California is responsible for 90% of the wine production in the US, but the wine scene in Michigan is growing. Michigan has 75 wineries that contribute in excess of $300 million to the state economy, according to the Michigan Grape & Wine Industry Council.
And if you want to make a trek to a corner of the state called Old Mission Peninsula, you’ll find unblemished beauty on an 18-mile-long slice of paradise, with rocky coastlines and peaceful, rural atmosphere and soon to be eight wineries. You won’t be alone, though. Some 35,000-45,000 folks travel the rural two lane road to taste at these wineries.
It’s a prime growing area for Rieslings and it has produced some prize winners: Chateau Grand Traverse’s 2008 Lot 49 Riesling was Best of Class at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition and Best of Class/Silver in the London International Wine & Spirits Competition.
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