At the farmers market, each person would be limited to three 2-ounce samples of wine

Future husband and wife Eric Harris and Emily Hart -- the "two Es" -- are eager to see what started as a hobby and became an addiction finally turned into a business

We've had one of the most unusual spring season's this year with snow and freezing temperatures. But how is the weather affecting wineries in our area?

The new winery, which belongs to The Wisconsin Winery Association, will have a tasting room, a grapevine room for conducting special events, a park-like setting for outdoor gatherings and an outdoor patio.

Two million people expected to visit Michigan wineries in 2013.

Today, Governor Rick Snyder, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and the Grand Traverse Conservation District recognized seven wineries and four vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula for all becoming verified in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). Through the verification process, the vineyards implemented voluntary and proactive pollution prevention practices.

Spring has been slow in coming up north, but the buds on trees and vines are starting to swell as witnessed by more than two dozen scribes who recently converged on Traverse City for the annual Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association Media Day.

Two EE's Winery, near Roanoke, has bottled its first wines and is awaiting necessary federal approvals of the winery labels. It will be able to open for business shortly after those are received, said winery manager Eric Harris.

Today, Governor Rick Snyder, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and the Grand Traverse Conservation District recognized seven wineries and four vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula for all becoming verified in the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP). Through the verification process, the vineyards implemented voluntary and proactive pollution prevention practices.

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Spotlight Multi-Billion Dollar Impact on Wisconsin Economy

Downstate Rep. Mike Bost (R) is sponsoring a proposal that would tax Illinois wine sales two cents per gallon. If HB 3331 becomes law, the proceeds from the tax would be used to promote Illinois' wine industry.

Gov. Rick Snyder thinks it should be easier to make, buy and sell alcoholic beverages in Michigan, Gary Heinlein reports in The Detroit News.

The Quintessential Family Wineries' "Road Trip," makes stops in Chicago, Denver and Vail, CO the week of May 13t

The new winery is the brainchild of co-owners Chuck and Sherry Compton and Jeff and Donna Clark.

According to Michigan Wines, the official website of the Michigan Wine Industry, sales of Michigan wine in the state rose more than 6 percent in 2012, while total wine sales increased just 1 percent.

Grape growers in southwest Michigan are being invited to attend the first in-season meeting from Michigan State University Extension officials

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Spotlight Multi-Billion Dollar Impact on Michigan Economy

Michigan wines are bursting with flavor after an exceptional season last year, and this year is already off to a good start. Grape farmers say it will be a great year for buying local wine.

An influx of artists, artisans and budding Web entrepreneurs is energizing C-town's wine scene. Here's where to drink it all in when passing through.

Craft Beer production may be growing in West Michigan, but long before it became popular to brew your own beer, west Michigan was wine country, and that business is also seeing substantial growth.