The owners of a proposed new wine bar in downtown Kent received a variance for a liquor license transfer from Kent City Council Wednesday.

Essex County wineries anticipate superior vintages from last year's record-quality harvest, and they're booking an increasing number of weddings, tours, tastings and festivals to show off what they have to offer.

"We will be selling wine by the glass, bottle and case," Buchanan said. "We will be deepest in French wines, also Burgundy, Rhône and Alsatian wines, along with Languedoc-Roussillon. Also wines from most or other renowned winemaking areas in the world: Italy, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand.

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Five neighboring states in the Midwest announced a new tourism initiative yesterday that makes it easier to experience all 43 "wine trails" within their borders

Carpenter Creek Cellars winemaker Randy Rottler said they have something to prove.

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The Indiana Senate passed legislation Tuesday on a 38-9 vote that advocates believe could lead to the creation of the state's own bourbon trail.

Governor Rick Snyder has declared April as "Michigan Wine Month" to honor Michigan's wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry's significant contribution to the economy.

Trinchero Family Estates, a California-based winery, has entered into a distribution agreement with Southern Wines & Spirits of Indiana to expand its distribution network in the state and country.

Two Dane County wineries notched awards at the International Eastern Wine competition last month in Santa Rosa, California.

"We are excited to expand our relationship into Indiana with the Trinchero Family-their organization and their iconic Napa Valley and international brands. We are both strong, family-owned enterprises, and we share many synergies in our respective values, goals and operations."

From openings to closings, from changes in ownership to changes in market status, a number of area wineries on both Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsula are experiencing transitions.

The Fenton Winery & Brewery will continue its expansion with the March 13 ribbon-cutting for its new Homebrewing & Winemaking Supply Store.

From openings to closings, from changes in ownership to changes in market status, a number of area wineries on both Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsula are experiencing transitions. Here's a quick look at developments taking place on the Northern Michigan wine scene.

The Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is showcasing the area's seven wineries. They've put together a new "Lucky7 Wine Guide" booklet with details and photos of each winery, as well as a list of local events.

Wayne E. Chaplin, president and chief operating officer, Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., -the country's leading wine and spirits distributor-announced today that Southern has signed long-term distribution agreements with Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) in Colorado and Indiana.

Experts say the growth in the popularity of wine is part of the foodie movement that is taking hold in Indiana

"Wine consumption across the Midwest and especially Indiana is definitely increasing," said Ted Huber, the winemaker at Huber Winery in southern Indiana, now in its seventh generation. "Last year, we made over 100,000 gallons."