Hickory Creek Winery

Harvest Dinner with Marion Street Cheese Market

Chef Leonard Hollander (R) had so much fun making the food for the June Hickory Creek dinner at Marion Street Cheese Market – he said he wanted to cook for our friends at the winery itself. Mike deSchaaf’s (L) response: “BYOF Chef! Bring your own fork….” For those with a sense of fun and adventure this will be a day unlike any other – watching Chef Leonard prepare our meal out in the open “kombat kitchen,” a chance to pound out and top our own flatbread to go into our wood fired brick oven, eating fresh caught fish from the lake and vegetables pulled out of the garden that morning. Making our own fresh ice cream with fruit harvested on the spot for dessert. This will be “camp cooking” but in the best possible way. And of course there will be wonderful Hickory Creek wines to accompany every course. You’ll also enjoy open discussion about pairings, having fun with what works beautifully and why, and what might not; a learning experience for all. You’ll be able to visit the vineyards, check out the cellar and the tasting room, relax under the big trees and schmooze with your old and new friends.”

When: Saturday October 1, 2011

Where: Hickory Creek Winery

For the menu and the rest of the details please click here.

Marion Street Cheese Market Winemaker Dinner

Come on out to Marion Street Cheese Market in Oak Park, Chicago to enjoy a great dinner. Executive Chef Leonard Hollander will be preparing a five course meal, each course specifically paired with a different Hickory Creek wine. Our winemaker, Mike de Schaaf, will be on hand to talk about wine growing and wine making.

When: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 6:30

Where: Marion Street Cheese Market, Oak Park, Chicago

For the menu and the rest of the details please click here.

Michigan Wine Showcase

Come out to the Michigan Wine Showcase on April 11.

Master Sommeliers Claudia Tyagi and Madeline Triffon team up to present a comprehensive selection of award-winning wines from Michigan, and culinary creations from Chef Tim Budzinski, of Northen Lakes Seafood Company.

The event will be at the Radisson in Bloomfield Hills. Our winemaker, Mike de Schaaf, will be on hand to enjoy the evening and discuss all things wine related.

Click here for event details.

Friday Night Flight

Come on out and chase away the winter chill with Hickory Creek.

Beginning in February we will be hosting a series of vertical wine tastings allowing you to explore all of the vintages of a particular variety that we have available.  The vertical flight tastings will include previously bottled vintages (some of which are no longer available for purchase) along with tank/barrel samplings of wines not yet bottled.  Appetizers will be served with the wine.

On March 25th, the second in the series, we will be offering two flights: Cab Sauvignon which will include the 07, 08 (barrel sample), & 09 (barrel sample) vintages, Cab Franc which will include the 07, 08 (barrel sample), & 09 (barrel sample) vintages. Our wine maker, Michael de Schaaf will be on hand to discuss the flavor profiles of the various vintages and to answer any questions you may have. 

Date: Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 6pm

Cost: $50/person

For Reservations, please call the winery at (269) 422-1100 and ask for Rosemary.

Hickory Creek Wines Named Best of Flight in Lake Michigan Shore AVA

Three Hickory Creek Wines were named Best of Flight Lake Michigan Shore Appellation in a recent blind evaluation sponsored by Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Grape Society. 

 Nods went to our 2009 Chardonnay, 2008 Riesling and 2007 Meritage.  Missed the event?  No worries, all wines are available for tastings in our tasting room.

Interested in more details?  Find the complete article in the South Bend Tribune.

Apple Wine and Rose' Are Back

We are excited to let eveyone know that our Apple wine and Rose' have returned to our wine list and are tasting great. Also tasting great is our Cab Franc Reserve... we are down to our last 5 cases!! If you want a bottle better stop by soon.

Here's is our complete wine list: Tasting Notes Feb 2011

Friday Night Flights

Come on out and chase away the winter chill with Hickory Creek.

Beginning in February we will be hosting a series of vertical wine tastings allowing you to explore all of the vintages of a particular variety that we have available.  The vertical flight tastings will include previously bottled vintages (some of which are no longer available for purchase) along with tank/barrel samplings of wines not yet bottled.  Appetizers will be paired with each flight.

On February 25th, the first in the series, we will be offering two flights: Cab Sauvignon which will include the 07, 08 (barrel sample), & 09 (barrel sample) vintages, Cab Franc which will include the 07, 08 (barrel sample), & 09 (barrel sample) vintages. Our wine maker, Michael deSchaaf will be on hand to discuss the flavor profiles of the various vintages and to answer any questions you may have. 

Date: Friday, Feb 25, 2011 @ 6pm

Cost: $50/person

Location: Hickory Creek Winery, seating is limited to 8 people

Call Rosemary at 269-422-1100 with questions and to reserve your seats.

Winter Tasting Room Hours

The winter chill is setting in and we are hunkering down for it. Our tasting room hours are changing a little for the winter season. The new hours are...

Thursday thru Monday 11am - 5pm and Sunday noon-5pm.

Stay tuned for some Friday after hours vertical flight tastings.

Holiday Hours

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!!

I just want to share our tasting room hours that are in affect until the first of the year. We will be open daily from 11:00 - 5:00 except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. We will also be open Christmas Eve and New Years Eve if you need some wine to go with your Holiday meal, but don't wait too long as we will close early on these days if activity is slow.

Oct 9th "Encore" Hand Made Market at the Winery

We know you don't drink mass-produced wine, why buy mass-produced goods?

The "Encore" Market will be a great opportunity to get a jump start on your holiday shopping! We will be welcoming back Steve Henley from Pasofino's serving a selection of fresh breads, hot sandwiches and soups served in bread bowls. There will be live acoustic music and the largest variety of vendors yet. Not to mention harvest season is in full swing, it's great time to visit all the area wineries!

Please note this event will be canceled due to rain.

Our outside serving area is now complete so you can enjoy your favorite Hickory Creek wine by the glass as you shop.