When the State of Michigan privatized its distribution of spirits in January 1997, National Wine & Spirits became the largest of three Authorized Distribution Agents (ADAs) in the state. Exclusive arrangements were successfully negotiated with major spirits suppliers in Michigan. In 1999, the Company acquired broker R.M. Gilligan and entered the spirits brokerage business.

The Company further expanded in Michigan when it purchased L&L Wine World in March 2007 and subsequently acquired rights to the majority of the AHD Wine Vintners' portfolio in June 2007. These transactions have made the Company a strong and growth-oriented competitor in the Michigan wine market. NWS sells wine in Michigan through two divisions: NWS Wine World and Michigan Wine Merchants, the latter of which focuses on the fine wine segment of the market.

NWS's Michigan companies are headquartered in Brownstown where the main warehouse is also located. The wine sales offices are located in Madison Heights. Other facilities include a hyper-terminal and office in Grand Rapids and a warehouse and office in Escanaba. These operations handle the largest spirits volume and the third largest wine volume in the state.