Rove Winery Blog

Imagine sitting on the back porch enjoying the summer sunset as you sip on a glass of chilled white wine. And what’s in that glass? Pinot Gris, a beautiful white wine that has a versatile profile. Many wine enthusiasts love Pinot Gris because of its wide range of flavors. So let’s dive into the beauty of Pinot Gris and why you need a bottle in your home. Pinot Gris Wine’s Origin & History Pinot Gris in French means “grey pinecone” for the grape’s greyish-pink color. Thought to be a mutation of the Pinot Noir grape, Pinot Gris traces its origins...

Located in Michigan’s Fruit Belt, Traverse City holds the title of the Cherry Capital of the World! It sits in an area known for its diverse fruit production and earned a reputation for producing high-quality cherries. Traverse City has the natural advantages of an ideal climate and soil for growing cherries in the northern part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Farmers began planting cherry trees in the mid-19th century. And it quickly became one of the primary crops grown. The cherry orchards in Traverse City produce millions of pounds of cherries annually. And are shipped across the U.S. and exported to...

Summer in Leelanau Peninsula is glorious – clear waters to swim in, green woods to explore, and sunshiny days. And there are so many wonderful places to see and adventures to go on when you visit the area.  To help you put together the ultimate Leelanau Peninsula adventure itinerary, we’ve put together a list of things to do here during the summer. So get ready for your next summer trip! Explore nature Leelanau Peninsula is home to the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.  35 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline coupled with forests, inland lakes, sandy beaches, and dunes –...

Many don’t think of wine and the Irish as having much connection. But for over 300 years, the two have grown a deep relationship. And Crieghton and I honor and celebrate that connection at Rove Estate. In the 17th century, thousands of Irish fled Ireland – this exodus became known as the “flight of the wild geese.” Over 20,000 Irish left Ireland, eventually spreading to all parts of the world.  But where does wine come in? Some of these Irish families moved to the Bordeaux region of France and started vineyards. Soon Ireland became one of the biggest importers of...