September 25, 2007

Lansing - Michigan tourists are seeing red! And pink! And even some gold! From a brilliant red cabernet franc, to a gorgeous pink pinot noir rosé, to the golden hue of a late harvest riesling, Michigan wines match the stunning colors of the season. With more than 50 wineries scattered across the Great Lakes State, fall color tourists will discover that some of the best places to view autumn colors are also great places to find award-winning wines.

There are many events this fall that provide opportunities to sample a variety of Michigan wines, including Detroit Uncorked, Sept. 28, at Ford Field; Harbor Country Harvest Days, Oct. 5-8, in Southwest Michigan; and Food, Wine and All That Jazz, Oct. 26, at The Public Museum of Grand Rapids. Wineries also host wine dinners, vineyard tours and trail events to celebrate the season. Visit www.michiganwines.com for a complete list of Michigan wine-related events throughout the state.

To request a complimentary Michigan Wine Country magazine, with maps to the wineries, visit www.michiganwines.com or contact the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council at (517) 241-1207. The magazine is also available at all Michigan wineries and Travel Michigan Welcome Centers.

The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council is a 10-member panel that supports the growth of the grape and wine industry in Michigan. It is housed in the Agriculture Development Division of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, which is the official state agency charged with serving, promoting and protecting the food, agriculture and agricultural economic interests of the people of the state of Michigan.

Follow this link to view a calendar of fall wine festivals and events taking place in Michigan this year .