Stoney Acres Winery Adds A New Dimenson To The Sunrise Side

A boutique winery in Alpena, Michigan is adding a new dimension to Michigan's Sunrise Side. The first winery in the region, Stoney Acres Winery, is a small family operation that specializes in fruit wines from locally grown raspberries, pears, apples, cherries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. Most varieties of wines are offered in dry, semi-dry and semi-sweet versions. Over 30 varieties are now offered including red wines from Merlot grapes and white wines from Reisling grapes imported from outside the region.

 Stoney Acres offers a tasting room and direct sales at the winery. A few local outlets also feature the wines, but distribution is currently limited by supply.

Thunder Bay Resort in nearby Hillman offers perhaps the most unique way to experience the new wines. A wine tasting is being incorporated into the Resort's Signature Event, The Elk Viewing, Carriage/Sleigh Ride, Gourmet Dinners. This event, entering its 13th year, has always featured a choice of several wines as part of culinary artist Jan Matthias's dinners. However, Jan likes to feature local products in her cooking such as Michigan cherries, pears and apples and locally grown raspberries. They also feature Michigan Cherry Coffee.