Left Foot Charley’s Late Harvest Riesling

Bottoms Up

Dec. 10, 2022

Left Foot Charley is tucked in the old, storied buildings of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons with no vineyards in sight, which is why they work with a number of local growers to find the perfect grapes for their wines. Seventh Hill Farm on Old Mission Peninsula, which Left Foot calls “one of our most renowned vineyards,” is responsible for the magic of the 2020 Late Harvest Riesling ($28). This vintage has the natural sweetness you’d expect from grapes left on the vine just a bit past peak ripeness, plus delightful fruity, citrusy notes that make it all too easy to make a bottle disappear. Stop in for a glass at Left Foot Charley’s tasting room at 806 Red Dr. Suite #100 in Traverse City or try their Barrel Room reservation experience just up the gravel path in one the state hospital’s former produce cellars, which now offers a climate-controlled space for aging the winery’s barreled wines. Visit leftfootcharley.com to learn more or to order online.