New Michigan Wine Focused E-Publication
Make sure to check out the newest publication focused on the Michigan wine industry. michiganUncorkedis an independent publication created by Jim Rink. Rink is known as the editor of American Wine SocietyJournal as well as former co-owner of the iconic Bosykdel Vineyards. Providing in-depth coverage of the Michigan wine industry, michiganUncorked, promises to bring consumers and industry together towards a common goal of celebrating our industry as well as keeping up with our consistent growth. A subscription for one year (4 issues) is $9.95 and a deal you will not want to pass up. Click hereto sign up!
Michigan Wine Collaborative Featured on MBTB Radio
Michigan Wine Collaborative caught up with Shannon and Cortney of Michigan By The Bottle. On episode # 92MWC Director, Emily Dockery, catches the industry and consumers up on the recent changes to the Vintage Michigan program as well as MWC updates. Make sure to take a listen to learn more about your MWC membership.
Last Call to Submit Vintage Michigan Participant Information
MWC is in the process of updating Vintage Michigan promotional materials as well as the participant handbook. We recently sent out correspondence to the participating Vintage Michigan locations asking to confirm or update their current business listings. To see the letter click HERE.Once we receive this feedback MWC will overhaul the entire Vintage Michigan brochure which will include the updates and some new additions! Please review the brochure HEREand let us knowif you have any edits to your information or if you would like to be listed as a participating member. Now is the time to list your business if it is not already! The new brochure will be released in April ahead of Michigan Wine Month.
Also, if you know of any businesses in your area who may like to be included in the brochure please have them contact us at [email protected].
We also ask current Vintage Michigan supporters to remove all previous Vintage Michigan literature and sign up forms. Please review the documents below for display in your tasting room. Print immediately and replace or Contact Usto be sent materials.
Revamped Restaurant Motivation Cards
These iconic Michigan Grape & Wine Council Restaurant cards have recently been given a make over. We ask that these cards be left behind at your favorite restaurants to encourage more Michigan wine on wine lists across our state and beyond. We are also hoping to grow our restaurant members so we can collaborate more with the on premise industry. If you would like to be sent some of the cards E-mail Us.
MSUE Viticulture Position
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Michigan Wine Country Magazine Advertising Deadline
Michigan Wine Grape Commission
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A Message from MWC President on the Michigan Wine Grape Commission
WEBINAR ALERTS! MWC Teams Up with Cold Climate Consulting & Drew Horton (University of Minnesota)
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Mar 11, 2019 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Production Techniques for Cold Hardy Grapes
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/dea2b5dfc898b8687510d14dfea9e911
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Webinar Speakers
Matt Killman (Founder @Cool Climate Consulting)
Cool Climate Consultingwas founded in 2018 by winemaker Matt Killman with the goal of assisting winemakers in creating world class wines from cool climate grapes. After graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Plant Biology and spending time working for the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center there, Matt decided to focus specifically on one of the most wonderful plants in the world: the grape vine. Moving up north to start an internship at Chateau Grand Traverse on Old Mission Peninsula and spending a brief amount of time there, he was offered a full time Assistant Winemaker position at Mackinaw Trail Wineryin Petoskey.
Matt is passionate about quality control in the cellar, and creating approachable and interesting wines for the new wine drinker and connoisseur alike. Contact Cool Climate Consultingto find out more about our services and find out how an expert in the industry can help you grow your business.
Hi there,
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Mar 26, 2019 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: High Acidity Winemaking with Drew Horton
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/56d9e4e93c31be158c34be5db4a05ad8
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Webinar Speakers
Drew Horton (Enology Specialist @University of Minnesota, Department of Horticulture Research)
Research Interests include organization, gene expression, Wine Making/Enology, High-acidity Wine Making Techniques, Experimental Wine Making and Micro-Vinification.
Drew conducts micro-wine-making and research wine making trials and experiments utilizing newly hybridized cold-climate wine grapes developed by the UMN Grape Breeding program at the UMN HRC.
