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Michigan red wines get some love at wine competition

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After years of winning national competitions, and years of praise in major publications, there's no longer any question that Michigan does indeed make some of the finest white wines in the country.

If we've struggled anywhere, it's been with Michigan's red wines.

But, based on the recent sweepstakes round at the annual Michigan Wine Competition in East Lansing, things are certainly looking up for Michigan reds.

Chris Cook, HOUR Detroit magazine's chief restaurant critic and wine writer explains.

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