In 2013, we were thrilled for the addition of the second line of production: Marland wines. Thankfully, both Wyncroft & Marland (meaning Land near the Lake) are available to purchase right in downtown Saugatuck at Wine Sellers. Mike will be happy to help you!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it.\u201d
\n~ Anonymous<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Virtue Cider<\/span><\/h4>\n

Perhaps you prefer something other than beer and wine? If you are looking for something that\u2019s crisp, light, and very local \u2026 we\u2019ve got that. Take a tasting tour at\u00a0Virtue Cider<\/b><\/span><\/a>: 100% of the apples are Michigan apples, and they are hand-pressed, fermented, and aged right on the premises in Fennville. Be sure and try a tasting flight: the variety of flavor profiles will amaze! You\u2019ll quickly learn to differentiate between ciders made in the French or the English style and have the opportunity to try some single orchard offerings and limited edition creations. We\u2019re partial to Percheron, Brut, and The Mitten \u2026 depending on the weather. Insider\u2019s Tip: Take a few minutes in the bottle shop. We love some of the graphics they use in their designs, and they always have a pleasant stash of good eats. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Crane Orchards<\/span><\/h4>\n

In addition to being our favorite place to pick apples,\u00a0Crane\u2019s Orchards<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0also has a restaurant and a winery. We love the addition of wine and hard cider into their decades of farming tradition. Their wine and cider receives the same treatment as their famous pies: use the best fruit and treat it with impeccable care. Insider\u2019s Tip: try The Nepotist – their Bourbon Barrel Aged hard cider. If you\u2019re lucky enough to visit during the fall,\u00a0don\u2019t miss their 20 acre corn maze! Be sure and check their events calendar, because there’s always something fun happening at Crane’s!<\/span><\/p>\n

McIntosh Wine Cellars and Cogdal Vineyards<\/span><\/h4>\n

Just down the road there are two more tasting options:\u00a0McIntosh Wine Cellars<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Cogdal Vineyards<\/b><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0McIntosh<\/b>\u00a0specializes in fruit wines and traditional style cider. Insider\u2019s Tip: allow time to taste in the relaxed surrounding of their\u00a0porches and\u00a0orchards. Also, see if there’s a special event going on during your visit. McIntosh hosts a great party.\u00a0Cogdal <\/b>produces small batch wines from Michigan grapes and\u00a0their tasting room features beautiful hardwood harvested from the property.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn victory, you deserve Champagne. In defeat you need it.\u201d
\n~ Napoleon Bonaparte<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cI cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food.\u201d
\n~ W.C. Fields<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

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