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The Great Cheese Escape-Aurora Cellars X The Cheese Lady

Cost: 45

Take a delicious escape with us this summer.

Some things are simply better together—like exceptional Michigan wine and artisan cheese.

Join us for The Great Cheese Escape, a special collaboration featuring Aurora Cellars from Michigan's beautiful Leelanau Peninsula and The Cheese Lady of Fenton. Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon discovering five thoughtfully curated wine and cheese pairings, each designed to highlight the unique flavors and textures that make great pairings unforgettable.

Aurora Cellars co-owner Sam Simpson and the team from The Cheese Lady will guide you through each pairing, sharing the stories behind the wines, pairing tips you can recreate at home, and what makes Michigan wine so special.

Your experience includes:

• Five Aurora Cellars wines
• Five artisan cheeses from The Cheese Lady of Fenton
• Specialty accompaniments selected to complement each pairing
• A guided tasting with Aurora Cellars co-owner Sam Simpson

Featured Pairings

• Brut Rosé with Délice de Bourgogne Triple Cream Brie, pear jam
• 2023 Dry Riesling with Frans Hals Goat Gouda, balsamic orange pecans
• 2024 Pinot Noir Rosé with P'tit Basque Sheep's Milk Cheese, Jamón Serrano
• 2021 Pinot Noir with Prima Donna Gouda, salami
• 2022 Blaufränkisch with Grand Noir Blue Cheese, chocolate-covered espresso bean

Sunday, August 16

12:00–2:00 PM

Michigan by the Bottle – Lake Orion

$45 per person (tax & gratuity included)

Cheeses will be available for purchase after the event.

Whether you're a devoted cheese lover, a Michigan wine enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique way to spend a summer afternoon, this is an experience you won't want to miss.

Grab a friend, make it a date, and join us for one of the most delicious events of the season!

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