If Vines Could Talk

We believe Michigan makes great wine. It is an up-and-coming region, already producing world-class award-winning wines. Our mission is to help the world learn about and to enhance the prestige of Michigan wine.

If Vines Could Talk is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 162 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts If Vines Could Talk, a arts show with 162 episodes published.

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  If Vines Could Talk

  Episode 164: Lori Herron – Social Vines

  Oct 1, 20261h 9m

  In this episode, we begin with Brad Deacon, who explains PA232 and the role of the Michigan Craft Beverage Council. He shares how producers can explore grant opportunities and connect with director Jenelle Jagmin at jagminj@michigan.gov. Then we sit down with Lori Herron of Social Vines. Lori and her husband purchased their seventy acre property in 2015 and transformed a historic red barn into the heart of their boutique vineyard and winery. After seven years of township challenges, Lori continues to build a woman owned business that brings new energy and commerce into the area. She farms cold hardy hybrids, sources Riesling from Joe Herman, partners with Modales for custom crush, and focuses on creating a welcoming space for dogs, children, and anyone who wants to enjoy Michigan wine. Visit socialvines.com and follow Social Vines on Instagram at @socialvinesdexter, Facebook at Social Vines, and TikTok at Social Vines Vineyard & Winery. © Steve Salisbury. Produced by Steve Salisbury. All rights reserved.

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  If Vines Could Talk

  Episode 163: Chef Jean Joho on Michigan Wine

  Sep 17, 202644 min

  Chef Jean Joho joins me for a conversation that spans his early life in Alsace, his classical training, his rise in Chicago, and his long relationship with wine. We talk about Everest, the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, his connection to Michigan wine, and the progress he has seen in our region. © Steve Salisbury. Produced by Steve Salisbury. All rights reserved.

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  If Vines Could Talk

  Episode 162: Sam Smiertka – Blue Dot

  Sep 3, 20261h 1m

  Steve first shares a short collage of voices from a successful Michigan wine dinner at Wildfire in Chicago. Then in this episode, Steve talks with Sam Smiertka of Blue Dot Farm and Vineyard in Charlevoix. Sam studied graphic design and history at James Madison University, worked in a corporate role in Atlanta, and discovered a strong interest in wine after trying a bottle from Georgia. She returned to Maryland, spent four years at Crow Vineyard and Winery, and completed WSET level 3. An internship at Alexana Estate in Oregon shaped her next chapter. She later joined Blue Dot, owned by Paul and Jenny, where she works with established vineyards, new plantings, and fruit trees for cider. The site near Lake Charlevoix supports a wide range of varieties and faces challenges from wildlife and frost. Sam brings steady focus to the work and continues to shape Blue Dot’s future. bludotwine.com Facebook: Blu Dot Farm and Vineyard Instagram: #bludotfarmandvineyard © Steve Salisbury. Produced by Steve Salisbury. All rights reserved.

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  If Vines Could Talk

  Episode 161: Emmy Sue Neighbors - Building Forsu

  Aug 20, 20261h 21m

  Emmy Sue Neighbors joins the podcast to share the story behind Forsu, her Michigan‑born project shaped by organics, community, and personal meaning. She began her wine journey in Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara in 2018, learning every role across five to six years in fully organic and biodynamic settings. She and Blair returned to Michigan in 2023, moved to Northport in 2024, and purchased fourteen acres of a former buffalo farm where they planted their first vines. They also took on a neighboring orchard with apples, cherries, apricots, and two acres of grapes, farming both properties themselves with no hired help. Emmy Sue is also the head winemaker at Boathouse where among other things, she is completing the paperwork to pursue organic certification with a target of 2028. Her philosophy is simple: wine is community. Learn more at forsuwine.com and boathousevineyards.com. Their Instagram accounts are @forsuwineandcider for Forsu and @boathousevineyards for Boathouse. © Steve Salisbury. Produced by Steve Salisbury. All rights reserved.

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  If Vines Could Talk

  Episode 160: Mimmo Musumeci – Ca’ Musu

  Aug 6, 202654 min

  In this episode, I sit down with Mimmo Musumeci of Ca’ Musu, a vineyard‑driven project in Hart, Michigan. Mimmo and Elise run a small, focused winery built on disciplined farming, cool climate varieties, and a restrained cellar approach that keeps the character of their site clear. We recorded in their barn with birds all around and enjoyed Sabbia, a blend of LaCrescent, Riesling, Traminette, and Niagara. Learn more at camusu.com and winepirati.com, or on Instagram @ca.musu and @winepirati. © Steve Salisbury. Produced by Steve Salisbury. All rights reserved.

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