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The Michigan wine industry’s latest economic impact study shows significant growth in the last decade.

Executive Director of the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council Karel Bush attributes tourism and nearly a 170 percent increase in the number of wineries in the state for the boom.  “Back in 2005, the last time we had a full study done, it was a $300 million benefit to the state and now it’s $5.4 billion.”

The council now represents more than 130 wineries which source more than 50 percent of their ingredients from Michigan farms.

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