Webinar Series from Precision Vineyards
From simple maps generated from one data layer for vineyard scouting to fully-integrated spatial-data-driven variable-rate mechanized applications, the usefulness of spatial information is starting to take hod in our vineyard operations. Please join us for the next Efficient Vineyard webinar on
March 12, 2019 at 1:00 PM EST
where Terry Bates, Kevin Martin, and Tim Weigle will discuss how spatial data are being used for practical vineyard applications. Previous webinars have covered many of the sensor tools and data processing techniques used to collect spatial vineyard data and visualize relationships between data layers. In this webinar, we will start talking about how spatial data are used to make vineyard management decisions in our research blocks as well as taking a test drive in some commercial plots.
REGISTER NOW!
MWC Members Save on EWE Registration
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MSU Grape School
Winemaker Conference Selects Traverse City for Inaugural Midwest Host
Early bird registration has opened and more information can be found here.
Life Between the Vines Supports Industry Through Michigan Wine Podcast Series
MWC had the pleasure to work with the Life Between the Vinesto bring to fruition the Michigan Wine Edition podcast series. Currently there are 6 episodes released which highlight MWC members Bowers Harbor Vineyards, White Pine Winery, Domaine Berrien Cellars, Lake Michigan Vintners, Shady Lane Cellars, Lemon Creek Winery and Chateau Chantal. If you haven’t already give your ears a treat and listen to some friends share their stories from our wine industry. Make sure to share on social media and with friends to raise awareness on premium Michigan wines!
MWC & #winestudio Partnership Delivers
MWC was thrilled to be the February sponsor for the virtual wine tasting #winestudio. #winestudio is an interactive beverage education and brand marketing program organized via social media. Each month #winestudio selects a different theme and builds an online conversation around that topic, creating focused content and media that both participant and brands can apply. The virtual wine tasting takes place on Twitter Tuesdays at 9 p.m. accompanied by very real wine. The #winestudio members who include wine authorities from writers to somms to influencers and more, receive a selection of wine from producers to taste and engage in a conversation about. This experience was amazing for us and for the Michigan wine industry, We were able to create a good amount of interest on the industry. So far the #winestudio program has resulted in 5 articles on Michigan wines and a huge boost on our Twitter presence. This was a win for Michigan wine and MWC is honored to have facilitated the event. See the graphic above for a break down of our most impressive numbers. To see the schedule and a list of the articles published thanks to the program look below.
New Provisions Related To Manufacturing Requirements and Retail Sales At Tasting Rooms
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Important Information for Producers from MLCC
MWC Reflects on 2018 Accomplishments
Committee Goals for 2019
We NEED You!
Welcome to Our Newest Members!
Message From the MWC President
For more news and information, please visit us at www.michiganwinecollaborative.com. If you haven’t already please like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @michiganwinecollaborative, and on Twitter @MIWineCollab. We look forward to seeing you online!
Cheers,
Dave Miller, President
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Are you looking to hire or to be hired? E-mail us us your info and we will share it on the MWC Job Board in our next newsletter.
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Are you involved in any of MWC’s valuable and dynamic committees? We are looking for motivated and industrious members to help our committees thrive. To request more information on available committee seats click here.
The Cold Climate committee is devoted to the support and innovation of cold climate varieties in Michigan. If you are interested in joining or if you have any questions please Contact Jessica. Meetings will take place the 3rd Monday of the month unless otherwise noted. The next meeting for this committee is TBD at 9am Contact Us if you would like to be sent call in information
ATTENTION:The Communications committee has recently merged with our Membership committee.
Membership & Communication committee call date is March 26th at 9am. Contact Us if you would like to be sent call in information. Any inquiries may be directed to committee chair Gina Shay.
Sustainability committee call date is TBD. Contact Us if you would like to be sent call in information for the next meeting. Any inquiries may be directed to committee chair Matt Moersch.
Grants, Funding, & Legislation committee is recruiting members! Pleasecontact usto learn more. Meeting schedule will be ramping up in the upcoming months.
MWC cannot thank our members enough for supporting us and collaborating with us on the future of the Michigan wine industry. We need you to help us spread the word about MWC membership. Every member who cultivates a fruitful referral will receive a small thank you gift from MWC.
Reminder that board meetings take place monthly. All members (voting and non-voting) are welcomed to attend. In addition, time is allotted for public comments or questions. The next board meeting is scheduled for April 2nd at 10 am. Board meetings will take place thefirst Tuesday of the monthunless otherwise noted. For call-in information contact us here or check the news section on theMWC website.