MichiganMichigan
has 14,400 acres of vineyards making Michigan the fourth largest
grape-growing state. Most of this acreage is devoted to juice grapes
such as Concord and Niagara. About 1,500 acres are devoted to wine
grapes, making Michigan the eighth in wine grape production. Vineyard
area has increased 24% since 1997. The vast majority of production is
from Michigan-grown grapes. Wineries are
popular tourist destinations, attracting more than 800,000 visitors
annually. The grape and wine industry contributes $790 million annually
to Michigan's economy. Michigan's fertile AVA wine regions include Fennville, Lake Michigan Shore, Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula.
Total number of Wineries in Michigan (2007): 115
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Southeast Michigan
CHERRY CREEK WINERY
2199 North Concord Rd.
Albion (Parma), MI 49224
Phone: (517) 531-3080
Website: cherrycreekwine.com
Who We Are: For
over 100 years, four generations of Burtkas have been making wine in
this country for the enjoyment of their family and friends. Based on
our European roots, it was our goal to create a boutique winery that
made a few excellent wines, using
old world hand crafting. If you like Award-Winning, Hand-Crafted Wine,
you must visit us at Cherry Creek. Whether enjoying our Black Raspberry
Dessert Wine "Fetter Hahn" as an aperitif, or our big red "Proprietors Reserve" with a juicy porterhouse, you will appreciate our labor intensive efforts! We
invite you to visit our winery and tasting room to linger a while to
visit with the family and taste the fruit of our efforts in this
intimate setting.
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop
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BURGDORF'S WINERY
5635 Shoeman Rd.
Haslett, MI 48840
Phone: (517) 655-2883
Website: burgdorfwinery.com
Who We Are: A
new winery in the mid-Michigan Capital City area has been opened by a
couple with vast background experience in both agriculture and
fermentation. Both have been home winemakers for the last 28 years and
have decided to put their talents into making wine in Michigan. They have several white and red grape varieties as well as many fruit wines available. Hours: April-Dec: Wed-Sun 12-5. Jan-March: Sat 12-5. Other times by appointment.
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop
Lake Michigan Shore
LEMON CREEK WINERY
533 East Lemon Creek Road
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Phone: (269) 471-1321
Website: lemoncreekwinery.com Who We Are: A
producer of 22 wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio,
Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Sauterne, and two Ice Wines. We are the only
producer of Cabernet Sauvignon Ice Wine in the United States. 2005 was our Sesquicentennial year, celebrating 150 years
of being family-owned and operated. Home winemakers can purchase picked
grapes or white wine grape juice. Call ahead to reserve your wine,
grapes or juice. • Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop
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CONTESSA WINE CELLARS
3235 Friday Road
Coloma, MI 49038
Phone: (269) 468-5534
Website: contessawinecellars.com
Who We Are: Third generation wine maker, Tony Peterson, perfected his craft while
working many years as an apprentice in his father's winery. All the
while, he dreamed of creating an experience that would incorporate the
traditional art of wine making, old world charm and the very best of
modern amenities. Nestled in the fertile wine growing hills of Coloma
Michigan, Contessa Wine Cellars is the realization of that dream.
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop
Leelanau Peninsula
BEL LAGO VINEYARD & WINERY
6530 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Cedar MI 49621
Phone: (231) 228-4800
Website: bellago.com
Who We Are: Our
wines are made from grapes grown in family owned vineyards overlooking
Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan where the climate and soils favor cool
climate classics like Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling,
Gewurztraminer, Auxerrois and others. From these, a variety of still
and sparkling wines are carefully crafted for your pleasure. Grown with
a deep respect for the land and the place that is Leelanau, our wines
reflect the soils and the climate of the beautiful Leleanau Peninsula.
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour • Wine Shop • Wine Club
Old Mission Peninsula
CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE
12239 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
Phone: (800) 283-0247
Website: cgtwines.com
Who We Are: Located high atop Old Mission Peninsula in one of Michigan's most
picturesque settings sits the winery and vineyards of Chateau Grand
Traverse. Founded in 1974 by Edward O'Keefe, our family-owned and
operated winery is the oldest commercial winemaking operation in
northern Michigan. We're proud of the fact that we paved the way for
premium wine production in our State by exclusively planting European
vinifera grapes. This set a new standard for Michigan wine quality,
allowing our area to flourish with new wineries and attain
international recognition.
• Wine Tasting • Wine Tour
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