Michigan wine trails
- Michigan has five American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), including Lake Michigan Shore, Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula and Tip of the Mitt.
- The Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas near Traverse City make up about 55% of Michigan wine; cool-climate grapes such as Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir are common.
- The Michigan Craft Beverage Council counts 3,375 acres of vineyards in the state.
- Tip of the Mitt, the northernmost AVA, covers 2,760 square miles across seven northern Lower Peninsula counties and relies on cold-hardy grapes.
Our full trail guides
- Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail22 wineries checked · Northwest Michigan (Traverse City area)
- Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail10 wineries checked · Northwest Michigan (Traverse City area)
All wine trails in Michigan
| Trail | Region | Wineries | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail | Southwest Michigan (Lake Michigan Shore AVA) | – | Official site |
| Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail | Leelanau Peninsula (Traverse City area) | – | Official site |
| Makers Trail (wineries, breweries, distilleries, cideries) | Southwest Michigan | – | Official site |
| Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail | Old Mission Peninsula (Traverse City) | 10 | Official site |
| Petoskey Wine Region | Northern Michigan (Tip of the Mitt AVA) | 14 | Official site |
| River Raisin Wine Trail | Southeast Michigan (Lenawee County) | 4 | Official site |
| Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail | Northeast Lower Peninsula (Sunrise Coast) | – | Official site |
| U.P. Wine Trail | Upper Peninsula | 7 | Official site |
Frequently asked questions
How many wine trails are in Michigan?
We list 8 wine trails in Michigan. A trail counts only if it has its own website or an official tourism page.
Sources
- https://www.michigan.org/wine-beer-spirit-trails
- https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/your-bon-vivant-energy-where-taste-pure-michigan-wines
- https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/wine-trails-you-need-discover-pure-michigan
- https://michigancraftbeverage.com/
- https://lpwines.com/
- https://www.ompwinetrail.com/
- https://miwinetrail.com/
- https://petoskey.wine/
- https://www.visitlenawee.com/plan-your-visit/trip-ideas/wine-tour/
- https://www.sunrisecoast.org/sunrise-side-wine-hops-trail
- https://winetrailup.com/
- https://swmichigan.org/makers-trail