As the economy continues to limp along, more winery owners are diversifying their product offerings to boost their bottom lines. Some wineries are adding brewing capabilities, but in the Midwest, more wineries are starting...
Many wine enthusiasts are wondering about the he 2011 Honorary Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition Award that went to “2008 My Three Sons Norton” from Missouri. We can report that the wine was...
An interesting read from our friends at Gannett despite repeated assertions that Chambourcin, Seyval and Traminette are pure vinifera. Who will be the first in the Midwest to move in this direction? http://yourlife.usatoday.com/fitness-food/story/2012-01-03/Vineyards-give-grape-juice-a-chance-before-turning-to-wine/52368148/1
As reported in MWP during October 2011, Iowa has developed a Iowa Vintners Quality Alliance (IVQA) program modeled after the Canadian Vintners Quality Alliance which emphasizes terroir. The IVQA is managed by Murli...
The Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association (IGGVA) has won a USDA grant to conduct a census of the state’s vineyards and wineries according to Megan Pressnall, the IGGVA’s Director of External Relations. The...
The trend of Midwestern farmers diversifying from row crops to grapes is growing. For the Vogt family in Southern Minnesota, the motivation for starting the Four Daughters Winery, which opened December 15th, has much...
Distilled from Northern Michigan grapes, the new Chateau Chantal “Cinq a Sept” Brandy has been released at the winery only. The Brandy was aged five years in French Oak. According to Chateau Chantal, the...
The Jefferson Cup Wine Invitational Competition winners have been announced. The Jefferson Cup Invitational celebrated its twelfth year as the only competition that honors the best of the best among wineries from all of...
According to Lowell Land, President of the Kentucky Vineyard Society (KVS), the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board has awarded KVS a grant that will fund Dr. Tom Cottrell and two field viticultural assistants at the...
Often, it’s hard to find a parking spot at Herman’s Liquor Store in Ottawa, Illinois. The lines at the check out counter, always managed by at least two friendly and knowledgeable staff, attest to...