Lake Effect Winery began making their unique wines in September of 2007. Lake Effect Winery doesn’t produce your ordinary fruit wines – we produce extraordinary fruit wines. Our wines introduce full fruit flavors without the intense sweetness often found in fruit juices, and many fruit wines. As a result,our wines tend to be drier than people usually expect in a fruit wine. But, that’s what makes Lake Effect wines have such a unique and satisfying taste.
including equipment sterilization. However, sulfites are naturally produced in the fermentation process. Yeast produces sulfites in the form of H2S (Hydrogen Sulfite). While most of the sulfites are vented in the process, some remain suspended in the wine. So, sit back, relax and enjoy a glass of unique fruit wine. |
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| A message from the winemaker: Donald Stolarz After making wines in my home for about 15 years, I decided to mix a little business with pleasure. I love the social and health aspects that flourish from a great glass of wine, but I also believe that a winery lends itself to a great family business. So, after much consideration, I opted to turn my passion into a reality and share my wines with others. And I couldn’t be happier with the end result – an up-and-coming winery that produces quality wines from premium Michigan fruits and berries. There are thousands of wineries worldwide that make fantastic grape wines and blends. But, I believe there’s a market for full-bodied wines made from other fruits, including pear, apple, elderberry and aronia. Lake Effect Winery is located on Michigan’s west coast in Fruitport Township. The new winemaking facility is housed in a former industrial building that has undergone a total renovation. We hope to see you soon. Sincerely, Donald Stolarz, winemaker and owner |
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