Midwest Wine Press has received many reports of herbicide misapplication recently from all over the region. Today’s mishap near Springfield, Illinois is an example of the careless way agricultural chemicals are often being applied....
The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association (IGGVA) is launching a new brand identity and supporting advertising campaign to be rolled out at the Illinois Wine Experience during the Illinois State Fair, August 9-18,...
The Mid-American Wine Competition in Des Moines was the first major American wine competition to judge wine in relation to food pairings. Chief judge Doug Frost of Kansas City, one of only three people in...
Anecdotal evidence suggests that during the last few years the number of winery tour companies across the Midwest has grown, reflecting general growth across the Midwest wine industry. In the first installment of a...
The following Midwestern Wineries Won Gold or Best of Class Medals at the 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition: Illinois– Gold- Blue Sky Vineyard– Viognier – $20.00 & Over 2011 Shawnee Hills Dry Hill Viognier...
Plum Market, one of Michigan’s premium wine and specialty grocers, opened its first Illinois location at 1233 North Wells Street in Chicago on June 26th. Certified Sommelier Anthony Minne relocated from the Plum Market...
The Illinois State Fair Wine Competition was held June 17-19, 2013 at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. Brad Beam and Megan Pressnal of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintner Association coordinated the event. Best...
According to the new documentary Somm, “Chefs have figured it out, sommeliers have become the rock stars of the industry and now it’s a completely different level of person who wants to be a somm.” And what...
Binny’s, the retail market share leader for wine sales in metropolitan Chicago, is expanding its store near North and Clybourn in Chicago to 50,000 square feet (which is 1.15 acres.) Binny’s carries little, if...
According to Reed Wilson, Ottawa’s Director of Economic Development, the third year of the Ottawa 2 Rivers’ Wine and Jazz Fest held June 7-9 brought 4,000 people to the 17 vintner’s displays in the...