PRESS RELEASE: MWC and LMC Partner for the Judgement of Michigan

“The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) is the non-profit voice of the
Michigan wine industry. Run, driven, and funded by members and
volunteers, all of our member dues go back into projects aimed at
propelling the Michigan wine industry. The Michigan Wine Collaborative is
committed to the expansion of the MI wine industry by reaching new
markets, supporting education, research, and workforce development, and
making sure the world knows that Michigan wine is for everyone.
In pursuit of that mission, MWC has partnered with Lake Michigan College
to produce the first ever Judgement of Michigan wine evaluation to be
held Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. This event
will bring together a relevant, experienced, and diverse panel of wine
professionals to taste and evaluate the wines of Michigan.
Lake Michigan College, located in Benton Harbor, MI, is home to the Wine
and Viticulture program, designed to develop a professional class of
vineyard managers, winemakers, enologists, and entrepreneurs to power
the growth of the local and regional wine industry. The campus of Lake
Michigan College is home to the Midwest’s first commercial teaching
winery, housed in the Welch Center, one of the finest facilities of its kind in
the country.
The Judgement of Michigan is a tremendous opportunity for the Michigan
wine industry to put their best wines in front of restaurateurs, sommeliers,
wine retailers and distributors that actively promote, buy, and sell wine in
key markets locally, regionally, and throughout the USA. The judges are of
diverse palates and backgrounds, and all have an active presence on social
media, and are thus well positioned to enhance the notoriety and market
share of Michigan’s world class wines.
For the Judgement of Michigan, wines submitted will be categorized
according to style and variety, with the top wines in each category
receiving medals. Award winning wines will be featured in showcase
events in metropolitan areas throughout Michigan. The evenings before
and after the judging, Michigan winemakers and winery owners will have
the opportunity to network with the panel of judges at casual meet and
greet social events.
MWC is honored and excited to partner with Lake Michigan College and
our panel of judges on this historic wine evaluation event aimed at
solidifying the position of Michigan grape growing and winemaking on the
national and global wine stage. “

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