Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis are authors of award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries, a 2008 Michigan Notable Book. The native Michiganders share a passion for living and playing along the Great Lakes and exploring wine and food destinations. Researching Michigan’s earliest wine pioneers ignited a passion for Michigan’s rich agricultural history and has turned the authors into avid historians. They continue to be most intrigued with today’s hardworking winemakers and other agriculturalists who inspire them to share their stories. Stay tuned here for upcoming books.

Read more about wine country by visiting blogs we write for other organizations:

Michigan Uncorked on Absolute Michigan: absolutemichigan.com

Wine Travel Blog on MyNorth, the online connection for Traverse Magazine: myupnorth.com

Seeking a lively presentation? Get in touch!

Writing is our passion. (We wrote two books after all, and are working on number three!) We also love to share our passion for Michigan wine country and its history through presentations. Email us at getintouch@michiganvine.com to schedule a book signing and presentation today.

In regard to presentations, we've shared our stories and photographs of wine country at:

* Numerous statewide libraries in such lovely communities as Grand Rapids, East Tawas, Livonia, Royal Oak, Chelsea, East Lansing and Chesaning.

* Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council's Annual Meeting

* Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor

* Michigan State University in Professor Ron Perry's wine appreciation class  / Dr. Perry shares:

"Once again, thank you so much for coming and sharing your experiences and enthusiasm for our wine industry. You two are, without a doubt, the greatest ambassadors of Michigan wines."

Get in touch if you're interested in a Michigan Wine presentation or conference seminar.