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…
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7 Reasons Why You’ll Love This Equestrian-Inspired Inn In Michigan’s Wine Country- Travel Awaits Sipping through history: A delightful journey into Michigan’s oldest wineries- FOX 3 A Walking Trail Runs Through This Michigan Town And It’s The Ultimate Outdoor Playground- Only In Your State The 9 Best Wineries Near Traverse City, Michigan- Travel Awaits…
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MUSIC IN THE BOTTLE x 2023 MI GOVERNOR’S CUP SERIES: PART 1 MWC is excited to announce the conclusion of the first installment of the 2023 MI Governor’s Cup Series collaboration with Music in the Bottle podcast. This first installment features the winning wines from the 2023 Michigan Governor’s Cup! The series kicks…
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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…
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Destination: Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail: Drink in the loveliness, vintages of region- NWI Times Madonna’s Father Hopes To Uncork an Offer on His ‘Immaculate’ Michigan Winery- Realtor.com A Walking Trail Runs Through This Michigan Town And It’s The Ultimate Outdoor Playground- Only In Your State Northern Michigan winery now offers sailing adventures to…
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2023 MWC Specialty Crop Block Grant Survey Results The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) received a MDARD / USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant award for 2021-2022 to increase the competitiveness of Michigan Grape and Wine Producers. As a part of this campaign the MWC collected information on a specific outcome indicator that measured the change…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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