The Spark: A Loose Cannon's Rise in Michigan Wine
Sparkling wine from Michigan is poised to be recognized as World Class. Loose Cannon is here to deliver the wake-up call: the wine world is sleeping on Michigan sparkling wine, and this brand is proving the region is a world-class source. Loose Cannon is the only 100% Michigan sparkling wine brand. Sometimes that's what it takes to prove a point.
Every great revolution starts with a spark, and for Tony Jacobson, that spark ignited in the kitchen of his duplex during college. Using borrowed homebrew gear he wasn't just making wine; he was unknowingly forging a new path. The brand name on his first bottle, Loose Cannon, stuck and grew along with the journey. In 2011, he dove into the glorious complexities of winemaking professionally, in 2016 he moved to Traverse City and shifted focus to making 100% sparkling wine, in 2020 he earned a Master's degree in Enology focusing on sparkling wine production. Opportunity struck in 2023, he founded Loose Cannon and took in his first independent harvest.
Our foundational belief is simple: World-class wine begins not with the harvest, but with the goal. Every decision is rigorously executed to meet our standard of excellence. This principle drives the Loose Cannon Mission: to challenge the established norms by proving that Michigan's cool climate and soils are the perfect opportunity for sparkling wine. We are committed to pioneering the use of cold-hardy hybrid varieties alongside classic vinifera, demonstrating that conviction and analytical winemaking can elevate the region and deliver a product that demands attention.
