Michigan

Located in the Midwest of the USA, the state with its capital Lansing covers around 250,500 km² and consists of two peninsulas separated by the Straits of Mackinac. It borders Ohio and Indiana to the south, Wisconsin to the west and four of the five Great Lakes: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Erie. Michigan became the 26th state to join the Union in 1837. The proximity to the Great Lakes has a strong influence on the climate and makes the state one of the few northern states with significant viticulture.

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History

Viticulture in Michigan began in the early 19th century by French settlers in the Monroe region. From the late 19th century onwards, large quantities of table grapes and sweet wines were produced from indigenous varieties such as Concord and Niagara White. In the first half of the 20th century, commercial operations such as St Julian and Warner Vineyards were established. The modern phase began in the 1970s, when European Vitis vinifera varieties were specifically cultivated in favourable locations near Lake Michigan. The combination of the lake climate, sandy soils and growing demand for dry varietal wines led to a qualitative reorientation.

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