Attention: Michigan Grape Growers! Wilbur Ellis will be hosting our First Annual Grape Grower Label Update meeting. Please join us April 4th at the NW Michigan Horticultural Research Station from 8am- 12 noon. Learn about new label updates and new products. Join us for good discussion, raffles prizes, lunch and RUP credits. Please open the attached…
Wine (and Beer) Tasting Events at a Retailer’s Location Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Holding a tasting, or sampling, event at a retailer may be an effective way to introduce your product to consumers. Like all regulatory topics related to wine and beer, there are several items to keep in mind if…
MWC Shouts Out Our 2023 Sponsors! 2023 was an amazing year for new partnerships for the Michigan Wine Collaborative. We were beyond honored to have the support of so many of our members and our sponsors. We are hoping to break our 2023 record in 2024!! Check out our biggest supporters from the last year…
The Attorney General’s Enforcement of Michigan Direct Shipping Liquor Laws Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC A few months ago, I wrote about the requirements to ship wine directly to the consumer in Michigan and complying with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (“MLCC”) requirements to do so. Both in-state and out-of-state wineries or…
September 2023 Newsletter Listen to the first episode from Music in the Bottle’s MI Governor’s Cup Series, Indulge in the data from our most recent grower’s survey and participate in a final survey, Get excited for the upcoming Field Blends Michigan tour, Help us expand the MWC Talent Pipeline/4-H Viticulture Club, Join the 2024 MI Governor’s Cup…
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…
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…
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…
Navigating the Liquor License and Permit Landscape for Manufacturers Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Having a general understanding of the various types of liquor licenses and permits available will help you maximize revenue opportunities while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. In Michigan, manufacturers of wine, beer, or spirits are part of the…
