Friday Favorites

This past October, Big V and I spent a wonderful weekend in Northern Michigan on a wine tour weekend.  We had a great time, and found what is now one of our most favorite places and wines.  After a very unpleasant bus tour (which firmly sealed the fact that we will NEVER participate in another bus tour!) we went exploring on our own and happened upon an incredible winery. 

Circa Estate Winery, oh how I love thee!  Set atop a hill surrounded by vineyards, sits a beautiful stone house.  When you enter this seemingly simple house you are transported to an exquisite wine experience.  Soft music, warm fires, beautiful art and dark wood provide an unspoken invitation to sit down, get comfortable, and have a taste.  We spent a lovely evening with David and Margaret Bell, learning about their vineyard and experiencing their passion.  We are hooked, I found my red wine soul mate, Requisite. 

Please, take a moment to check out their website, then pick up a bottle.  It is such a wonderful thing to see and experience people living their passion.  I would love to invite you all over for a glass, but that would require me to share my stash!  For my local friends, you can find Circa Requisite, as well as their other wonderful wines, at Sylvan Lake Wines, Meadows Fine Wine & Liquor in Farmington Hills, Cloverleaf Wines in Roayl Oak, Simple Wine in Northville, Merchant's Fine Wine in Dearborn, Champagnes Wine Cellar in Warren, Red Wagon Wine Shoppe in Troy, and Colasanti's in Highland.  All of their wines are really wonderful, but you see there is a love story here...
 

Me & Requisite...true love forever.