Ready for the Harvest by lpwines
While Governor Snyder has made a lot of changes in his first few months in office, he joined his predecessor in proclaiming April Michigan Wine Month. Sales of Michigan wines in the state rose nearly 12 percent in 2010, while total wine sales increased just 4 percent. Michigan wine sales have outpaced total wine sales for the past 10 years, doubling the Michigan wineries' market share to 6.5 percent. In the past year alone, Michigan added 10 new wineries. New Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) Director Keith Creagh said:
"Michigan's 81 wineries welcome more than 1 million visitors to their tasting rooms each year and offer a truly Pure Michigan agri-tourism experience. Not only do these businesses offer a quality product and memorable experience, but our wine and grape industries also contribute nearly $800 million to the state's economy annually."
We have a ton of Michigan wine events and If you can't make it out to the tasting rooms please take time to explore Michigan wine through Absolute Michigan's Michigan Wine section and the Michigan Wine & Grape Industry Council web site to learn about the excellent offerings that are produced right here in the Mitten!
Shannon & Cortney Casey have become the online face of Michigan wine through their dynamic Michigan By the Bottle web site and are celebrating Michigan wine in grand style with their SUPER HUGE Michigan Wine Month Giveaway. Every single day in April they are giving away prizes including wine-related apparel and glassware, gift cards, VIP tastings, tours and wine event tickets to lucky fans! Click the link for the details - entry is easy!
Upcoming 2011 Michigan Wine Events
If you haven't done so, you owe it to yourself to get out and explore Michigan's various wine regions. Here is a sampling of upcoming events designed for both seasoned tasters and those wanting to learn more and experience first hand the excellent wines that our wineries are producing. Know of one that's not here? Post it in the comments!
Michigan International Wine Expo - April 15 & 16 - Rock Financial Showplace, Novi
Michigan Wine Celebration - April 9 & 10 - Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail
The Michigan Wine & Food Showcase- April 11 - Radisson Bloomfield Hills
Spring Sip & Savor - April 30 & May 1
Blossom Days - May 14 & 15 - Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula
Great Lakes Wine Festival - May 21 - Michigan International Speedway
Leland Wine & Food Festival - June 11 - Leland
Festival of the Sun June 25, 2011 - Lansing Old Town
Traverse City Wine & Art Festival - August 20 - Traverse City
Meadow Brook Wine & Food Festival - August 27 & 28 - Rochester Hills
For a complete list of events celebrating Michigan Wine Month and wine in Michigan, visit www.michiganwines.com.
Michigan Wine Country Magazine
The 2011 edition of Michigan Wine Country is now available. It is an an indispensable guide to the wines and wineries of Michigan. The magazine contains maps and touring information, as well as a popular section on "what's new at the wineries. Order your complimentary copy today. While there we encourage you to join the Vintage Michigan Club and take advantage of the special savings it offers.
Here is an interview with Steve Scheffel, President of Goodrich's East Lansing about the growth of Michigan wines. Goodrich's is one of the leading sellers of Michigan wine. Find many more places to buy at absolutemichigan.com/Wine. Steve says he doesn't carry Michigan wines because he's a nice guy (although he is) but rather because the sell.
Also click here to check out a whole lot more Michigan wine videos!
One Comment
Not only is the Michigan wine industry itself growing, it's spurring the production and sales of many Michigan-made products related to the enjoyment of wine. Available at Michigan-Made.com are wine journals, Petoskey stone wine stoppers, unique wine racks and wine cork pullers made from deer antlers, sterling silver corkscrew pendants, and a wide assortment of rhinestone aprons celebrating the fruit of the vine. Cheers!
Like or Dislike:
2 
0
2 Trackbacks/Pingbacks
[...] month of April, Absolute Michigan has been kicking out Michigan wine posts & prizes in honor of Michigan Wine Month. There’s still more to come so tune in at [...]
Like or Dislike:
0 
0
[...] the vineyards don’t look like this right now, April is Michigan Wine Month, a time to celebrate the vines & wines of [...]
Like or Dislike:
0 
0
Post a Comment