The Wine Associate

The Wine Associate A journey to share wine stories while writing my own: Achrimère Wines Many years ago, I decided to buy someone a really nice bottle of wine. Let me help.

I loved drinking wine, but really knew nothing about choosing a good bottle. I began researching and found that this beautiful fermented beverage has a storied history and so so so much information. I was immediately enamored with the idea of learning everything there was to know about wine. I started my own wine consulting company and was quickly snapped up by a distributor as a key account manag

er-then regional manager-then brand manager. I created an award-winning wine program for a ski & golf resort in Northern Michigan (with 3 restaurants). In addition, I planted a 5 acre vineyard on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City. 'Achrimère Wines' had it's first harvest in 2017. The industry is ever-changing & growing which means I continue to learn on a daily basis. I am here to help the wine novice and the connoisseur. No one should be intimidated by wine. I was once and decided that I would never be again.

A few days with the mini tractor and it finally looks like a vineyard again 😅Trying to stay ahead of the w**ds before th...
05/17/2026

A few days with the mini tractor and it finally looks like a vineyard again 😅

Trying to stay ahead of the w**ds before they completely take over the rows. And by ahead of the w**ds, I mean behind…these were what was left from last year😳.

For reference: mini tractor = self propelled w**d whacking

Tractor fund open for donations….

Before → after 🍇

Any idea what’s missing from this picture? Yep. You guessed it. Budbreak. Not yet. Soon. Temps are about to ⬆️ Pretty g...
05/14/2026

Any idea what’s missing from this picture? Yep. You guessed it. Budbreak. Not yet. Soon. Temps are about to ⬆️

Pretty glad it’s taking its sweet time. We had about 6 Freeze warnings over the last 10 days 😳

My grand finale bottle of Achrimère Symposium rose 2025. One case left. I’ll drink it if you don’t. Link in profile…
05/08/2026

My grand finale bottle of Achrimère Symposium rose 2025. One case left. I’ll drink it if you don’t. Link in profile…

Who loves the Boathouse??? 🙋‍♀️🙌First day on the veranda this year. I have to say, I was actually pretty happy that I ha...
05/03/2026

Who loves the Boathouse??? 🙋‍♀️🙌

First day on the veranda this year. I have to say, I was actually pretty happy that I had to wait for a seat at the bar. I wanted a lovely glass of Sancerre in the sun. Pure solitude.

BIG NEWS: All four Achrimère Wines available at The Blue Goat in Traverse City….TODAY! Just in time for the weekend… YAY
05/01/2026

BIG NEWS:
All four Achrimère Wines available at The Blue Goat in Traverse City….TODAY! Just in time for the weekend… YAY

Waiting…impatiently. 🍷An incredible, elevated concept, in Traverse City—with a thoughtful commitment to Michigan wines.T...
04/25/2026

Waiting…impatiently. 🍷

An incredible, elevated concept, in Traverse City—
with a thoughtful commitment to Michigan wines.

This one’s worth the wait.





Well done Molly. Thank you for writing this. Published a couple weeks before I saw (more) farms ripping full vineyards a...
04/20/2026

Well done Molly. Thank you for writing this. Published a couple weeks before I saw (more) farms ripping full vineyards and cherries off their properties on Old Mission Peninsula. Soon, the township’s idea that they want to protect a rural farming community will have limited farming left….

Molly Stretten writes that small farms are vital to preserving Old Mission Peninsula’s rural character, but current ordinances make it difficult for them to remain viable. She outlines key barriers and potential solutions for supporting small growers, based on recommendations from the Township’s...

04/17/2026

Meet Aimee….director of logistics and deliveries. Also meet Aimee….director of sales.

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