WINE TRAILS
Michigan’s wine trails make it easy to visit multiple tasting rooms in one trip and get a well-rounded sampling of what an individual region has to offer. Here are five trails to explore around the state (wineries that offer lodging are marked with an asterisk):
Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail
Located in the southwest corner of the state right by Lake Michigan, this wine trail includes 15 wineries and four additional tasting rooms that weave through two American Viticultural Areas (AVAs): Lake Michigan Shore and Fennville.
Member Wineries
- 12 Corners Vineyards
- Baroda Founders Wine Cellar
- Chill Hill Winery
- Cody Kresta Vineyard & Winery
- Cogdal Vineyards
- Contessa Wine Cellars
- Domaine Berrien Cellars
- Fenn Valley Vineyards
- Hickory Creek Winery
- Karma Vista Vineyards
- Lake Michigan Vintners
- Lawton Ridge Winery
- Lemon Creek Winery
- Julian Winery
- White Pine Winery
Additional Tasting Rooms
- 12 Corners’ South Haven tasting room
- Baroda Founders’ St. Joseph tasting room
- Fenn Valley’s Saugatuck tasting room
- St. Julian’s Union Pier tasting room
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, part of the Leelanau Peninsula AVA in scenic northern Michigan, boasts 23 member wineries — spread throughout three “loops” — and four satellite tasting rooms.
Sleeping Bear Loop
- Amoritas Vineyards
- Bel Lago Vineyards and Winery
- Boathouse Vineyards
- Chateau Fontaine
- Cherry Republic Winery
- French Valley Vineyard
- Good Harbor Vineyards
- Laurentide Winery
- Soul Squeeze Cellars
Northern Peninsula Loop
- 45 North Vineyard & Winery
- Aurora Cellars*
- Leelanau Cellars
- Nathaniel Rose Wine
- Silver Leaf Vineyard and Winery
- Tandem Ciders
- Verterra Winery
Grand Traverse Bay Loop
- Black Star Farms*
- Brengman Brothers
- Ciccone Vineyard & Winery
- Mawby
- Rove Estate
- Shady Lane Cellars
- Two K Farms
Satellite Tasting Rooms
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
Ten wineries participate in this wine trail, whose peninsular home north of Traverse City constitutes its own AVA and is surrounded by water, making for stunning views.
Member Wineries
- 2 Lads Winery
- Black Star Farms Old Mission
- Bowers Harbor Vineyards
- Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery*
- Chateau Chantal*
- Chateau Grand Traverse*
- Hawthorne Vineyards
- Mari Vineyards
- Peninsula Cellars
- Tabone Vineyards
Petoskey Wine Region
This wine trail is home to 14 unique wineries — ranging from rustic to trendy — making a variety of wines in the Tip of the Mitt AVA.
Member Wineries
- 1918 Cellars Wine Tasting Room at Castle Farms
- Boyne Valley Vineyards
- Cellar 1914*
- The Cellars of Royal Farms
- Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery
- Mackinaw Trail Winery
- Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery
- Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery
- Pond Hill Farm Winery
- Resort Pike Cidery and Winery
- Rudbeckia Winery
- Seasons of the North Winery
- Spare Key Winery
- Walloon Lake Winery
Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail
A handful of boutique wineries and tasting rooms are along this trail in northeastern Michigan near Lake Huron.
Member Wineries
- Modern Craft’s Au Gres tasting room
- Modern Craft’s West Branch tasting room
- Rose Valley Winery
- Stoney Acres Winery
- Thunder Bay Winery
- Valley Mist Vineyards
Editor’s note: Michigan’s wine trails — and their members — change from time to time. Please contact the individual trails and/or member wineries for the most up-to-date information.
