Michigan Wine Travel Guide
Michigan is highly regarded for its unadulterated wilderness: The longest freshwater shoreline in the country, vast lakes, gleaming shorelines, a plenitude of agricultural products and unlimited outdoors activities. Not to mention the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron and of course there’s Detroit, home to the world renowned Henry Ford Museum and Gilmore Car Museum, America’s “Most prominent History Attraction”.
Oh, and did we mention there are more than 150 wineries in Michigan!!! That’s where we come in. With all that Michigan has to offer, wine country is one them.
Let our Michigan Wine Country Guide help guide you on your next wine country getaway.
MICHIGAN WINE REGIONS
Fennville
Tip of the Mitt
Leelanau Peninsula
Old Mission Peninsula
Lake Michigan Shore
MICHIGAN WINE


Top Grape Varieties
MICHIGAN WINE TRAILS
There are five official wine trails in Michigan, pick your perfect pairing.
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
Read on to find Carpe Travel’s first-hand travel tips and recommendations to help make your stay in Michigan Wine Country a memorable one.
WHERE TO STAY
Lake Shore Michigan AVA / Fennville AVA
Leelanau Peninsula AVA
Old Mission Peninsula AVA
WHERE TO SIP
Michigan Wineries to Know...
Amoritas Vineyards
Try the Mary’s Folly White Wine Field Blend 2017
Black Star Farms
Try the 2018 Arcturos Gewurztraminer
Chateau Fontaine Winery
Try the Big Paw Red
Dablon
Try the Cabernet Sauvignon
Karma Vista Vineyards
Try the Stone Temple Pinot 2015 from Coloma
Lemon Creek Winery
Try the Kerner 2018 from Berrien Springs
St. Julian
Try the Braganini Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 from Paw Paw and the Braganini Reserve Gruner Veltliner
Verterra Winery
Try the Rosé of Pinot Noir Dry 2018 and Pinot Blanc 2018
We’re busy bottling more of this information, stay tuned!
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Be sure to check out these Michigan Wine Festivals and Events that are not to be missed!
Leland Wine & Food Festival
Enjoy tasting local award-winning wines from 12 Leelanau Peninsula wineries and one local brewery, delicious specialties from eight local food vendors while soaking up beautiful views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands from our Leland Harbor venue. Live music, artist booths and the beach will all be a part of the festivities.
Detroit Uncorked
One of Michigan’s largest wine tasting events, Detroit Uncorked features more than 250 wines, Michigan beers and premium spirits.
Wine & Harvest Festival
The festival offers something for everyone including tastings and tours for wine enthusiasts; a 5k, grape stomping competition, kayak race, and other contests for the active members of your family; four stages of entertainment for music-lovers; and carnival rides, fireworks, and the parade for all ages. This is one weekend you won’t want to miss.
Lake Michigan Shore Wine Fest
The festival features fantastic regional live music programming, a big top tent that houses locally-grown-and-produced wine varietals from The Lake Michigan Shore AVA including 12 Corners, Baroda Founders, Cody Kresta, Cogdal, Contessa, Dablon, Domaine Berrien, Fenn Valley, Gravity, Hickory Creek, Karma Vista, Lawton Ridge, Lazy Ballerina, Lemon Creek, Round Barn, St. Julian, Vineyard 2121, Warner and White Pine. Visitors have access to the beach and beautiful Lake Michigan, an enviable sunset all below the backdrop of the towering sands of Warren Dunes.
WHEN TO VISIT MICHIGAN WINE COUNTRY
SPRING
Coming Soon!
FALL
Coming Soon!
SUMMER
Coming Soon!
WINTER
Coming Soon!
INTERVIEW WITH A WINEMAKER
Interviews with Michigan Winemakers coming soon! Meanwhile, check out the entire series.
ADDITIONAL MICHIGAN WINE RESOURCES
Check out these recommended books for exploring Michigan Wine Country.
.