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Michigan 101
Wine lovers, it's time to broaden your horizons with an online adventure – a comprehensive course dedicated to the cool climate hero of the mid-west - Michigan! Surrounded by the Great Lakes, and a wine history going back 300 years, this beautiful state is cool in both senses of the word.
9 Lessons
11 Videos
7 Quizzes
Certificate
Michigan 101
What You'll Learn
Plunge into 6 comprehensive sections of Michigan wine country education, then master a 50-question quiz to earn your certificate, perfect for sharing on your social networks.
History
With a winemaking history going back 300 years to the first French explorers, Michigan has a deep-rooted winemaking tradition that was influenced by Cadillac.
Grapes
Michigan is celebrated for its cool climate varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, showcasing over 50 unique wine varieties that thrive in the region's diverse microclimates.
Terroir
Learn how Michigan’s glacial soils and Great Lakes influence create special conditions that result in distinct wine characteristics that you can see and taste in the glass.
Regions
Explore the five key AVAs (American Viticulture Areas) of Michigan, including the Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula, and Lake Michigan Shore. Discover what makes each wine region unique and what wines excel in each area.
Buying
Learn to expertly navigate Michigan's wines and vintages and find alternatives to some of the better know grape varieties.
Tasting
Experience the diversity of Michigan as Master of Wine, Christine Marsiglio, tastes through 6 different wines from this cool-climate state.
Certification Exam
Ace the 50-question quiz finale and score your Michigan Wine Certificate.
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Instructors
Meet Your Wine Guides
Christine MarsiglioDirector of Education
Get Schooled By A Real Deal Master of Wine
Meet Christine Marsiglio, our Director of Education and a Bollinger award-winning Master of Wine — yeah, she’s one of only 35 in the world with that accolade!
Prior to joining Wine Folly, Christine played a pivotal role as a WSET Diploma Educator in London and was instrumental in contributing to the latest global Diploma materials. And get this, she was also a Tastings Exec at Decanter, running panels and even organizing the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Let’s just say, when it comes to wine, Christine’s got some serious game.
Prior to joining Wine Folly, Christine played a pivotal role as a WSET Diploma Educator in London and was instrumental in contributing to the latest global Diploma materials. And get this, she was also a Tastings Exec at Decanter, running panels and even organizing the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Let’s just say, when it comes to wine, Christine’s got some serious game.
Madeline PucketteWine Folly Founder
Sip Smarter with Madeline Puckette
Get to know Madeline Puckette, the co-founder who turned Wine Folly into your ultimate wine cheat sheet since 2011.
She's not just any wine guru; she's racked up major accolades like Wine Blogger of the Year and Wine Communicator of the Year from the International Wine & Spirits Competition, plus she’s also a James Beard Award-winning and New York Times best selling author!
Trust us, her must-read articles, eye-popping infographics, and can't-miss videos make wine know-how as easy as uncork, pour, sip. She's the real deal.
She's not just any wine guru; she's racked up major accolades like Wine Blogger of the Year and Wine Communicator of the Year from the International Wine & Spirits Competition, plus she’s also a James Beard Award-winning and New York Times best selling author!
Trust us, her must-read articles, eye-popping infographics, and can't-miss videos make wine know-how as easy as uncork, pour, sip. She's the real deal.
No Prerequisites
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned sipper, everyone is welcome!
Get A Certificate
Ace your knowledge test at the end and become certified.
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