Leelanau Vintners hold October-long benefit for Red Cross
From staff reports
The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners’ “Hung for the Reds of October” raises funds for the American Red Cross and raises awareness about local red wines in a fun way.
In its sixth year, the Hunt for the Reds of October event takes place weekdays for the entire month. The event costs $10 per person and includes a signature wine glass, a complimentary red wine pour at each of 21 wineries and a $5 donation to the American Red Cross.
Funds are being raised to support critical services to those experiencing emergencies. The Northwest Michigan Chapter coordinates volunteers for both local and national disaster responses, provides vital services to the Armed Forces, teaches lifesaving health and safety skills as well as collecting essential blood from local donors throughout Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. For more info, visit Redcross.org/nwmi.
In addition to raising awareness of the local services of the Red Cross, the Leelanau vintners are showcasing high quality red wines being produced in the region.
“This is a great event for red wine enthusiasts,” shares Lorri Schreiber, director of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. “Red wines of the region are garnering more and more awards with each passing vintage.”
The list includes the following Leelanau vintners: Aurora Cellars, Lake Leelanau: Taster’s Choice Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery, Cedar: 2015 Pinot Noir Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay: Vintners Select Pinot Noir Blustone Vineyards, Lake Leelanau: 2016 Winemakers Red Boathouse Vineyards, Lake Leelanau: 2016 Boathouse Red Chateau de Leelanau, Suttons Bay: Hawkins Red Chateau Fontaine, Lake Leelanau: Woodland Red Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor: Cherry Red Ciccone Vineyard, Suttons Bay: Cassie Red 45 North Vineyard & Winery, Lake Leelanau: 45 Red French Valley Vineyards, Suttons Bay: 2011 Merlot Good Harbor Vineyards, Lake Leelanau: Taster’s Choice Laurentide, Lake Leelanau: 2016 Reserve Meritage Leelanau Wine Cellars, Omena: 2016 Meritage Mawby, Suttons Bay: 2016 Bourbon Barrel Aged Redd Nathaniel Rose Wines at Raftshol: 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah Rove Estate, Traverse City: 2014 Cab Franc/Merlot Shady Lane Cellars, Suttons Bay: Franc ‘n’ Franc Silver Leaf Vineyard & Winery, Suttons Bay: Pinot Noir Verterra Winery, Leland: Chaos Red Willow Vineyard, Suttons Bay: Dry Rose?
For added fun, participants can join the “Secret Mission” by finding the American Red Cross at a secret winery location each Thursday from 3-6 p.m. and enjoy swag and fun games with prizes. In addition, FOX radio will be live on location, along with Williams Chevrolet.
One ticket gets you a complimentary featured red wine taste at each of 21 participating wineries on weekdays in October and is good for the entire month. Out-of-towners can take advantage of lodging packages that include tickets to the event. Tickets, lodging packages and more detail are available at LPwines.com.
