Michigan’s wine scene is growing — a lot. Multiple wineries have opened their doors recently, bringing the grand total just under 200. Here are some of the newest wineries in the state.
468 Urban Winery
Offering community events like trivia night and wreath making, 468 Urban Winery has already made its mark on Portage since opening its doors in January 2023. The name pays tribute to owners Lauren and Brian Bodamer’s three children, born in the fourth, sixth, and eighth months of the year. The winery also sells customizable bottles of wine.
8842 Portage Road, No. 104
Portage, MI 49002
468wine.com
Blu Dot Farm & Vineyard
With an estate vineyard spanning 8 acres, the folks at Blu Dot Farm & Vineyard proudly opened their tasting room — a cool, custom Airstream trailer that comfortably seats 12 — in June 2023. Outdoor seating is also available at the dog-friendly Charlevoix winery, which offers a spot for patrons to enjoy a casual glass of wine or an elevated tasting experience. At the end of their tasting, guests can take home a souvenir glass to memorialize their trip.
11399 Boyne City Road
Charlevoix, MI 49720
bludotwine.com
Burrone Family Vineyards & Winery
After years of providing Michigan-grown grapes to wineries around the state, the Burrone family opened its own winery in July 2023. The Lachine-based winemakers founded the vineyard in 1998 with a small number of vines, and the property has now expanded to about 10 acres of grapes.
212 Pinebrook Drive
Lachine, MI 49753
burronefamilyvw.com
Fox and Hen Winery
Wil Malski, co-owner of Fox and Hen Winery, had been a home fermenter for over a decade prior to opening his own winery with his wife, Caitlin, in September 2023. The Grand Haven winery places visitors among the vines for a fully immersive experience with attentive service. As the winemaker, Wil is available and fully equipped to provide some wine education during guests’ tasting.
13373 104th Ave.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
foxandhenwinery.com
Gilchrist Farm Winery
With a tasting room and restaurant in downtown Suttons Bay, Gilchrist Farm Winery places an emphasis on hospitality. The winery, which officially opened in September 2023, is family owned and affiliated with a nearby 22-acre vineyard that has been grown from the dirt up using regenerative farming practices. In the restaurant, each dish is prepared using locally sourced produce, including from Gilchrist Farm itself.
417 N. Saint Joseph St.
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
gilchristfarmwinery.com
Stone House Vinyards
This family-run vineyard and winery, which opened its doors in September 2023, was more than 100 years in the making. The Evart-based farm has been in the family since 1910, and the vineyard there was planted in 2018. The winery currently offers 11 varieties of wine, a hard cider, and wine and cider slushies.
7850 21 Mile Road
Evart, MI 49631
stonehousevinyards.com
This article originally appeared in the 2024 Michigan Wine Country magazine.
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