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Michigan Wine at a Glance
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According to the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, Michigan ranked eighth in the United States for wine grape production. Most of that production, and most of Michigan's wineries are within 25 miles of Lake Michigan, where the "lake effect" helps to protect the grapes in the winter and spring from harmful cold and frost, while extending the growing season in the summer.
Michigan has 4 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) approved by the U.S. Government. Two of these are in the Northwest near Traverse City:
- Leelanau Peninsula
- Old Mission Peninsula
The other two are located in the Southwest:
- Fennville
- Lake Michigan Shore
Almost two thirds of Michigan's wine comes from Vinifera grape varieties with Riesling being the most popularly planted white wine grape and Pinot Noir the most popular red wine grape. Approximately one third of Michigan wine comes from hybrid varieties, with a small amount coming from native North American varieties.
Michigan wineries make many different types of wine that span the spectrum from dry to sweet including:
- Eau-De-Vie (fruit brandy)
- Fortified Wine
- Fruit Wine
- Ice Wine
- Sparkling Wine
- Still Wine
Michigan Wineries
- Bel Lago Winery
- Black Star Farms - Old Mission
- Black Star Farms - Leelanau
- Boskydel Vineyard
- Bowers Harbor Vineyards
- Round Barn Winery, Brewery and Distillery
- Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery
- Burgdorf's Winery
- Cascade Winery
- Chateau Chantal Winery and B&B
- Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard and Winery
- Chateau Fontaine
- Chateau Grand Traverse Winery
- Cherry Creek Cellars
- Cherry Republic Winery
- Ciccone Vineyard and Winery
- Clay Avenue Cellars
- Contessa Wine Cellars
- Domaine Berrien Cellars
- Fenn Valley Vineyards
- Forty-Five North Vineyard and Winery
- Free Run Cellars
- Gill's Pier Vineyard and Winery
- Good Harbor Vineyards
- Hickory Creek Winery
- Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery
- Karma Vista Vineyards
- Krolczyk Cellars
- L. Mawby Vineyards
- Lawton Ridge Winery
- Leelanau Wine Cellars
- Left Foot Charley
- Lemon Creek Winery
- Lone Oak Vineyard Estate
- Longview Winery LLC
- Mackinaw Trail Winery
- McIntosh Apple Orchards and Winery
- Nicholas's Black River Vineyard and Winery
- Peninsula Cellars
- Pentamere Winery
- Peterson & Sons Winery
- Pleasantview Vineyards
- Raftshol Vineyards
- Robinette Cellars
- Rose Valley Winery
- Round Barn Winery,
- Sandhill Crane Vineyards
- Shady Lane Cellars
- St. Julian Wine Co.
- Stoney Acres Winery
- Tabor Hill Winery and Restaurant
- Tartan Hill Winery
- Threefold Vine Winery
- Two Lads Winery
- Uncle John's Fruit House Winery
- Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard and Winery
- Nicholas's Black River Vineyard and Winery
- Warner Vineyards
- Willow Vineyards
- Wyncroft
Michigan Wine Resources
- Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail - Publication of the wineries of the Lake Michigan Shore American Viticultural Area (AVA).
- Leelanau Peninsula Vintners - Publication of the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association.
- Michigan Wines - Website published by the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council.
- Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail - Website promoting the wineries of Southeast Michigan.
- Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula
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