Tag Archives: Charlie Edson

Coach Long-Hair: Brian Hosmer and The Open Door Policy

Posted on May 17, 2015 by intoxreport

Sometimes I think of Michigan winemakers as my children, even those who are old enough to be my parents. That’s because I began writing about Michigan wine when most of the current crop of concerns were barely gleams in some … Continue reading →

Posted in Michigan | Tagged Bel Lago, Brian Hosmer, Charlie Edson, Chateau Chantal, Cristin Hosmer, G. Stanley Howell, Hawthorne Vineyards | 3 Comments

Amy Iezzoni: National Cherry Queen, Entire 21st Century

Posted on November 2, 2014 by intoxreport

Each year in June, the Board of Governors of the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City picks a National Cherry Queen based on intelligence, poise and speaking ability. And each year since the ‘80s, they get it wrong. That’s because … Continue reading →

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Charlie Edson Rings My Bel

Posted on October 29, 2014 by intoxreport

Among Leelanau’s most unique boutiques, Bel Lago is positioned right out of the chute. For one thing, it is not in the mainstream ‘loop’ of money-shot, photo-op, rich man’s wineries up and down the coast. For another, it doesn’t even … Continue reading →