From the sun-drenched peninsulas of Traverse City to the rolling shores of Southwest Michigan — your guide to every winery, trail, and tasting room across the state.
Each region offers a unique terroir shaped by the Great Lakes, producing wines with distinct character and personality.
The birthplace of Michigan wine. A narrow 18-mile peninsula on the 45th parallel, producing world-class Rieslings and Pinot Grigio.
Michigan's largest AVA stretching along the southwest coast. Known for bold reds, hybrid varieties, and a thriving craft beverage scene.
From pioneering estates to hidden gems, these wineries define Michigan wine country.
Follow Michigan's official wine trails through rolling vineyard country and lakeside tasting rooms.
Book curated wine tours with local experts who know the hidden gems and best routes.
Harvest festivals, wine dinners, barrel tastings, and seasonal celebrations across the state.
Wine-country inns, lakeside B&Bs, and charming stays near Michigan's best vineyards.
Michigan sits at the same latitude as some of Europe's most celebrated wine regions. The Great Lakes create a microclimate that extends our growing season and gives our wines a complexity that surprises even the most seasoned oenophiles.
Michigan is one of the few places in the world that produces true ice wine — grapes harvested frozen on the vine in the depths of winter, creating a rare and exquisite dessert wine.
Grapes are left on the vine until temperatures drop below 17°F (-8°C), concentrating sugars and flavors into an intensely sweet, balanced dessert wine.
Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula wineries offer limited-release ice wines each winter. Many sell out within weeks of bottling.
January through March for ice wine harvest events. Many wineries host special tastings and vineyard tours during this season.
Guides, itineraries, and insider tips for exploring Michigan's vineyards.
How the 45th parallel, lake-effect climate, and passionate winemakers are putting Michigan Riesling on the world stage.
Route, timing, and must-stop wineries for Southwest Michigan.
A side-by-side guide to Traverse City's two wine peninsulas.