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Featured Region - Michigan

56 wineries, most within 25 miles of Lake Michigan, and 4 AVAs. Michigan is ranked 8th on the list of states with the most wineries. Click here to learn more about Michigan wine country.

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Wine News

Ore. wine pioneer David Lett dies at 69 - The Associated Press

Research and Markets: Market Sizes, Company Shares and Brand ... - MarketWatch

Taste The Wine (IRE) - SkySports

18th Annual Wine & Garlic Festival - WSET

Have new wine in new bottle - Times of India

Snooping & Scooping Local Gems For You. Latest Fashions, Wine, Parties - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Sweet Overload at NYC Wine & Food Festival - Gothamist

Gruene Music & Wine Festival packs the town - News 8 Austin

Study: Drinking Red Wine May Prevent Lung Cancer - FOXNews

Finish Line Is Cheese, Wine - Modesto Bee

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Great New Wine Site

What Makes a Good Wine Shop?

Great Wine Shop Off Beaten Path in Ludlow, VT

Looking for a Wine Bar in the Minneapolis - St. Paul Area

Wall Street Journal Getting Into Wine Business - Why?

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Decanting - A Blog About Fine Wine and Fine Dining

Wine Events

Thu - Oct 16 -- Sat - Oct 18
  California Wine Experience in New York - New York City

A 3-day wine event at New York's Marriott Marquis sponsored by the Wine Spectator. Event includes 2 evening grand tastings, daytime tastings, seminars, luncheons, and a "Grand-Award" Banquet. For more information see the California Wine Experience website.

Thu - Oct 16
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  Monterey Wine Festival - Monterey, CA

32nd annual Monterey Wine Festival at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. For more information see the Monterey Wine Festival web site.

Fri - Oct 17 -- Sun - Oct 19
  Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival - Millwood VA

12th annual Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival. For more information see the Shenandoah Valley Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival website.

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