The Grape Stomp is anchored in St. Joseph, Michigan, in Berrien County — the heart of the Lake Michigan Shore AVA. We cover wine, cider, mead, and other ferments across the Great Lakes region with a focus on technical depth and local knowledge.
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What we cover
- SW Michigan: Berrien County, Paw Paw, Fennville, and the Lake Michigan Shore AVA
- Northern Michigan: Old Mission Peninsula, Leelanau Peninsula, Tip of the Mitt
- Great Lakes: Ohio, Indiana, Ontario, and New York wine country
- Beyond grapes: Hard cider, mead, distilled spirits, fruit wines, and the edge cases that make this region distinct
Editorial independence
We are not affiliated with any winery, cidery, meadery, or distillery. Coverage is editorial — when we recommend something, we recommend it because we have visited it, tasted it, or done the research. We do not accept payment for reviews.
Contact
jameshills2@gmail.com