July 1, 2026

Training the Next Generation of Michigan Winemakers

Training the Next Generation of Michigan Winemakers
Training the Next Generation of Michigan Winemakers
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Training the Next Generation of Michigan Winemakers

What does it take to build a career in wine? Tim Godfrey, Director of Lake Michigan College's Wine & Viticulture Technology program and Lake Michigan Vintners, shares how students learn every step of the winemaking process—from vineyard management to fermentation, bottling and the business of wine. We also explore why Southwest Michigan's Lake Michigan Shore AVA has become one of the country's premier wine-growing regions.