Rose Valley Winery - Rose City, Michigan
According
to vintner, Adam Kolodziejski, the Rose Valley Winery is dedicated to
making quality wines from locally-grown, cold-hardy grapes.
We strive to present the Gifts of Nature in a simple and
personal manner. As one of the seven wineries on the eastern side of
Michigan's lower peninsula, we seek to encourage others to
make wine as well, hoping to lead the way in the of an
eastern wine community in the state.
Our wines are well balanced, fruity, priced to please and
personal as a fond embrace. We welcome visitors to our
winery six days a week, to sample and to buy, to browse
and to banter in our warm, welcoming and cheerful
atmosphere.
Vintner, Adam Kolodziejski, has developed his skill at this
art since his college days. As time has passed and his
knowledge has grown, his wines have improved. Now he produces
Michigan wines that are fit to drink and enjoy. He welcomes
visitors to stop by and sample the latest wines.
"We are growing 27 different varieties of grapes and have
anywhere from 3,800 to 4,200 plants on about six to seven
acres," Kolodziejski said: "This year's crop looks likes it
will be very nice. The type of grape is considered a cold,
hardy variety that can withstand a climate of 25 degrees
below zero and there are some that can handle up to 40
degrees below zero."
He says that the ripening of the fruit can be a slow
process. The maximum amount of sunlight is desirable,
because the sun exposure increases sugars in the fruit while
reducing acid.