September 2018 Newsletter

MWC Sponsor, Prestige Glassware, Unveils New Products

Prestige Glassware is a family run company now being operated by their second generation. They are a MICHIGAN company providing jobs in the community for 45 people. Prestige Glassware is officially recognized in the USA as a premium decorator of glassware.

Prestige has been a glassware decorator for 40 years and has expanded their product line from 12 items to over 950 items. Prestige products are mostly drinkware and similar styled vessels made from glass, ceramic, stainless steel or acrylic. They service a large variety of customers in the hospitality, brewery, winery, and distillery industries. The primary goal of Prestige Glassware is to establish professional relationships while branding other businesses to help them grow and become household names.

Click Here to visit Prestige on the web. E-mail fellow MWC member Richard Budd with any inquiries regarding Prestige.

Prestige Glassware is a valued member of the Michigan Wine Collaborative and our first newsletter sponsor. Thank you Prestige!

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Upcoming Cold Climate Survey

2018 VESTA Wine Sensory Workshop

This workshop will benefit winemakers, cellar workers, winery staff, and wine enthusiasts who seek a deeper understanding of these topics and their impact on a winery’s success. In addition, workshop attendees will be guided through sensory test methods to access perceived differences and preferences in wine.

Topics include: Welcome and Introduction to Tasting, White Sensory Standards, Red Sensory Standards, and Evaluating Palate Attributes: Alcohol, Acid, and Tannin Wine Defects, Descriptive Wine Analysis of White Wines, Descriptive Analysis of Red Wines, Laboratory Investigating, Wine Competition Methodology and Professional Wine Rating Systems. A certificate will be awarded after the completion of this workshop.

The workshop will be hosted by Chateau Chantal on November 10 & 11. Board member, Cristin Hosmer, will also be offering tours on November 9th of Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula on November 12th.

To view the schedule and register Click Here!

Michigan Wine Grape Commission

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A Message from MWC President on the Michigan Wine Grape Commission

MWC Sponsors the Eastern Winery Exposition

Planning for the 8th Annual Eastern Winery Expositionis underway! This is the largest production wine and grape trade show and conference in the Eastern United States. The event will take place next March 19th-March 21st in Syracuse, NY. MWC is honored to be sponsoring the much anticipated event and we are excited to announce members will receive 10% off seminar and/or trade show registration. The event will provide a wide selection of speakers, sessions, and workshops related to enology, viticulture, marketing, and technology. There is also a trade show with almost 200 exhibitors.

2019 NW MI Orchard & Vineyward Show

MWC Member Showcase- September 2018

MWC cannot get enough of showcasing our members and their many accolades. We saw many of our producing members getting coverage this summer resulting in the Michigan wine industry gaining steam. This month we are sharing stories from the past month which caught our eye. Know something we don’t?Shareaccolades, achievements, and events with us anytime and we will be happy to share your news!

The Northern Express ran a piece highlighting the members of theBay View Wine Trail. While not as established as other wine trails in the state, Bay View is picking up steam with a growing number of award winning wines and producers under its belt. Some mutual members of Bay View Wine Trail and MWC includeWalloon Lake Winery,Rudbeckia Farm, andPetoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery. To read the article Click Here!

MAWBYwas selected to be featured at a Seattle brunch event with wine writer,Elizabeth Smith. This brunch was an intimate event attended by both industry professionals and the novice alike to create an experience of shared impressions of some of the trending sparkling in the U.S. Included in the line up with MAWBY’s Sex wereFrank Family Vineyards,Rosemont of Virginia Vineyards & Winery, andAdami- Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Stayed tuned to Elizabeth Smith’s blog for MAWBY coverage.

MyNorth featuredAmoritas Vineyardsin a piece providing background on the up and coming producer. This article tenderly expresses the affinity of the winery project to the Goodell family and the motivation behind the increasingly recognizable wines. To view the article Click Here!

And just a reminder, feel free to send us content you think should be highlighted throughout the industry. Please reach out to us here!

MDARD Rural Development Grant Opportunity

To learn more about requirements and how to apply Click Here!

Craft Beverage Council Board Announced

On October 3, 2018 the official announcement of the new Craft Beverage Council was released. Below is information directly from Michigan.gov:

Terms expiring Sept. 30, 2019:
Rosalind Mayberry of Grand Haven is the wine buyer and consultant/educator for D&W Fresh Market. Mayberry has been studying wine for more than 50 years and has judged wine in France and the United States. She also is a judge at the Michigan Wine Competition and an adjunct faculty member of the Culinary Institute of Baker College in Muskegon where she developed and taught the wine program in Food and Beverage Management. Mayberry holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. She will serve as the representative of retail food establishments that hold a specifically designated merchant license and sell Michigan wines or beer.

