Owners, staff, and guests celebrating the opening of the new Michigan by the Bottle location in Lake Orion.

Michigan by the Bottle Opens Fourth Metro Detroit Location

Michigan by the Bottle (MBTB) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 12 celebrating the opening of its...
Ken Schramm of Schramm's Mead.

Schramm’s Mead Seeks a Successor

Ever since Ken Schramm received a home-brewing kit for Christmas in 1987, his life has revolved around beverage...
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7 Trails to Check Out in Michigan Wine Country

Michigan’s wine trails make it easy to visit multiple tasting rooms in one trip and get a well-rounded...
Michigan's AVAs in Order of Establishment

Michigan’s 5 American Viticultural Areas

Fennville Fennville in southwestern Michigan was the state’s first AVA — and one of the first in the nation...
Cabernet Franc Grape Vine. Ripe Cabernet Grapes On The Vine.

The Great Lakes State Grape Debate

Think Napa Valley and wine, and what springs to mind? Cabernet Sauvignon. What about Oregon? Pinot Noir. And...
Wine bottles stored in a shelf

How to Store, Serve, and Pair Wine with Food

Not too long ago, while visiting a winery with a small group of friends, I was summoned to...
A wine label with markings that identify how to read it properly

How to Read a Wine Label

Here is how to read a wine label:1. Winery Name or Brand2. Bottle Capacity3. Grape Variety/Wine Name: Wines...
Vineyard hill with terracing

Why Some Michigan Vineyards Are Terracing Their Grapes

Dennis Devitt estimates that he planted nearly 10,000 acres of vineyards during the many years he spent working...
Laurentide Winery grows 4-plus acres of Sauvignon Blanc.

Michigan Vignerons Embrace Growing Nontraditional Grape Varieties

When Wyncroft owner James Lester first started planting grapes in 1984, he was a trailblazer in insisting on...
Lake Michigan insulates the Old Mission Peninsula in the winter,

How Climate Change Is Impacting Michigan’s Wine Scene

Sean O’Keefe has followed the weather patterns on the Old Mission Peninsula for decades. His father moved the...
Chateau Grand Traverse Grape Bins
Photo of Chateau Grand Traverse: Traverse City Tourism

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