H&L Social: Have we mentioned how much we LOVE H & L Social? This rooftop bar in the Hotel Indigo has a wide variety of wine, beer, and cocktail options – served with the best view of Traverse City.Jolly Pumpkin: Located on Old Mission Peninsula, Jolly Pumpkin has delicious sour beers and artisan ales.We highly recommend ordering their Cinnamon Girl Hard Cider. Left Foot Charley: Left Foot Charley is a delicious winery and cidery located in the heart of Traverse City.Rove: Celebrate your hump day at Rove Estate Vineyard & Tasting Room with Wine Down Wednesday, held every Wednesday from 11 am to 6 pm.“At La Compañia, the wine experience is not just about tasting, but about immersing oneself in a timeless narrative that enriches the soul and leaves an indelible mark on those who partake in it,” he says, adding "when you take people down the Tigris and Euphrates into Mesopotamia thousands of years before Christ, a new appreciation for the grape takes place. Keith has received positive feedback on the historical wine tour. Guests learn how in 1525, in what is modern-day Mexico, pioneers who first planted grapes in the hemisphere, shaped the course of New World winemaking. The journey takes guests to the heights of Greece, where guests can imagine climbing the mountains and visiting the oracle at Delphi, while discovering wine's integral role in the ancient Greek world.įollowing the footsteps of Phoenician traders, guests traverse the globe, unraveling the mysteries of wine's role in trade and culture. Lost civilizations like the Minoans attributed wine as a divine gift, adding depth to wine's allure. Traveling down the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates, thousands of years before the birth of Christ, a newfound appreciation for the grape unfolds. It's a journey that transports participants back in time, winding through the ancient civilizations that held wine in reverence.Īnother restaurant venue at Hotel La Compañia Lauren Mowery As guests savor wines and delve into the nuances of flavors, body, and structure, there's a distinct emphasis on the narrative of wine's history. The creation of the immersive history of wine tour at La Compañia was a bold and ambitious endeavor to align with the hotel's historical theme, says Keith. “The rich tapestry of wine's history is an integral part of the extraordinary wine experience at La Compañia” says Keith, adding “from the rugged Caucasus Mountains to the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia, from the ancient wonders of Egypt to the bustling streets of Alexandria, the maritime prowess of Phoenicia, and the grandeur of Carthage, wine has been a constant thread in the fabric of human existence.” These three elements have intertwined for thousands of years, and Keith traces them across Western civilization. The tour includes cold cuts, cheeses, bread, and a comprehensive discourse on civilization, religion, and wine.
Today, Hotel La Compañia offers guests a wine journey that spans from 7000 BC and takes them through the annals of history. Keith leading guests on a history of wine tour in the wine cellar at Hotel La Compañia Lauren Mowery In May 2022 he landed the role, just a month after its grand opening. I suppose the word pride is in order because that’s what I felt when I thought about what this living museum meant to my country,” he says. “I had a decent job at the time, so I was in no hurry, yet, when I saw the hotel, I fell in love with the architecture and the history behind this incredible project. We waited on Chris and his friend when he eventually told me that in about a year, he would be opening a hotel in the historic part of town,” says Keith.Ī year later, a call from Fidel Reyes, the general manager of Hotel La Compañia, invited Keith to interview for the position of sommelier. Our style of service and level of hospitality made us very popular very quickly. “I had just put together, what I considered, a masterpiece of a wine list. One evening, Chris Lenz, now owner of Hotel La Compañia, dined in Keith’s restaurant where they struck up a conversation. He worked at two of the city's highest-rated spots, gaining recognition and marketability. Keith’s journey into wine stewardship began around 2005 while managing restaurants. Interior restaurant of Hotel La Compañia Lauren MoweryĪ Sommelier's Journey: From Managing Restaurants to Hotel La Compañia
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