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Wine Grape Varieties for Michigan

G. Stanley Howell and, Thomas Zabadal (November, 1999)

Summary

The grape varieties that perform best under Michigan conditions must possess a range of desirable characteristics. First and foremost, a variety must produce quality wine. Second, it must possess the genetic ability to adapt to the climate and soils of the state and, while doing so, produce consistent commercial levels of economically realistic production. This bulletin provides a list of grape varieties that meet these standards.