Iowa Wine: On The Farm and Now In The City
Like many Midwestern states, Iowa has recently experienced a dramatic increase in the number of wineries from 53 in 2006 to 76 today. Not only has the number of wineries increased, but the types...
Author: Mark Ganchiff
Chicagoist: 67 Craft Brewers Set to Open in Illinois
The Chicagoist reports that the number of craft brewers is swelling in Illinois and nationwide. Illinois has 57 craft brewers currently, but that number is set to double, according to the article. Makes you...
New Katie Cook Blog Post
Again, technical wine writing at its best from the University of Minnesota’s Katie Cook. In this episode, Katie makes Edelweiss Kabinett style and explains where that “foxy” smell really comes from: http://enology.umn.edu/2012/08/28/edelweiss-kabinett/
Washington Post Wine Critic Kinda-Sorta Likes Norton
Being a coastal wine critic means that you can’t like any wine that the wine critic herd has not already approved. So it’s encouraging that Washington Post critic Dave McIntyre comes within a hair’s...
Wisconsin Harvest Report from Eau Claire Leader Telegram
Across the 715,000 square mile area we call the Midwest, the grape harvest reports have a similar theme: Good quality, but reduced yields. This report from The Eau Claire Leader includes interviews with several...
Acquaviva Winery’s Multi-Row Bird Netting
Aquaviva Winery is using bird netting that covers multiple rows at its 20 acre vineyard in Northeast Illinois on the outskirts of Chicagoland. According to general manager, Joe Brandonisio, only red grapes are covered with...
Midwest Winery Dog of the Year Deadline August 31st
The deadline for Midwest Winery Dog of the Year photo entries is August 31st. Make sure your canine receives the credit it deserves and email your photo today. For simple entry instructions...
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Featured in Most Recent “Midwest Living”
The October 2012 issue of Midwest Living Magazine contains a six page color spread on Southern Illinois Wine. Numerous local wineries are featured. See: http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/illinois/the-good-life-along-illinois-shawnee-hills-wine-trail/
Cooper’s Hawk Opens in Merrillville, IN, Coming Soon to OH and MO
Chicago based Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant opened its ninth location this month in Hobart (Merrillville) Indiana. This year, Cooper’s Hawk also will be opening restaurants and wineries in Cincinnati, Columbus and Kansas City....
Illinois State Fair Wine Experience Photos
The Illinois Wine Experience at the Illinois State Fair moved to a new indoor location this year. Nearly 20 wineries served wine to visitors in the Twilight Ballroom on the Fairgrounds in Springfield....