12th Annual Wine Tasting Event on Grand Haven Main Street

Grand Haven Main Street is excited to once again celebrate winter with the 12th annual Wine About Winter tasting event!  This year’s showcase of wines at select venues will take place on Friday, January 20th, 2023.  This unique event offers residents and visitors the opportunity to wander the heated sidewalks, in the midst of winter, and experience the warmth and vitality of our amazing businesses on Grand Haven Main Street!

The festivities, tastings, and food samplings kick off at 5:00 pm.  Local store fronts from Beacon Boulevard throughout Centertown and along Washington Avenue Downtown will be displaying specials, goods, and serving up treats & wine.  Jeremy Swiftney, Grand Haven Main Street Executive Director states, “This event, and events like it, are held so that residents and visitors alike can enjoy our historic and vibrant Downtown & Centertown businesses. An added plus is it helps our Lakeshore and local economy thrive.”  He continued, “Wine About Winter is always a very well attended event, and it continues to add to the vibrancy of Grand Haven Main Street. It also brings focus on our goal to continue making Grand Haven a year-round destination to be enjoyed by all.”  Participants will have the opportunity to shop in the many charming boutiques as they traverse the heated, snow free sidewalks of downtown Grand Haven. All while tasting appetizers and some of the best procured wines Fortino’s has to offer.  “Last pour” will be at 8:00 pm.

This year’s admission to Wine About Winter is the 12th annual commemorative wine glass which will be on sale for $5.  These glasses can be purchased in advance (available 12/27/2022) at Fortino’s, located at 114 Washington Avenue.  Glasses will also be available to purchase on Friday, January 20th at 41 Harbourfront, in the common area beginning at 3:00 pm and in Centertown at Guitar Haven located at 17 N 7th Street.  Tasting tickets are only $3 each and will also be available for purchase at 41 Harbourfront, Guitar Haven, and outside Fortino’s and Borr’s.  Proceeds from this fundraiser are used for Main Street vibrancy and beautification purposes.

Wine Bout Winter Venues:

  • Fortino’s – 114 Washington Ave
    • Buglioni Superiore Valpolicella Classico, Valpolicella (Red)
    • Gemma di Luna Prosecco, Veneto (White)
  • J-Dub’s Wine Shop – 705 Washington Ave
    • Coppola Gracie Mille Red Blend, Sonoma, California (Red)
    • Josh Cellars reserve Buttery Chardonnay, Central Coast, California (White)
  • Tri-Cities Historical Museum – 200 Washington Ave
    • Madonna della Grazie Messer Oto Agliancio, Vulture DOC, Basilicata, Italy (Red)
    • Cappella Sant’Andrea Clara DOCG, Tuscany Italy (White)
  • Surf Shop – 16 Washington Ave
    • Mar de Lisboa Alanquar Red, Lisbon (Red)
    • Quintas do Homem Vinho Verde, Minho (White)
  • Red’s Salon – 41 Washington Ave
    • Detroit Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore (Red)
    • Mackinaw Trail Kinky Pink (Rose)
  • SilverFire Gallery & Gifts – 41 Washington Ave
    • Maeli Dili Natural Moscato, Veneto, Italy (Red)
    • Cacique Maravilla Gutiflower Petillant Natural, Bio Bio, Chile (White)
  • 12 Corner’s Wine – 41 Washington Ave
    • See location for detailed options!
  • Down To Earth – 105 Washington Ave
    • Feudo Montoni Nero d’Avola, Sicilia (Red)
    • Terrazze dell’Etna Ciuri Blanc de Noir, Mt. Etna, Sicilia (White)
  • J. Morgan Jewelry – 119 Washington Ave
    • Castiglion del Bosco “Dainero” Rosso, Tuscany (Red)
    • Pievalta Verdiccio del Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore, Marche (White)
  • Alegria Boutique – 116 Washington Ave
    • Torres Altos Ibericos Crianza, Rioja (Red)
    • Gomez Cruzado Blanco, Rioja (White)
  • Patricia’s Chocolates – 126 Washington Ave
    • Château Mont Redon Cote du Rhone Rogue (Red)
    • Fleur de Prairie Rose’, Provence (Rose)
  • Borr’s Shoes – 214 Washington Ave
    • Petit Lixandre Bordeaux (Red)
    • Château Bonnet White Bordeaux (White)
  • Blueberry Haven – 213 Washington Ave
    • Nastl Zweigelt Merlot, Niederosterreich, Austria (Red)
    • Moselland Ars Vitis Riesling, Mosel, Germany (White)
  • The Bookman – 705 Washington Ave
    • Durant and Booth Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (Red)
    • Silverado “Miller Ranch” Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley (White)
  • Tenden – 19 N 7th St
    • Josh Reserve Firefighter Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California (Red)

Participating non-alcoholic beverages or food venues:

  • Glik’s – 210 Washington Ave – Hot Cider
  • Calico Cat – 10 Washington Ave – Cookies & Hot Cider
  • That Hat – 41 Washington Ave – Sweet Treats & Deals
  • Down To Earth – 105 Washington Ave – Pasta Snacks
  • Vintage Green – 7 N 7th St – Sweet Treats
  • Overtime Sports – 5 N 7th Street – Free Waters
  • The Book Celar – 8 N 7th St – Cheese and Crackers