Growers can post available grapes with information including variety, quantity, price, growing region, location, farming practices, harvest year and contact information. Buyers can easily browse and filter current listings to find fruit that fits their production needs.

Our goal is simple: make it easier for Michigan-grown grapes to find Michigan buyers while creating another valuable connection point for our statewide wine industry.

With the 2026 harvest approaching, now is the perfect time to put this new resource to work.

• Have grapes available? Post a listing.
• Looking for fruit? Browse what’s available.

Listings will continue to be updated as new fruit becomes available.

We will be offering casual BBQ and grazing fare. We are encouraging attendees to bring bottles to share along with a side paired with a wine they are bringing.

MWC members are warmly encouraged to attend and also invite potential members and/or sponsors as well as trade connections! This is a great opportunity to connect with the membership and for those who are not yet MWC members to learn about the organization, network, share, and celebrate the upcoming vintage.

We will also be inviting members of the trade to this event. Please consider having some wholesale materials available for those guests. 

Member renewals occur September 15th so this is a perfect time to get excited for another year of MWC membership, projects, and events OR to join the organization and get the absolute most of out of MWC membership!!

We are looking forward to hosting gatherings more often around the state to allow our members to share space and ideas. Please reach out to EMILY if you are interested in hosting a MWC member gathering.

To support this tasting, we are seeking winery donations of Cabernet Franc and Riesling that showcase Michigan’s unique growing regions. We are looking for:

• Cabernet Franc from any Michigan AVA
• Dry or semi-dry Riesling from any Michigan AVA

We are requesting five bottles of each selected wine.

This seminar will provide attendees with a firsthand look at the quality, regional diversity, and distinct character of Michigan wine. If your winery is interested in having a wine considered for this national showcase, please contact us. Wines can be shipped to Ann Arbor or arrangements can be made for local pickup.

Please have your commitments in by August 29th!

Thank you for helping us continue to elevate Michigan wine on the national stage!

Your Membership Moves Michigan Wine Forward

September 15th marks the beginning of the Michigan Wine Collaborative’s annual membership renewal period and an opportunity to invest in another year of building a stronger, more connected Michigan wine industry.

MWC membership supports work happening throughout the year to increase the visibility, reach, and long-term success of Michigan wine. From trade education and market development to industry events, media engagement, advocacy, research, workforce initiatives, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the state, our work is powered by the participation of our members.

Over the past year, MWC has continued to bring Michigan wine into new markets and conversations, connect producers with members of the trade and media, create opportunities for collaboration across regions, and represent the industry’s interests at the state and national level.

If you’re already an MWC member: Thank you. Your membership helps make this work possible. Watch for renewal information beginning September 15 and continue with us for another year. We also recommend accessing your Wild Apricot profile to ensure your information is up to date.

Not yet a member? This is a great time to join. MWC membership connects you to a statewide network of wineries, growers, industry professionals, educators, suppliers, and supporters working together to advance Michigan wine.

Whether you grow grapes, make wine, sell it, serve it, support the industry, or simply believe in the future of Michigan wine, there’s a place for you in the Collaborative.

Renew, join, or sponsor beginning September 15 and help us keep moving Michigan wine forward.

MWC is teaming up for the second year in a row with the Mott Community College Culinary Arts Institute (MCC) for its Grape Pink Out Escape Wine Tasting fundraiser, to benefit the American Cancer Society on September 25th. The Grape Pink Out Escape Wine Tasting will be a wine tasting featuring small bites with all proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Attendance is expected to be between 50-75 guests. This will be a great opportunity to represent your winery as you raise brand awareness among the Southeast portion of the state.

Those who would be interested in providing wines for the Mott event or those with questions should reach out to Emily HERE! 

MWC members will be receiving follow up information to learn more about this event and how to participate in this partnership. We are looking forward to working with MCC on this impactful and exciting event. Keep an eye on your inboxes for more information.

The initiative is designed to increase tourism, encourage overnight stays, support local retailers and restaurants, and further establish the Irish Hills region as one of Michigan’s premier leisure destinations.

The three wine tasting rooms have officially opened, with two additional locations currently in the approval process. Rather than replacing existing retailers, each winery has partnered with an established boutique, creating a unique experience where visitors can shop, relax with a glass of wine, and explore the village on foot.

Chateau Fontaine Winery has partnered with Ang & Co. Boutique, while Brengman Brothers Winery has opened its tasting room at Devils Lakeview Living and Amorita’s Winery is open with inside and outdoor seating at the Manitou Beach Boathouse Art Gallery.   One additional tasting room featuring Cherry Creek Cellars is expected to open in the coming weeks.

The concept was developed by local entrepreneurs David Gajda and Jose Malagon after visiting Santa Ynez, California, where boutique shopping and wine tasting combine to create a thriving tourism destination.

“We weren’t trying to build another tasting room,” said David Gajda. “We wanted to create an experience where people could spend an afternoon or an entire weekend walking from boutique to boutique, discovering Michigan wines, shopping, dining, and enjoying everything Manitou Beach has to offer.  We understand this is a first of its kind in the state of Michigan”

Three of the participating wineries are from Michigan’s renowned Leelanau Peninsula wine region, while Cherry Creek Cellars represents Lenawee County’s growing wine industry.

“This is only Phase One,” said Jose Malagon. “Our vision is to continue adding wineries, outdoor entertainment, special events, and wine tours that begin and end in the village, making Manitou Beach, Michigan’s premier small-town wine destination.”

Doug and Laura Matthies, owners of Chateau Fontaine Winery, said, “When we visited Manitou Beach, we immediately saw the potential. The village has incredible energy, beautiful shops, and a welcoming atmosphere. We knew Chateau Fontaine wanted to be part of what is happening here.”

The wine tasting initiative is the latest step in the ongoing revitalization of Manitou Beach Village, where entrepreneurs, local government, tourism organizations, wineries, and business owners have worked together to attract new investment, renovate historic properties, expand shopping and dining opportunities, and create year-round experiences that draw visitors from across Michigan and beyond.

The project represents nearly two years of planning and collaboration. Gajda credited Jim and Linda Neill for introducing the wineries, Rollin Township Supervisor Michael Clark and the Rollin Township Board for their unanimous support, Patrick Farver of Lenawee Now, and Justin Gifford of Visit Lenawee for their assistance throughout the Michigan Liquor Control Commission process.

Cindy Hubbell, CEO of the Irish Hills Regional Chamber of Commerce, said, “The new wine tasting experience complements the village’s restaurants, boutiques, lodging, and year-round events, giving visitors another reason to spend an afternoon or an entire weekend discovering Manitou Beach and the Irish Hills.  Manitou Beach is an easy day trip (under an hour drive) for Detroit,  Toledo and Ann Arbor metro areas which represent a population over 5 million residents.”

Visitors can stroll the village, enjoy wine tastings, shop locally owned boutiques, dine at area restaurants, stay overnight, and experience the charm that is transforming Manitou Beach into one of Michigan’s most exciting emerging destinations.

86 Harassment has collaborated with RAINN, the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the U.S., to develop the survey “Understanding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct in the Beverage Alcohol Industry.”  Data drives meaningful change, and your participation will help the industry better understand how sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct may be impacting workplaces, hospitality spaces, employees and guests. 

The more voices represented, the more meaningful the findings will be. Your participation will help inform future education, resources and initiatives that support safer, more respectful workplaces across the beverage alcohol and hospitality industries. 

The survey is completely confidential, and only aggregate information will be shared with Women of the Vine & Spirits. The survey takes approximately five-minutes to complete. The survey will close Friday, August 21. 

Your perspective and experiences are valued. Please take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LYYQRCT