Reading over the wine grape harvest reports from various Midwest grape growing regions, it’s apparent that the Lake Erie shore between Cleveland and the Pennsylvania border had the most severe losses. As reported in...
The Northern Grapes Project (NGP) continues to advance our industry’s knowledge of the habits of Midwest wine tourists. The latest issue of Northern Grapes News, features the research of Michigan State University’s Dan McCole,...
As vineyards around the Midwest prepare to bring in their grapes, the record cold winter, late spring and cooler summer will drastically reduce the harvest for certain grape varieties, especially vinifera, in many areas....
Most of the wine purchased in the Midwest is consumed immediately or soon after purchase. In my experience, the best wines from our region are made to be enjoyed as soon as possible. For...
From the Toledo Blade comes news of a winery owner who got in trouble with the Federal Government. David Kraus- owner of Kraus Vineyard and Winery, Hermes Winery and Sand Hill Winery in Ohio-...
Diversifying product lines is a smart business move. But ask any of the increasing number of winery owners who have recently started to make beer and/or spirits as well as wine why they did...
No wine region in the world has as many wine trails as the Midwestern U.S. A big part of the Midwestern wine experience is visiting a winery to enjoy the terroir and perhaps speak...
Call me a dreamer, but I can envision a day when vineyards stretch out across the Midwest. In this future-land, the grapes from Midwest vineyards will be used to make wines that are sold...
After years of rapid expansion, the growth in the number of Midwest wineries slowed during the past year. Since the second quarter of 2013, the number of Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade...
After years of development and planning, the Pairings wine and food center in Geneva Ohio will open to the public this weekend. Pairings is showcase and learning center for Ohio wine and food which...