Traverse City, Michigan may be known for its breathtaking beaches and natural beauty, but it’s also home to some of the best wineries in the state. With over 40 wineries in the region, spread out across the picturesque countryside, navigating between them can be a challenge if you also plan to sample more than a…

Suttons Bay, MI — On Friday, October 19 the most prestigious award at the 19th Annual Canberra International Riesling Challenge (CIRC) ” Best Wine of the 2018 Challenge – was given to the Black Star Farms 2017 Arcturos Dry Riesling. This is only the second time in CIRC’s 19-year history that an American wine has…

(PAW PAW, Mich) – St. Julian Winery, founded in 1921 and recognized as Michigan’s longest-operating and most-awarded winery, received the “White Wine of the Year” honors for its 2017 Braganini Reserve Mountain Road Estate Riesling at the  27th Annual Indy International Wine Competition – the largest scientifically-organized and independent wine competition in the United States. “Best of Class” awards were…

Lansing, MI ­- Michigan Wine Month will take place during May following a decision by Michigan’s Grape and Wine Industry Council during their regular meeting on December 1, 2016. The change from April to May will take effect in spring of 2017. May kicks off a season of travel in Michigan, and the majority of…

Lansing, MI – Michigan wines will be the focus of a one-night only showcase event taking place in downtown Chicago on Monday, August 29. Ticket holders will meet winery proprietors and winemakers – while sampling some of the state’s finest wines and ciders. The Gage, a trendsetting restaurant and event space, is hosting the Michigan…

Lansing, MI – August 1st, 2016 – The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC), a newly created not-for-profit organization, announces its official formation after substantial work, gathering input from the wine and wine grape industry. The mission of the MWC is to enhance the sustainability and profitability of the Michigan wine industry by supporting wineries, growers and…

EAST LANSING, MI – Twenty-five wine experts from around the country gathered July 26 in East Lansing for the 39th annual Michigan Wine Competition. Fifty one of the state’s 123 wineries entered 352 wines for this year’s competition, which is open only to wine produced from Michigan grapes and other fruit. The number of entries…

A New Direction for the Festival Offers Fun Events with Local Winemakers, Farmers, Chefs and Artists Imagine pairing wine with chocolate. Or, discovering new music you’ve never heard of. Or indulging on fresh fare handcrafted by local farmers and chefs using local ingredients. Or, taking a tour with local winemakers tasting varietals handcrafted from different…

On Saturday, June 21st, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City will be full of people celebrating Michigan wine, art, and food, all while listening to amazing music, and you could be joining them! We are excited to be giving away two pairs of tickets to this year’s Traverse City Wine & Art…

Learn 7 interesting facts about 7 Northern Michigan wineries that are a part of the Northern Loop wine trail.

In Michigan, the tide is turning from combustion to libation; the big three are no longer GM, Ford and Chrysler; they’re now Wine, Beer and Spirits! I often forget how lucky I am to live in an area where I can jump in the car and, within minutes, taste widely known, award winning wines. April…

We’re super excited to be giving away a pair of tickets to the Sixth Annual CRUSH Birmingham Wine and Food Classic taking place September, 21st at the Townsend hotel in Birmingham, Michigan. All proceeds of this charity event benefit Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, an independent nonprofit foundation whose mission is to provide and promote…