MICHIGAN WINERIES Michigan 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 (2008): 115   |
Featured Wine Regions  Southeast MichiganCHERRY 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.    _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________
LEMON CREEK WINERY 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.
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. _______________________________________________ Leelanau PeninsulaBEL 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.  _______________________________________________ Old Mission PeninsulaCHATEAU 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.   |
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