The History of Michigan Wines: 150 Years of Winemaking along the Great Lakes
Get the only book that documents Michigan's dynamic 150-year wine history!
Meet passionate winemakers starting with Joseph M. Sterling who ignites the state's first viable wine industry in the 1800s along Lake Erie. Learn about bootlegging across the Detroit River, the national headline-generating raid on barrels of red wine in the Upper Peninsula and how three winemakers solidify their place in history during this era. After Michigan is the first state to repeal Prohibition in 1933, several wineries rapidly ramp up production, thrusting the state into a leadership position. The industry explodes through the 1960s before production drops due to a changing marketplace. Fortunately, new grape varietals crop up, spurring resurgence in the industry. Today, Michigan is garnering worldwide attention for its wines influenced by varying terroir along the Great Lakes. Experience Michigan's vibrant wine history and learn how the second most agriculturally-diverse state and top tourism region is reshaping its future as a premier agritourism destination. (paperback book) Buy The History of Michigan Wines
From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries
Get the only book that celebrates Michigan wine country, wines and winemakers with intriguing behind-the-scene stories, beautiful photographs and interesting side features (192 page, hard-cover book). Buy From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries
