Lorri Hathaway and Sharon Kegerreis are authors of the award-winning From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries (2007). The native Michiganders share a passion for living and playing along the Great Lakes and exploring wine and food destinations. Researching Michigan's earliest wine pioneers ignited a passion for Michigan's rich agricultural history and has turned the authors into avid historians. They continue to be most intrigued with today's hardworking winemakers and other agriculturalists who inspire them to share their stories.