The wine industry is important to the state of Michigan. In 2005, the wine industry in Michigan added $286 million to the state’s economy. The state is the ninth largest producer of wine grapes in the country and the fourteenth largest producer of wine. The number of wineries in Michigan, as well as the total acreage of wine grapes has steadily increased since the 1970s. Continue reading The Availability of Michigan-Produced Wines in Southern Michigan Retail Locations