Dustin Stabile of Boyne Falls is the vice president and head winemaker for Mackinaw Trail Winery & Vineyard. Stabile attended Michigan State University and will represent wine makers.

Zachary Owen of Temperance is the vice president of Temperance Distilling. Owen holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo. He will serve as the representative of distillers that manufacture more than 60,000 gallons of spirits per year.

Terms expiring Sept. 30, 2020:
Jim Holton of Mount Pleasant is the owner of Mountain Town Brewing Company & Steakhouse, Camille’s on the River, and Alma Brewing Co. and was one of the first to hold a micro brewer license in the state of Michigan. He is a former mayor of Mount Pleasant, was a city commissioner for the city of Mount Pleasant and is currently the chair of the Michigan Restaurant Association. Holton holds a bachelor’s degree in science economics and business administration from Central Michigan University and will serve as a representative of restaurants that hold a Class C license and serve Michigan wines, beer or sprits.

Scott Graham of Lansing is the executive director of the Michigan Brewers Guild. He was previously a sales manager at Miller Brewing Company and the corporate brewmaster for Big Buck Brewery. He is a current member of the Master Brewers Association of America and a past board member for the Michigan Brewers Guild. Graham attended Kalamazoo College and will serve as the representative of micro brewers or brewpub license holders.

Bradley Stevenson of Grand Rapids is the chief production officer for Founders Brewing Company and was the vice president of operations at Founders from 2011-2014. He is active in the brewing industry nationally and locally. He is a member of the Beer City Brewers Guild and is a past board member of the Michigan Brewers Guild. Stevenson attended Michigan State University and will serve as the representative of large brewers.

Terms expiring Sept. 30, 2021:
Brian Lesperance of Fennville is the vice president of Fenn Valley Vineyards where he is responsible for running all daily operations. Prior to entering the wine industry, he was the marketing director of TechSmith Corp. Lesperance holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business and will serve as the representative of wine makers.

Michael Beck of St. Johns is the president of Uncle John’s Cider Mill, Inc. He is the founder and current president of the Michigan Wine Producers Association and is the founder and current chair of CiderCon, the industry’s educational and trade show opportunity. Beck holds a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Ferris State University and will serve as the representative of wine makers that primarily manufacture cider.

Richard Anderson of Thompsonville is the owner and spirits operations officer for Iron Fish Distillery. Previously, he was an independent consultant on strategy, community change and business development and technology commercialization. Anderson holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from Northern Michigan University. He will serve as the representative of small distillers.

After initial appointments, members will serve three-year terms.

To view the official release Click Here!

We NEED You!

MWC has been making some big strides in areas ranging from marketing and promotion of our industry to exploring viticultural advancements, research opportunities, and apprenticeship programs. We need your help so we can accomplish even more. Let’s collaborate!

Many of our committees are recruiting volunteers to aid in achieving their many goals. To check out 2018 goals for committees Click Here!We are adding to these every day and looking for good ideas from you.

Are you looking for specialized advertisement to the Michigan wine industry? We can help with that! We are currently accepting newsletter sponsors for 2019. For more information on sponsorship E-mail us!

Spread the word onMichigan Wine Collaborative! We are looking for new members to help propel us and the Michigan wine industry to the next frontier. Every fruitful recruitment by a current MWC member receives a thank you gift from us!

Member Satisfaction Survey Sent Out to Members

Click Here To Take The Survey!

We need to hear from you! Only a small portion of our membership has completed the satisfaction survey. MWC wants to secure satisfaction from ALL members. Please take the Member Satisfaction Survey to help us define our goals and trajectory for the rest of 2018 and beyond. Let us know how we are doing. And as always, Thank you for being loyal and valued members of the Michigan Wine Collaborative.

Southwest Michigan Harvest Notes from President, Dave Miller

Welcome to Our Newest Members!

For more news and information, please visit us atwww.michiganwinecollaborative.com. If you haven’t already please like us onFacebook, follow us on Instagram@michiganwinecollaborative, and on Twitter@MIWineCollab. We look forward to seeing you online!

Cheers,

Dave Miller, President

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Do you have an event, news, or accolade you would like published through MWC? E-mail Emily at [email protected] to submit material.

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 in October. Call in information will be listed on Basecamp. Contact Us if you would like to be sent that information

ATTENTION:The Communications committee has recently merged with our Membership committee.

Membership committee call date is November 23rd at 9am. Call in information will be listed on Basecamp. Contact Us if you would like to be sent that information or to check in about the date of the call. Any inquiries may be directed to committee chair Gina Shay.

Sustainability committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 13th at 10am. Call in information is listed on Basecamp. Contact Us if you would like to be sent that information. Any inquiries may be directed to committee chair Matt Moersch.

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 November 6th at 10 am. Board meetings will take place the first Tuesday of the month unless otherwise noted. For call-in information check Basecamp or contact us here.