This column commemorates the fourth anniversary of Midwest Wine Press. During that time, we’ve produced over 500 original articles about our regional wine industry, by far the most of any publication. In retrospect, I...
After much swishing and spitting, winners have been confirmed at the 2015 International Cold Climate Wine Competition (ICCWC), held today at the University of Minnesota’s Continuing Education Conference Center in St. Paul, MN. The...
According to the Grand Forks Herald, the 13th winery in North Dakota recently opened. 4e Winery makes wine from fruit and the aronia berry. We have heard many good things about aronia berries...
Listed below are the top award winners for the major Midwestern Wine Competitions. The Cold Climate Wine Competition in Minnesota winners can be accessed by clicking the link below. It’s heartening to see so...
Recently, I returned from a trip to the Central Virginia wine producing region around Charlottesville. There are many similarities between Virginia and the Midwest that demonstrate the promise of our Midwestern wine industry. Hybrid...
The Traverse City Record Eagle reports more weather related problems in the Traverse City area. This time it’s the loss of electricity slowing winery operations. See: Locals Look To Government for More Help See:...
You many not think of local wineries in the context of family farms. But a recent article in TwinCities.com portrays Minnesota winery owners as the new small farmers. We’ve written extensively about Minnesota wine...
One reason that Michigan has such a robust wine industry is the money from non-retailer state license fees for breweries, distillers and wineries goes to fund the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council. That...
From the Drinks Business we bring you another effort by the backwards element in McHenry, Illinois to block a winery from opening. This time the county is fighting the Fraternite of Notre Dame, a...
From the Big Ten Network comes a new story about new University of Wisconsin enologist Nick Smith. Nick’s winemaking articles in Midwest Wine Press have attracted thousands of readers. The article gives the impression...