Episode 149: Doug Welch, Fenn Valley Vineyards

If Vines Could Talk · May 21, 2026 · 56m

Episode 149 features Doug Welch, owner and cofounder of Fenn Valley Vineyards and a pioneer of the Lake Michigan Shore. Doug shares the story of building Fenn Valley more than fifty years ago alongside his father and reflects on the early days of Michigan’s wine industry transformation. This conversation offers rare insight into patience, long term vision, and the steady commitment required to move a region forward. Learn more at fennvalley.com or reach out at dww@fennvalley.com or winery@fennvalley.com.

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