ESCANABA, Mich., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why are cold-hardy grapes becoming the foundation of winemaking in northern regions like Michigan's Upper Peninsula? That's the question answered in a ...

The first of the ice wine grapes has been picked and pressed, resulting in a big sigh of relief for area winegrowers. “It’s been such a warm fall and winter that when (Debonne Vineyards owner) Tony ...

CORINTH, N.Y. >> The Marquette grapevines clinging to a steep, rocky hillside in the southeastern Adirondacks are among a host of new grape varieties that have enabled a boutique wine industry to take ...

Cold-hardy grapes bud later and ripen earlier than traditional varieties, helping avoid frost damage and early freeze. This timing is crucial for maintaining vineyard health and wine quality. The ...