The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) is excited to announce the 2021 Michigan Wine Month during the entire month of May.

The Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) is thankful to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for the opportunity to officially announce May 2021 as Michigan Wine Month.

The theme of 2021 Michigan Wine Month is “Michigan Wine For All.” The Michigan wine industry has an economic impact totaling $5.4 billion in the state of Michigan, including providing 47,000-plus jobs equaling $1.8 billion in wages, according to a 2017 study conducted by John Dunham & Associates. MWC is committed to increasing inclusion and expanding those numbers and our industry.
In addition to uniting the entire MI wine industry, Michigan Wine Month is dedicated to educating consumers across Michigan and beyond about the quality and variety of world-class Michigan wines and the potential of our industry. We also strive to inspire MI wine consumers to consider careers in the MI wine industry.

Support your local farmers, winemakers, hospitality workers, and our local wine industry by drinking and sharing Michigan wine all month long, and beyond.

This is a time we celebrate the return of MI Wine Country season. Make sure to visit your favorite Michigan tasting rooms…and maybe some new favorites too, but please do it safely, social distanced, and masked up…remember to be kind too! We are up to 170 wineries in Michigan with something to offer to every kind of wine drinker. Help our tasting rooms #StaySafeStayOpen by supporting your local tasting rooms and those across the state!

Happy Michigan Wine Month!

 

Categories: MI Wine Month (MAY), News, Shop MI Wine, Vintage MichiganMay 4, 2021

1st Black woman winemaker in Michigan opens Kzoo tasting room- Wood TV 8

Southern Michigan offers winery tours a day trip’s drive away- Chicago Tribune

Traverse City Uncorked Returns For Michigan Wine Month- MyNorth

Northern Michigan Winemakers Expecting High-Quality 2020 Vintage- MyNorth

Report: Wine Grape and Craft Beer Hops Farming Expands Across Michigan- Detroit Business

This Michigan Hiking Trail Takes You From Winery to Winery — and To-go Drinks Are Encouraged- Travel + Leisure

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan and St. Julian winery to hold event pairing wine, cookies- News Channel 3

This Northern Michigan vineyard pays tribute to Ireland’s famous Wine Geese- MLive

American Wine History has Deep Midwestern Roots- Wine Enthusiast 

Giving Up the Doctor Track for a Life in Wine — This Winemaker Found a New Unexpected Path at Michigan State- Paper City

Grape Expectations- Eater

This boozy hike in Southern Michigan has wineries at both ends- TimeOut

Best Driving Vacations: A Wine Lover’s Getaway- Columbus Monthly

Five Traverse City Wineries Win Awards at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition- 9&10 News

Hardy, Crisp and Rich: Meet Chardonnay’s Hybrid Grape- Wine Enthusiast

Michigan wineries are geared up to participate in #Openlocalwine Night on April 10th and are offering exciting deals for the celebration. Get your wine before the day of the event so that you're ready to go when the big online party starts. Click HERE FOR WINE SPECIALS that will deliver to your door for the big day!

To take part in #openlocalwine all you need to do is:

1. Get a bottle of local wine (or cider) and open it Saturday, April 10. 
2. Enjoy it with a nice meal – either home-cooked for takeout from your favorite local restaurant.
3. Post picture(s) of the wine or wines online – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter – using hashtag #openlocalwine. And tell us why you picked that wine (or wines) and who you are sharing it with.
4. Raise a glass to the winemaker who made it.
5. Drink it and enjoy it with your family.

Cheers! And thank you for choosing Michigan wines!

First-Ever Tie Announced in East Meets West Wine Challenge- Wine Industry Advisor

Lift Valentine’s Day spirits with Sex — Mawby’s sparkling wine- The Detroit News

Eat, Drink, Ski, Hike, Explore on These Northern Michigan Tours- MyNorth

Rural Development Grants Boost Northern Michigan Businesses- 9&10 News

New wine and jazz bar aims to make wine ‘fun and accessible- MLive

West Michigan’s Newest Jazz & Wine Bar Finds Live Music Niche- The Holland Sentinel

From the Cellar: What to Drink this Month in Northern Michigan- MyNorth

 

February 2021 Newsletter Get a recap from the 2021 MWC Annual Meeting, prepare for #OpenLocalWine, get your wines in Grand Rapid’s newest wine bar, learn more about MIOSHA visits for COVID, register for the Cold Climate Conference, participate in a growers survey, read a message from MWC President Dave Miller, and more!

#OpenLocalWine 2021 is Coming Up!

Join in the #OpenLocalWine fun this April! This event last year raised almost $40,000 that went directly into participating wineries’ tills (and that was only 30% of the participants reporting their sales from the event). Link to winery registration is at the bottom of the following article. thecorkreport.us/2021/01/announcing-openlocalwine-on-april-10-2021/ Here is some coverage from last year: www.detroitnews.com/story/life/food/2020/03/25/state-wineries-promote-online-sales-wine-home-night/2904521001/ www.pennlive.com/food/2020/05/recognition-of-local-wines-wineries-building-momentum-toward-fridays-national-toast.html ediblejersey.ediblecommunities.com/food-thought/its-time-openlocalwine-virtual-event

GRNOIR Now Open!

GRNoir is now open for online/curbside pickup Monday-Saturday from 2-10. They are offering 4 wine club tiers at various price points. Visit the website www.grnoir.com to view the shop and place wine/merchandise/gift card orders or call 616-719-1191 to place food order and wine order when ordering food. GRNoir is greatly looking forward to opening the space to the public and for wine events when it is safe to do so. Would you like to get your wines on the GRNoir list? Email Shatawn and Nadia HERE!

Michigan Wine in the News Check out notable mentions in the media featuring Michigan Wine Collaborative members and promoting the Michigan Wine Industry Keep Reading

Modales is now hiring Tasting Room management and associates. Apply at modaleswines.com/job-openings/.

Categories: Events, Jobs, News, Newsletters, Shop MI Wine, Virtual EventsFebruary 9, 2021

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