It’s hard to believe that summer is almost half over. It still feels like Wei and I just returned from China. Summer has been busy, with family time, visits to southwest Michigan wineries and tasting rooms, a quick trip through the Upper Peninsula. We’ve truly enjoyed so much beautiful weather. It helps you remember why…

Welcome to the sixth edition of the If Vines Could Talk newsletter. I’m writing this from China, where I’ll be for another 10 days or so, and being here has given me plenty of chances to tell Michigan wine stories. Most people in this part of China haven’t heard of Michigan, let alone Michigan wine.…

Welcome to the fifth edition of the If Vines Could Talk newsletter. Michigan’s wine story keeps moving, and this edition reflects that. I’m writing from China, where I’ll be until mid‑May, and the distance has given me a different view of the work happening back home. Even from across the world, the people, places, and…