Today’s guest is Emily Dockery, Executive Director of the Michigan Wine Collaborative. Emily shares her insights into the vital work of the Collaborative, which supports Michigan’s wine industry through strategic partnerships, advocacy, and education. Learn more about the initiatives connecting wineries, growers, and wine lovers across the state, and discover how Michigan is making its mark in the world of wine. Also included in the episode is a special segment with Stranger Wine Co. co-owner Maxx Eichberg.

Discover Michigan's wine scene! Explore more at:

• michiganwinecollaborative.com

• tastemichigan.org

• michiganwinecollaborative.com/vintage-michigan

Find local wine events:

• michiganwinecollaborative.com/category/events

• vintagemichigan.wildapricot.org/events

Have questions? Contact Emily at info@michiganwinecollaborative.com

Join Steve on this episode of If Vines Could Talk as he interviews Jason Menken, owner of The Bottle Run, Southwest Michigan’s premier boutique winery tour service. Combining his marketing expertise with a passion for wine, Jason has built a business that takes wine enthusiasts on curated journeys through the region’s beautiful vineyards and wineries. Discover the artistry behind The Bottle Run and how Jason is shaping the local wine tourism experience. For more information, check out thebottlerun.com or contact Jason directly at jason@btlrun.com

Join Jayme and me as we conduct a comparative tasting of three exquisite Rosés from the Lake Michigan Shore. With Easter approaching, these wines are perfect additions to your celebration. Go back and explore the art of Rosé production in Episode #35. In this episode, we taste:

- Domaine Berrien Rosé 2022

- Lawton Ridge Rosé 2022

- Veritas Estate Beach Day Rosé 2023

For more details, visit domaineberrien.com,lawtonridgewinery.com, and mivintageinn.com.