Jason Johnson is brand new to the Lake Michigan Shore and comes to us from California’s Napa Valley. Last winter Zach and Lindsay Filkins purchased Karma Vista Vineyards from Joe and Sue Herman, and one of their first hires was Jason. He brings a wealth of experience and we are all excited to see what he does with the new venture. You can reach Filkins Vineyards at their website, filkinsvineyards.com or by email, info@filkinsvineyards.com. If you have a question for Jason, feel free to reach him directly at jason@filkinsvineyards.com.

Sherry Seston is back with us today for another winery immersion. Joining Jayme and me, Sherry will guide us through a tasting of four exquisite wines from her Veritas Estate winery in South Haven, Michigan. The four wines are, Wren White Blend 2023, Chardonnay 2023, Beach Day Rose’ 2023, Blaufränkisch 2023. Go back to episode 61 to hear Sherry’s Chardonnay featured in a blind tasting we performed, including one from Chablis and one from Argentina. mivintageinn.com

Mike De Schaaf is my guest today. Mike is not only a seasoned vineyard consultant but also the farm manager at the MSU Extension Center in Benton Harbor. We dive into his journey in the Lake Michigan Shore wine industry and explore the vinifera varieties that thrive in this region. Plus, Mike has a story about my mom that you won’t want to miss.