5-Course Pairing Experience with Mackinaw Trail Winery

Settle in for a cozy, unforgettable winter evening with Mackinaw Trail Winery.

We’re bringing together beautifully expressive wines and a chef-crafted menu designed to warm you up from the inside out — all created by Chef Chris Franz of Wooden Whisk Creations, former executive chef of Detroit’s acclaimed Rattlesnake Club.

This intimate five-course dinner pairs Mackinaw Trail’s standout wines with thoughtfully curated seasonal dishes:

Dry Riesling
Caramelized fennel + apple tart • white cheddar • crispy prosciutto • thyme • hot honey

Cabernet Franc
Smoky coffee-crusted salmon • cherry sauce • garlicky Swiss chard

Blaufränkisch
Vanilla butter–poached pork tenderloin • Brussels sprouts • dried cranberries • chives

Shiraz
Crispy mole negro beef tacos • Oaxacan cheese • pickled onion • radish • arroz rojo

Grüner Veltliner
Honeyed citrus + rosemary bread pudding • toasted pine nuts

Each course is guided, each pairing intentional, and the entire evening crafted to feel warm, welcoming, and memorable.

$90 tax + gratuity included

If you’re craving a night out that feels special, delicious, and deeply cozy, this is it.

Seats are very limited — reserve yours today!