GerardVineyard
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According to an study by MSU, Michigan is the fourth largest grape producer in the nation. A quote from MyNorth.com, "Michigan has seen wine grape growth increase by 500 percent since 1973, and the state's wine industry has grown from fewer than 10 to 86 wineries, producing more than 1 million gallons of wine each year, according to the site.
More than 800,000 visitors make the trek to Michigan vineyards each year. In West Michigan, these include wineries that dot the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas near Traverse City, and Fennville to the south.
And all those bottles add up. Michigan's wine industry contributes $300 million annually to Michigan’s economy.
Lately, there's even been a push by some wine lovers to seek out wines crafted with only Michigan-grown grapes.
Michigan wine grapes include riesling, pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot blanc, cabernet franc, merlot, and chardonel."
More than 800,000 visitors make the trek to Michigan vineyards each year. In West Michigan, these include wineries that dot the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas near Traverse City, and Fennville to the south.
And all those bottles add up. Michigan's wine industry contributes $300 million annually to Michigan’s economy.
Lately, there's even been a push by some wine lovers to seek out wines crafted with only Michigan-grown grapes.
Michigan wine grapes include riesling, pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot blanc, cabernet franc, merlot, and chardonel."