August 2023 Newsletter Get ready for the 2023 MWC Membership Drive and Renewals, Check out the official Michigan Governor’s Cup trophy at St. Julian, Mark your calendars for the River Raisin Wine Trail “Fare & Pair Taste of Fall” Event, Take advantage of the MI Craft Beverage Council Marketplace, Congratulate Dablon Vineyards on their USA Today poll standings, Enroll…
Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate as the River Raisin Wine Trail invites wine enthusiasts and food connoisseurs to embark on a delightful journey this fall season. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 30, because the “Fare & Pair Taste of Fall” event is set to captivate taste buds and elevate the autumn…
Madonna’s family vineyard and winery hits market in Northern Michigan for $4.9M- MLive Check out 16 wineries that make up the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail- MLive NMU opens Introduction to Wine Studies course to the public- FOXUP Learn how to make wine with new online course at Michigan college- MLive Fare & Pair…
Winery Licensing Process Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC In the last few editions of the monthly Wine Law article, I described the various licenses available for both manufacturers and retailers. This month, the article will briefly cover the process of obtaining one of those licenses. The complexities of Wine Maker and…
July 2023 Newsletter Meet MWC’s new board members, Get an update on the 2023 MWC Election, Mark your calendars for the big upcoming Inclusion & Expansion announcement, Congratulate the big Governor’s Cup Winner from 2023, Celebrate the grant award for continuing word on the Sustainability Agriculture app, Participate in a Growers Survey, Read July’s Edition of Wine Law, Attend a…
The 2023 Fall issue of Michigan Uncorked is out now and full of Michigan wine stories and includes many MWC members! Make sure to indulge in the new issue today! Read the new issue HERE!!
ISU/UMN to Host Webinar on Must Adjustments in the Winery During the 90-minute webinar on July 25th at 3PM Central Time, Mr. Daniel Pambianchi (Wine consultant and author) will present and discuss the use and timing of water, acid, and sugar additions to make must adjustments in the winery. Then Mrs Katie Cook from Scott…
Enter Your Wines in the Upcoming 2023 International Cold Climate Wine Competition! The Minnesota Grape Growers Association, in partnership with the University of Minnesota, presents the International Cold Climate Wine Competition annually for wine producers making wines from Cold Climate grape and fruit varietals. As the only competition dedicated to Cold Climate grape varietals, the…
Navigating the Liquor License Landscape for Retailers Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Last month in the Wine Law article, I briefly described different types of liquor licenses available in Michigan for manufacturers of wine, beer, or spirits. There are different liquor licenses available for retailers. Within the retail tier of licenses, there are…
2023 Michigan Governor’s Cup Winner- Wine Industry Network Advisor 5 Wine Trails to Explore in Michigan- HOUR Detroit Traverse City and Petowsky Bay, Michigan Wineries- Glass of Bubbly Discovering an impressive winery list along the shores of Lake Michigan- Kitsap Sun Local Wineries Win Big At Michigan Governors Cup- Traverse Ticker Secret Garden, 6,000…
