Category: Michigan

Hybrids Replacing Vinifera in Michigan

Hybrids Replacing Vinifera in Michigan

Since inception, Midwest Wine Press has been covering the hybrids versus vinifera race.  While we don’t have a horse in this contest, the potential for cold hardy wine grapes in our temperate climate best...

Gill’s Pier Winery to Close

Gill’s Pier Winery to Close

It’s sad news when any true local winery closes, but when one of the better wineries in the Midwest shuts down, it’s a real bummer. According to the Traverse City Record Eagle,  Gill’s Pier...

New Michigan Wine Video

New Michigan Wine Video

Midwest Wine Press columnist Michael Shafer stars in a new video about Michigan wine and the Michigan Wine Showcase,  April 20 at The Rattlesnake in Detroit. See: Discover Michigan Wines  According Schafer, who is...