Vintners Reserve Whites
"People are like wine...some turn to vinegar,
but the best improve with age."
                   ~Pope John XXIII
A MICRO-WINERY SERVING SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN AND NORTHWEST INDIANA
Front Street Winery
Glossary
We try to keep the following wines in stock at the winery at all times.
Many are available for tasting and we are working on making the rest
available for tasting as well.  However, don't over look the Special  
Order wines.  We can usually have these wines at the winery in one or
two weeks.

CALIFORNIA TRINITY WHITE  New to our line up and one of our
high quality, World Vineyard wines, this is a unique blend of Colombard,
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. A crisp and refreshing medium-bodied
wine.

CHAMBLAISE  A dry white wine best enjoyed while still young. Very
reminiscent of a Chablis.  Try it along or with grilled chicken.

CHARDONNAY  A very lightly oaked wine with a touch of acidity to
refresh.  Smooth with a hint of apple. Pairs well with roasted turkey.

LIEBFRAUMILCH STYLE  Don't like dry wines?  Well try this easy
drinking medium-dry wine.  Its sweet, ripe fruit makes it a favorite,
especially with slightly spicy foods.

ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO Another of our World Vineyard wines,     
this one has the notes of flowers and the taste of fruit making it a
summertime pleaser.  Zippy and refreshing, this medium-light, dry    
white wine should join you on your next picnic.

PIESPORTER An off-dry classic, this medium bodied wine has  
enough acidity to be refreshing and enough fruit aromas to be
interesting.  Let this wine add a little excitement to your next chicken     
or seafood dish.

RIESLING One of the most versatile grapes, this easy drinking dry
white can be customized for those that like their whites off-dry.      
Perfect for sipping and serving to a crowd.  Try it at your next party.

 Don't forget to check the list of wines in the right side bar.  
We will order them in for you at no charge.  They usually
arrive in one or two weeks.  We can also customize the  
taste of your wine.  Some customers prefer wines that are   
a little sweeter, or has more or less oak, or perhaps you
would like to try blending different wines.  Let us know    
and we can work together towards creating your perfect
wine.
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SPECIAL
ORDER

Australian
Chardonnay

Australian   
Riverland Reserve

Bordailles Blanc

Bourgeron Blanc

Gewurztraminer

Mezza Lunna
White

Pinot Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

Viognier
Body
Refers to how light or heavy a
wine feels in the mouth. Full
body wines are often
accompanied by complex and
lasting flavors. Light  body
wines are thin or watery, but  
not necessarily inferior wines.
Body simply refers to a wines
overall nature.

Tannin
Structural components in wine
that effects color and, ageing
potential. Can cause  a drying
sensation in the mouth, similar
to that of a green banana.
Tannins are associated with
red wines and are created
when the yeast interacts with
the grape skins. Overly tannic  
wine will mellow with age.

Complex
Refers to wine having many
different flavors and facets.

Finish
Refers to how long the flavors
of a wine lasts in the mouth
after drinking.

Dry
Refers to wine in which all of
the available sugar has been
fermented into alcohol. Off-dry
refers to a wine that has a hint
of sweetness.

Crisp
A wine that is high in acidity
while  still maintaining
balanced flavors.  These wines
are usually quite refreshing on
the palate.

Balanced
A balanced wine is one in
which no one flavor stands out
too much.

Oak
Wine can have oak add during
fermentation or it can be aged
in oak.  Oak being used can
be American, French,
Hungarian, toasted or
un-toasted.  Most red and
some white wines come into
contact with oak. This contact
will develop flavors of spice,
vanilla and wood in the wine
as well as tannins.