Welcome to the Professional Portfolio of
Michelle L. Griffis
“It is my passion to tell the stories of others.”
—Michelle L. Griffis
Writing for Musto Wine Grape Company LLC
Popular Red Grapes for Home Winemakers
Published September 14, 2021
Ever wonder what the most popular red wine grapes are to use when making red wine at home? Well, wonder no more. Here is the list you’ve been looking for.
Popular White Grapes for Home Winemakers
Published September 15, 2021
Ever consider making white wine at home but needed some advice on what grapes to use? Here’s the list of the most popular white wine grapes you’ve been looking for to help you get started.
How to Select the Right Cork for Your Wine
Published October 13, 2021
Now that you’ve made that special wine, you are going to want to bottle it and store in your wine cellar. And during that process, you will need to cork your wine as well. How do you choose which cork to use? Let us help you with that decision.
Fall Foods to Pair with Red Wine
Published October 17, 2021
It’s that season! The air is getting crisper, the leaves are starting to change color and your mind is turning to those seasonal favorites such as pumpkin EVERYTHING, apples and apple pie, turkey, roasted veggies and sweet potatoes.
But when it comes to pairing your wine with those delicious autumnal treats, where to begin?
Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding which red wine to try with your fall favorites.
Fall Foods to Pair with White Wine
Published October 22, 2021
As the air gets crisper, the leaves start changing color and you add layers to your wardrobe, you start to think of your seasonal favorites such as pumpkin EVERYTHING, apples and apple pie, turkey, roasted veggies and sweet potatoes.
But when it comes to pairing your wine with those delicious autumnal treats, where to begin?
Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding which white wine to try with your fall favorites.
How to Host a Wine Tasting at Home or Online
Published November 1, 2021
Have you ever wanted to do an at home or virtual wine tasting? It’s fun and easy. Here are a few steps to help you plan your next tasting either in person or virtually.
How to Create a Charcuterie Board to Pair with Your Homemade Wine
Published November 8, 2021
You have worked hard to produce a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon and you can’t wait to share it with your friends! You make the invite list, get the bottles ready, but then you wonder, how best can I present the wine to my audience?
Why not create a charcuterie board? They are all the rage right now and easy to put together.
How to Read a Wine Label – USA, French, and Italian
Published November 17, 2021
Not all wine labels are the same. Once you understand how to interpret what you see on the bottle’s label, the easier it will be to select a wine.
Writing for :
Image Marketing Consultants (2021-2022)
McKesson Medical-Surgical (2018-2019)
CT Wine Trail (2016-2017)
Vineyard Visits in July
Michelle Griffis takes a day-trip to Stonington Vineyards and Jonathan Edwards Winery on the southeastern corner of the Trail. See what makes them definitely worth the trip!