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Lake District Wine Co. is your neighborhood wine shop offering everything from th

04/05/2025

We have the best wine club members! Thank you for making our week, Terry and Steve! 🫶🏻

04/03/2025

The new tariff on many imported wines is a new challenge for the wine industry, especially since Lake District Wine prioritizes diversity, discovery, and small-scale producers across the globe. While a lot is still unknown, rest assured, it won’t shift our commitment to bringing you bottles that excite, surprise, and tell the stories of their regions.

For those who haven’t followed, the recently imposed tariff significantly raises the cost of many imported wines, particularly from key regions in Europe and South Africa. And it’s not just the importers and distributors feeling the gut punch—it’s the small, family-run wineries we love, farming with integrity, preserving tradition, and fighting for a place dominated by large-scale producers.

So, what’s our plan?

Transparency. You know us; we are transparent and will continue to be that way. Prices may shift, but we’re working closely with our importers and distributors to minimize the impact as much as possible. We believe in keeping great wine accessible and will do everything possible to make that happen.

Adaptability. This is an opportunity to dig deeper into lesser-known regions that aren’t as affected by tariffs. We’re talking about hidden gems from the US, our incredibly delicious local wines, South America, and overlooked pockets of the Old World that offer incredible quality and value. It’s a chance for all of us to explore something new and unexpected.

Advocacy. These tariffs don’t just hit wine lovers—they ripple through the entire industry, impacting small businesses like ours, as well as the farmers and artisans who rely on a fair and open market. We’re staying on top of the changes, working closely with our industry partners, and supporting efforts to push for trade policies that make sense for everyone.

Our goal remains the same. We’re still here to bring you wines that matter, wines with a sense of place, a connection to their makers, and a story to share. As always, we’re grateful for this incredible community that shares our passion.

We are trying to stay positive and are looking forward to sharing a glass with you soon.

04/02/2025

TOMORROW!
Kermit Lynch Wine Importer Happy Hour V2

Join us for our second happy hour featuring the iconic wines of Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant—a name that’s been synonymous with quality, authenticity, and old-world charm for decades. We’ll be pouring a selection of their classic French wines, perfect for sipping and discovering what makes them so special.

📅 Thursday, April 3rd from 4-6 PM
📍 Lake District Wine Co

No reservations needed—just stop by, grab a glass, and enjoy.

03/29/2025

Happy Saturday! Yeah the weather outside is disgusting…you can either whine about it or wine about it…

Come see me, I’m pouring complimentary tastings alllll day!

03/25/2025

Had an absolutely incredible tasting yesterday with Robert and Ryan from Brengman Brothers! From natty wines to traditional methods, and from stainless steel to concrete and foudre, they covered it all. Single varietals and stunning blends that rival their European counterparts—every wine had a beautiful, expressive mouthfeel thanks to native fermentation. I’m kicking myself for waiting so long to taste through their wines again. These gems are too good to miss! Keep an eye out for more Brengman wines at Lake District Wine Shop coming soon!

03/22/2025

Freisa is Nebbiolo’s wilder, more rustic cousin—think of it as the rebel of Piedmont. This ancient grape, found in Chieri, Monferrato, and Langhe, might even be Nebbiolo’s parent, which explains their shared love of high tannins, bright acidity, and serious aging potential. Once the darling of noble vineyards (even Hemingway gave it a shoutout), Freisa fell out of fashion but has made a well-deserved comeback, thanks to passionate producers reviving its legacy.

Made in styles from dry to sweet, still to sparkling, Freisa is a flavor bomb of juicy red berries, earthy spice, and a hint of that classic Piedmont grip. It’s bold, food-friendly, and plays well with everything from rich, meaty agnolotti to spicy chana masala. With producers like Vietti, Vajra, and Mascarello championing it, Freisa is back—and ready to steal the spotlight.

We have several bottles in stock, stop on in for one, you’ll be happy you did!

03/19/2025

It’s Wine of the Month Pick-Up Day! March’s feature is a high alpine French white from Savoie, France. This Apremont showcases vibrant fruit notes balanced by a finely chiseled minerality. On the palate, it is round and expressive, with bright lemon and subtle minty freshness leading into a delicate, lingering finish. The cheese pairing from The Cheese Lady Traverse City is an Extra Aged Prima Donna - incredible!

To celebrate Women in Wine, we’ve chosen a wine from one of our very favorite importers, MaryTaylorWine. Mary Taylor Wines emphasize the concept of “terroir,” where each wine reflects the unique character of its land and traditions, rather than simply focusing on grape varieties. Mary’s passion for European wines began in the 1990s and has since led her to work closely with artisan growers in Burgundy, shaping her belief that wine should reflect place, not just be a luxury item.

