The new edition of the popular Michigan Wine Country magazine is now available from the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council. It is an indispensable guide for touring any of Michigan’s 56 wineries. Nearly a million tourists will visit Michigan wineries this year, generating an estimated $9 million in wine-related tourism expenditures.

The 2008 Michigan Wine Country features 48 pages of the latest news and information on Michigan’s world-class wines and wineries—including six new ones—plus maps, activities and events. The “What’s New” section offers the winemakers’ own list of favorites, as well as information on the most recent vintage and new releases.

“This magazine provides Michigan consumers and out-of-state visitors with the tools to make the most of their winery experience,” said Linda Jones, editor and Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council executive director. “The 2008 edition is the best yet, and will afford wine enthusiasts the opportunity to learn more about all the award-winning wines available right here at home.”

Complimentary copies of Michigan Wine Country are available at Michigan wineries, Travel Michigan Welcome Centers and wine retail stores. The publication can also be requested online at www.michiganwines.com, or by contacting the council at 517-241-1207.

The Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council is a 10-member panel that supports the growth of the grape and wine industry in Michigan. It is housed in the Agriculture Development Division of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, which is the official state agency charged with serving, promoting and protecting the food, agriculture and agricultural economic interests of the people of the state of Michigan.