Today's Michigan wines are dramatically better than those of just a few years ago; many of them can hold up their heads in nearly any company. But the tiny production quantities and marketing budgets of many wineries mean that most of these wines pass under the radar of the national wine media and reviewers, making it difficult for consumers to find the state's top wines and the wineries that make them.

That's where MichWine comes in. We're the first independent, consumer-driven publication to focus on Michigan wines and wine country. With no ties to the wine or tourism industries, we can write objectively to help you locate Michigan's best wines, wine events, wineries to visit, and places to eat and stay in wine country.

Here's what you'll find at MichWine:

• Michigan's most complete wine calendar -- statewide events sponsored by wineries, wine trails, charities, restaurants and more, searchable by region
• Wine reviews -- objective tasting notes and scores from a panel of experienced tasters, to pinpoint Michigan's top wines, along with food suggestions to pair with them
• Wine country tips -- the best places to stay, eat and visit when you travel to Michigan wine country
• Latest news -- things you need to know if you're interested in Michigan's wines, wine people and wine business
• Interviews -- hear from the people who are taking Michigan's wine industry to the next level
• Top wine lists -- restaurants statewide offering great wine selections that include Michigan wines
  
• Wine learning -- articles and columns to help you learn about wines in general, and Michigan wines in particular
• MichWineTalk Forum -- where you can discuss, complain and get advice about everything related to Michigan wine and wine country

We've set ourselves a tall order. Please let us know how we're doing.