Mary created her brand to bring authentic, terroir-driven wines to the American market, representing regions like Bordeaux, Nîmes, and Valençay. Through partnerships with independent growers, Mary Taylor Wines offers wines of genuine quality at accessible prices, bringing the essence of each region to life in every bottle.

Today, we’ll be pouring some French favorites during Happy Day, and we’re thrilled to welcome Italian winemaker Igor Puscasu, who will be at the shop from 3-5 pm pouring wines from the Langhe region. Feel free to stop by anytime!

03/16/2025

Join us for this awesome event benefitting Generations Ahead!

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03/13/2025

Irish Flag Happy Hour TODAY from 5-7 pm! Join us and taste complimentary tastings of organic “GREEN” Domaine Ozil wines. Bonus points if you’re wearing green!

03/10/2025

GREEN, White & Orange Irish Flag Happy Hour
TH, March 13th, 5-7 PM

Join us to taste certified GREEN organic wines for a pre-St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour! Young brothers, Jean Daniel and Thomas Ozil from Domaine Ozil make raw wines with no added sulfites with extremely clean winemaking practices and flavor profiles. Stop by for a FREE tasting if you are wearing GREEN of three of our favorites from this producer- Rochette Grenache Blanc, Bois Blanc Orange wine, and Barry Grenache/Syrah red blend.

This event is casual and complimentary, stop on in anytime between 5-7pm.

03/08/2025

Please join us in wishing the happiest birthday to our best friend and biz partner, Alaina! It’s very appropriate to celebrate her on International Women’s Day. Our Wonder Woman has accomplished more feats this past year than most humans do in a lifetime. She gave birth to her third child and earned her WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines, just to name a couple…

We love you, llama duck!

03/07/2025

If you missed last night’s awesome event with Dunham Cellars and The Burrow, you’re in luck because we are pouring it today for complimentary tastings! Stop on in anytime and taste these incredible Washington wines.

03/04/2025

Wine Feature:

Blai Ferré, ‘Ona’ Priorat

Winemaker Blai Ferré himself fell in love with winemaking while a teenager working the ﬁelds with Álvaro Palacios, one of the leading winemakers not only in Priorat, but all the world. He then purchased two small lots of his own, about 12 acres worth of land from which he produces a scant 5,000 bottles of Ona per year.

Cultivation is organic and the harvest is hand-picked and hand-sorted. The wine is aged in stainless steel vats for nine months, giving the wine a remarkable freshness. Blai likes being self-sufﬁcient and doing everything himself and most of his time is spent working with his father-in-law at Celler Cecilio, the oldest winery in Priorat.

The name Ona has a family history! VinoVi&Co Importer, Núria, named her daughter Ona, which in Catalan means sea wave. Once she and Blai decided to collaborate on a wine, they put Ona to work to ‘design’ the label.

02/26/2025

Join us for Dunham Cellars & Mushroom Risotto from The Burrow TC Tasting Event!
Thursday, March 6th at 5:30 PM
$35 pp

Tickets available here: https://lake-district-wine-co.square.site/

The winery makes its home in a rustic, remodeled World War II era airplane hangar in Walla Walla, Washington, and will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025. The family-owned winery strives for excellence from vineyard to bottle, and sources fruit from several renowned estate vineyards in prime locations around the Walla Walla and Columbia Valley appellations. Dunham wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Trutina (Bordeaux-style blend), Three Legged Red (red table wine), Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay.

With a strong heritage and a brand well-known throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, we are committed to producing premium wines through gentle treatment in all phases of the winemaking process. Our goal is to bring something to the bottle that we enjoy and are proud to label with the name Dunham.

Stephen White as its National Sales Director. White comes to Dunham Cellars with over 15 years of experience in wholesale wine sales and nearly forty years in the hospitality industry.

02/12/2025

LDW WINE DINNER
AT MISSION TABLE RESTAURANT
SAT., FEB 15, 6:30 PM
$100/PERSON + TAX & TIP

We are SOOO EXCITED for our upcoming Wine Dinner this Saturday at Mission Table! Chef Paul has crafted an incredible menu inspired by flavors from around the world—perfect for warming up your winter in the stunning, historic setting of Old Mission Peninsula’s Mission Table Restaurant.

Coming up for President’s Day Weekend? Join us!
Celebrating your Valentine or Galentine? Join us!
Wine Club Member social? Join us!
Just love amazing food and wine? You get the picture—JOIN US!

Check out the menu—we’re already drooling. Each course is paired with wines from around the globe, hand-selected to highlight Chef Paul’s delicious creations. Wine Club Members, your discount will apply!

With limited seating in this intimate dining room, we recommend snagging your spot ASAP. We’d LOVE to sip, savor, and celebrate with all of you!

RSVP here: https://lake-district-wine-co.square.site/

02/07/2025

Yessss! Can NOT wait for this. Next Saturday! RSVP here: https://lake-district-wine-co.square.site/

02/06/2025

Valentine Swoon for Macarons & Fancy French Wines
Happy Hour
Friday, Feb 14th at 5:30 PM
Casual & Complimentary

Stop by anytime between 5–7 PM and sip on some fancy wines before your Valentine’s Day plans. We’re setting the mood with French selections from renowned importer Kysela and delicious macarons from TC’s own Sweet Tartlette Bakery.

Bring your Valentine, your Galentine, or just yourself—we’ll have you swooning with every sip!

Special guest Jim Francisco will be here to educate us on some of the finest selections from the Importer he represents, Kysela. Jim is a member (27 years) and Vinotecaire of the Cleveland Chapter of Commanderie de Bordeaux and Court of Master Sommeliers and is a Certified Sommelier (11 years).

02/05/2025

Another incredible evening at Modern Bird for their wine dinner, this time with Left Foot Charley Winery! Two weeks in a row—last week for Bos Wine—and I’m already looking forward to the next one!

Join us for our next wine dinner at Mission Table next Saturday, Feb 15th. This one features wines from around the world paired with Chef Paul’s scrumptious creations. LDW Wine Club Members will get their wine club discount. RSVP here: https://lake-district-wine-co.square.site/

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539 E. Eighth Street
Traverse City, MI
49686

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12314218572

Website

http://www.lakedistrictwine.com/

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May is Michigan Wine Month! We’re celebrating by featuring Michigan wine for complimentary tasting every Saturday AND Sunday in May. Stop in and enjoy new releases and winemaker favorites from Stranger Wine Co and Modales Wines, Peninsula Cellars and Big Little Winesc Shady Lane Cellars and Bos Winec Boathouse Vineyards, Left Foot Charley Winery, and more!

South African Lubanzi Complimentary Happy Hour

We are so excited to host Lara Farbinger from South Africa’s Lubanzi Wines for happy hour tomorrow (April 24th)! This event is casual and complimentary, come anytime between 5-7 pm that works for you and please bring your friends! There is no need to RSVP or ‘get tickets’ for this event – just stop on by! Lara’s Bio: A New Yorker that came to South Africa looking for adventure and a harvest. After falling in love with the people, wine and places of ZA, she never looked back. Eight years later and after studying with the WSET and Cape Wine Academy, she landed a job with Lubanzi Wine running their US Sales & Marketing. You’ll usually find her hiking Table Mountain, seeking out the best kept secrets of Cape Town, or slinging wine for Lubanzi. Born into a family of chefs, bakers, and artisans, her keen eye for all things delicious and of quality, runs deep.

For the love of Cork Dorks!

Our Cork Dork Tasting Group is a complimentary wine club perk that takes place once a month and is always catered by the amazing Cheese Lady. It’s a blast! Interested in learning more or joining the next one? Head to the Wine Club link in our bio! CHEERS!

Join our Wine of the Month Subscription!

Yeehaw 🐴 Dr. K$ is writing a prescription for you today… 🩺 It’s time for you to join our monthly subscription without delay. 🍷 February’s subscription is juicy and Mediterranean in style. 🌊 Grown in South Australia, this cepage will go the extra mile. 🏃🏼‍♀️ ‘Tintito’ or ‘Little Red’ is his name, ♥️ Fresh/savory/seaspray is his game. 💦 Organic farming, native yeasts, whole cluster pressing, 🌱 Steel, French Demi Muid, barriques, deez boyz ain’t messing. 🤯 The Somos brothers slayed their mission to make a textural bright red. 💪🏼 Grenache, Pinot Meunier, Nero d’Avola, Trincadeira… take me to bed! 🛏️ Join da club- free Happy Day tasting next Wednesday, ya heard?! 😁 $30/month for unique wines from your homies, the deal is absurd! 💸 https://www.lakedistrictwine.com/wine-of-the-month-subscription/ (https://www.lakedistrictwine.com/wine-of-the-month-subscription/)

Skrlet is baaaaack!

Let’s celebrate! Let’s make a toast! Honor 2023 and welcome 2024! We have alllll the bubbly your taste buds desire; no matter your budget or style preference, we have something for you. Grower Champagne, Reserve Cava, Franciacorta, Lambrusco, Brut Nature, Moscato, Prosecco, Cremant, Traditional Method from England, South Africa, Spain, Trentodoc, Alsace, Bourgogne, California, Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula, magnums, splits…you want it, we have it! Ring in 2024 with a glass of delicious bubbly in hand, stop by today or tomorrow and enjoy complimentary wine tasting! CHEERS!