Chardonnay Analytical Data Alcohol: 13% ph Level: 3.24 Residual Sugar:.2 Acidity: 8.4

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1 Chardonnay 2012 If Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of red grapes, Chardonnay is the queen of whites. This Renowned Chardonnay is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes hand harvested from the State of Michigan. A wonderful Chardonnay showing an intense stone fruit nose with exceptional tropical fruit flavors. Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay Harvest Time: Late September First vintage of this wine: 2005 Number of bottles produced: 3000 Temperature: Alcohol: 13% ph Level: 3.24 Residual Sugar:.2 Acidity: Indy International Silver Medal 2011 Finger Lakes Wine Competition Silver Medal 2011 Michigan Wine & Spirits Silver Medal 2009 Michigan Wine & Spirits Silver Medal

2 Late Harvest Riesling 2012 Riesling is an aromatic white grape variety known for its high acidity and flowery aromas that tend to thrive in cooler wine growing regions. It is the main wine grape of Germany but has significant plantings throughout the new and old world wine regions. Riesling is used to make a wide range of wines from dry to mildly sweet to sweet and is sometimes used in sparkling wines. This sweet and fruity wine is made in a true Germanic Fashion. A long slow fermentation promotes superb floral aromas. 100% hand harvested Michigan Riesling makes up this Gold Medal winning wine. Wonderful aromas and flavors of tangerines and limes, with wonderfully balanced sweetness. Varietal Composition: 100% Riesling Harvest Time: Late October First vintage of this wine: 2005 Number of bottles produced: 8000 Temperature: Alcohol: 10% ph Level: 3.33 Residual Sugar: 3.9 Acidity: Michigan Wine & Spirits Gold Medal 2013 Indy International Silver Medal 2013 Straits Area Wine Competition Double Gold Best of Show Previous Vintage 2012 International Eastern Wine Competition Gold Medal 2010 Michigan Wine & Spirits Silver Medal 2009 Michigan Wine & Spirits Silver Medal 2007 Indy International Bronze Medal

3 White Ibis N.V. Vidal Blanc is a French-American hybrid grape variety. It is quite toughskinned and disease resistant. Winter hardy but requires a long growing season. Vidal Blanc is a popular grape here in New England as well as upstate New York and Ontario. Vignoles or Ravat 51 is a French- American hybrid grape. It is somewhat winter hardy and has some similarities to Riesling. Crisp, light and fruity with a refreshing finish, this wine is blended to perfection. Aromas of ripe apples and sweet pears with a soft luxurious finish. Varietal Composition: 48% Vidal Blanc, 50% Vignoles, 2% Riesling Harvest Time: Mid September Late October First vintage of this wine: 2004 Number of bottles produced: 8000 Temperature: Alcohol: 10% ph Level: 3.36 Residual Sugar: 4.8 Acidity: Indy International Silver Medal 2009 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition Silver Medal

4 Cabernet Merlot % Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot. The perfect blend of Michigan Red Wine grapes. One of the best vintages of red wine that Mackinaw Trail has ever come out with. This wine will truly surprise you. A sophisticated Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. Dark sweet cherry on the nose, with vanilla and dark chocolate flavors. Serve with Italian Sausage or Beef. Varietal Composition: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot Harvest Time: Late October First vintage of this wine: 2009 Number of bottles produced: 4200 Temperature: Maceration Technique: Pump over, Aeration, Punch down Malolactic Fermentaion: Yes Aging Aging Container: Oak Barrels Size of aging container: 228 Liters Age of Containers: 30% New Oak, 40% 2 nd year oak, 30% 3 rd year oak Cooperage: 20% French, 50% Hungarian, 30% American Length of Aging: months Alcohol: 13.6 ph Level: 3.54 Residual Sugar: 0 Acidity: Indy International Silver Medal 2013 Great Lakes Great Wine Competition Gold Medal 2013 Straits Area Wine Competition Gold

5 Big Red N.V. Chambourcin is a French-American interspecific hybrid grape variety used for making wine. The grape produces a deep-colored wine with a full aromatic flavor, and no unpleasant hybrid flavors. A Fruity, full bodied wine with soft tannins. Served well with just about everything. Your everyday table wine. Varietal Composition: 75% Chambourcin, 9% Chancellor Noir, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot Harvest Time: Late October First vintage of this wine: 2004 Number of bottles produced: 7500 Temperature: Maceration Technique: Pump over, Aeration, Punch down Malolactic Fermentaion: Yes Aging Aging Container: Stainless Steel Tanks with oak stave liner Size of aging container: 60 Hectoliters Cooperage: 100% French Length of Aging: 8-10 Months on Oak, 2-4 months off oak Alcohol: 12.2 ph Level: 3.45 Residual Sugar:.5 Acidity: Straits Area Wine Competition Double Gold Best in Class 2013 Indy International Gold Medal 2013 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition Bronze Medal 2012 Finger Lakes Competition Gold Medal 2012 International Eastern Competition Bronze Medal 2011 Indy International Gold Medal 2011 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition Gold Medal 2009 Indy International Bronze Medal

6 Pinot Gris 2012 Pinot Grigio is a white wine grape that most often yields a soft, low acidic wine that may be slightly aromatic. Pinot Grigio is the Italian synonym for the grape also commonly known as Pinot Gris, a noble variety that has origins in Alsace, France. In America, the synonyms, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris, are both fairly prevalent. Pinot is old French for pine and is possibly a reference to the cluster s somewhat pinecone-like shape. Gris means grey in French, and refers to the fruit s sometime blue-grey color, though the fruit as well as the wine it makes can vary in color. This Pinot Gris is made from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes hand harvested in the state of Michigan. Complex aromas of lime, lemons, and ripe melons. Dry with distinct mineral citrus on the palate. Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Grigio Harvest Time: Mid September First vintage of this wine: 2006 Number of bottles produced: 3000 Temperature: Alcohol: 11% ph Level: 3.41 Residual Sugar:.4 Acidity: Indy International Bronze Medal 2009 Michigan Wine & Spirits Competition Silver Medal 2008 Indy International Bronze Medal