Michigan Wines

Amid a global downturn in wine consumption, northern Michigan wineries are offering experiences beyond drinking. For some, that means snowshoeing, or more live music or, yes, allowing visitors to get up close with live goats.

Michigan wineries are fighting back against a worldwide decline in wine consumption by leaning into tourism, special events, creative activities — and goats.

Warm, dry weather means more time for grapes to ripen and fewer opportunities for disease.

A viticulture extension educator in northwest Michigan is testing whether lasers could be an effective bird repellent for grape growers.

A polka-dot pest is getting closer to Northern Michigan. It poses a threat to Michigan's wine industry, but many grape farmers say they're optimistic they'll be OK, even as they prepare for the worst.

This week on Points North, how climate change is causing diseases to thrive in Michigan’s fruit crops. Plus, winemakers Up North pursue more…

Bernie Rink of Boskydel Vineyard died at 92 last night.His youngest son Andy Rink says his dad started making wine in his basement in the 50s before…

Mark Johnson, one of the pioneers of winemaking in northern Michigan, has died. He was 65 years old.Johnson grew up in Mancelona, but he learned…

Don Coe helped commercialize northern Michigan’s wine industry. He founded Black Star Farms near Suttons Bay 17 years ago.Coe retired last month and…

After years of winning national competitions, and years of praise in major publications, there's no longer any question that Michigan does indeed make...