Excerpts from the Introduction of From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries:
It’s time to take another look at Michigan wine. Fifty wineries stretching throughout every corner of our “mitten†state and into the Upper Peninsula are producing very dry to very sweet wines, many of which are beating wines from renowned wine regions, like California and New York, in national and international competitions, year after year.
Appreciate Michigan wines just as you may appreciate wines from other parts of the world. If you’re new to wine, visiting our Great Lakes state wineries is a perfectly comfortable way to find a wine to love. Believe us, the wines are so diverse, from one end of the spectrum to the other, you will fall in love with Michigan all over again because of the great wines being produced here.
And, yes, we have the sweet cherry and apple wines and hybrid wines with quirky names you may have never heard of, like Maréchal Foch and Vignoles. We also grow traditional European vinifera grapes, though, like Cabernet Franc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that are producing some of the finest wines in the world.
… our stories give insight into the people behind Michigan wine and give you a behind-the-scenes peek into their winemaking operations. And like us, you’ll discover Michigan wineries are run by farmers, entrepreneurs and conservationists, all rolled into one.
These men and women of Michigan wine are passionate for preserving our farmland and for growing high-quality fruit. They are passionate for sharing how best to enjoy their wines and appreciate the flavors that are truly unique to Michigan for its maritime Great Lakes climate. In essence, they are passionate for creating value-added agriculture and destinations where great wines and food are married for the ultimate experience.
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