Victory on the Peninsula: What the Wineries of Old Mission Decision Means for Michigan Wineries Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC The recent ruling in Wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula Association v. Peninsula Township, Case No. 1:20-cv-1008 (W.D. Mich. July 7, 2025), represents a watershed moment for Michigan wineries—not just those on Old…
July 2025 Newsletter Last chance to sign up for the DREAM Tasting Room Network, Attend MI wine events, Sign up to participate on MWC committees, Get ServSafe Certified, Celebrate the new MI Crafted brand, Read July’s Wine Law article, Check out the upcoming If Vines Could Talk line up, Explore the WineAmerica Economic Impact Study, and more! DEADLINE…
MSU Extension Viticulture Field Day coming up- WSJM Michigan By The Bottle new owners are from Leelanau- Leelanau Enterprise Michigan wineries awarded US$50 million in legal dispute- The Drinks Business No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.- AFar Study shows Michigan wine industry generates major…
June 2025 Newsletter Celebrate the 2025 Taste MI Governor’s Cup results, RSVP to attend Taste MI Invades the Eastern Market, Check out WineAmerica’s 2025 National Economic Impact Study, Browse the newest Michigan Wine Country Mag, Stay tuned for the MI Crafted launch, Read June’s Wine Law article, Cheers to our Taste MI Invades the Eastern Market sponsor, Check…
The wine industry is a major economic engine, and a large contributor to the United States economy, with wine producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers in all 50 states. WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries in Washington, DC, commissioned a study of the wine industry’s total impact in 2025, which was shown to be over…
Michigan wine industry nears $9 billion economic impact, study shows- Up North Live Michigan Grape Scouting Report – June 11, 2025- Michigan State University Extension Traverse City named among Food & Wine’s top small U.S. cities for food and drink- Detroit Free Press MDARD Seeks Wine Grape Grower Input- State of Michigan Meet Your…
Dram Shop Liability for Winery Tasting Rooms in Michigan Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC If you operate a tasting room in Michigan, onsite or offsite, understanding the State’s dram shop laws is important. These laws impose specific responsibilities and potential liabilities on establishments that serve alcohol, including winery tasting rooms. Michigan’s dram…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Michigan Wine Collaborative Announces the 2025 Taste Michigan Governor’s Cup Competition Results The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) is excited to the 2025 Taste Michigan Governor’s Cup Competition results. This event represents Michigan’s only statewide industry driven wine competition and is an opportunity for the Michigan wine industry to unite, engage, compete,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2025 Michigan Wine Collaborative Announces Taste Michigan Invades the Eastern Market The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) is excited to announce that on June 22, 2025 Taste Michigan Invades the Eastern Market in Downtown Detroit. MWC is partnering with Canfield Consortium and Cool Ass Detroit Stuff to host this exciting and…
May 2025 Newsletter Celebrate Michigan Wine Month, Get involved with The DREAM Tasting Room Network, RSVP to attend Taste MI Invades the Eastern Market, and more! It’s Officially Michigan Wine Month! It’s here! 2025 Michigan Wine Month is well on its way along with the official proclamation from the Governor’s office. Michigan Wine Month celebrates and highlights our…
