Midwest Wine Press Blog

Chankaska Creek Named Best Minnesota Winery

Chankaska Creek Named Best Minnesota Winery

Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery was recently named ‘Best Minnesota Winery of 2015″ by the Star Tribune. With over 100 categories, Star Tribune’s Best of Minnesota awards recognize a prestigious group who represent this...

Hybrids Replacing Vinifera in Michigan

Hybrids Replacing Vinifera in Michigan

Since inception, Midwest Wine Press has been covering the hybrids versus vinifera race.  While we don’t have a horse in this contest, the potential for cold hardy wine grapes in our temperate climate best...

Swedish Roots in Southern Illinois

It started with a move from Sweden that was only supposed to last one year. Anders and Gerd Hedman never had any intention to stay for longer, but during their short time in Southern...

UW Madison Hosts Sparkling Wine Workshops

UW Madison Hosts Sparkling Wine Workshops

UW-Madison announces a three session workshop series covering the traditional method of sparkling wine production. The goal is to encourage sparkling wine production from cold climate varietals. Interested in adding sparkling wine to your...

Large Winery Planned For Southern Indiana

Large Winery Planned For Southern Indiana

According to the Dubois County Herald, ground was broken recently for a new winery on the shores of Patoka Lake in south-central Indiana.  The new Patoka Lake Winery will have a 300 person event...

Cue Tannin Binding Now

This article is sponsored by Scott Laboratories. For more information on product offerings, please contact Scott Labs at 800-821-7254 or visit Scott Laboratories. This is the second part of the story about tannins in...

Osgood Files Floats Great Marketing Idea

Osgood Files Floats Great Marketing Idea

Always enjoy Charles Osgood’s CBS radio reports.  He’s a great reporter who creates stories about all the amazing things that are happening in this world that go unnoticed.  You’ll have to listen to the...