Michigan wine competition gets a new look, name

By Greg Tasker

Special to The Detroit News

  The annual judging of Michigan wines returns Aug. 3 after a year hiatus but with a new location, new judges, new format and a renewed focus on spreading the word about the quality and variety of wines being produced in the Great Lakes State.

  Called the Judgement of Michigan, the day-long event will bring together an all-new, more diverse panel of judges from Michigan and other parts of the country to evaluate wines submitted by about 55 wineries in a blind tasting. The 22 judges represent restaurateurs, distributors, sommeliers, wine retailers, national writers and social influencers... (Continue reading article here.)