Full Extent of Winter Damage Becoming Apparent
You hear a lot of people in the Midwest complain about how cold it was last winter. But unless you spent the winter around or above 45 degrees north, you have nothing to complain...
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North Carolina Winery to Feature Cold Hardy Grapes
Sweet Home Carolina Winery in Yadkinville, NC, west of Winston-Salem, will feature wines made from Brianna, Edelweiss, Noiret and Diamond according to Yadkinvillripple.com. We’re very familiar with the first three hybrid grapes at Sweet...
Acres of Land Winery To Be Auctioned
According to the Richmond Register, a winery once hailed as a boon to Madison County, Kentucky tourism is scheduled to go on the auction block Tuesday, July 22. – See more at: http://www.richmondregister.com/localnews/x611402940/Acres-of-Land-winery-scheduled-for-auction#sthash.Nu5CdpIs.dpuf
Flagship Wine Grapes of The Future
The Drinks Business published its “Flagship Wines Grapes of the Future” on July 2nd. The list,which is accessible via the link below, contains not one hybrid or cold hardy grape. Recently, Midwest Wine Press...
Montana Grape and Wine Association Formed
The Daily Inter Lake in Montana reports that the Montana Grape and Wine Association has been formed. The mission of the new Association is to grow cold hardy grapes in Montana, including the Flathead...
Cold Hardy Grape Documentary Debuts
The short-form documentary “Cold Climate Grapes Uncorked” premiered Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Sovereign Estate Vineyard and Winery in Waconia, Minnesota. The husband-and-wife team of Marcus and Emily Taplin launched a Kickstarter campaign to...
Growing Grapes: It’s Tough All Over
After this past winter, it’s tempting to question the efficacy of growing grapes in northern climes. However a quick scan of recent grape growing headlines reveals that several of the world’s major grape growing...
Illinois State Fair 2014 Wine Competition Winners
The winners of the 2014 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition have been announced. To see the winners, you’ll have to click the link to the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association website below. To...
Wisconsin Wine Featured on The Today Show
Wisconsin was featured on NBC’s Today Show as an “off the beaten path” wine destination that’s kid friendly: See: Five Wine Destinations Off the Beaten Path
Traverse City Wine and Art Festival Photos
Midwest Wine Press columnist Michael Schafer- aka The Wine Counselor- was entertaining and educating at his booth during this past weekend’s Traverse City Wine and Art Festival. Michael tours Michigan and the United States...