For Wine Lovers

Did you know?

• Michigan has 13,500 acres of vineyards, making Michigan the fourth largest grape-growing state; about 1,500 acres are devoted to wine grapes, making Michigan the eighth in wine grape production.

• Michigan’s 45 commercial wineries produce more than 200,000 cases of wine annually, making Michigan 13^th in wine production.

• Harvest season begins at the end of August in the southwest and may extend into November in the northwest region.