Traveling along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail is an experience

for all the senses. Sparkling waters, panoramic hilltop vistas, rolling

landscapes, lush vineyards and the scenic splendor of four distinct

seasons provide visual delight to enhance your visit to our area.

Your experience continues inside the tasting rooms where you are

welcomed with warm hospitality and the unique ambience of each

of the 18 wineries that make up the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail.

Eyes, nose and palate are introduced to rich colors, sensual bouquets

and diverse flavors as the essence of nature’s bounty is bottled and

presented in award-winning wines. Taste and enjoy an array of

different wines and winery experiences.

Take your time, ask questions, browse the wine and gift shops, and

create lasting memories as you experience the many sensations of the

Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail.

If you've ever wanted to experience northwest Michigan's wine country from an insider's point of view, or simply wanted to go wine tasting with a designated driver who knows the wine country like the back of his hand, then kick back in the air-conditioned comfort of our vehicles for a fun-filled scenic tour of local wineries and attractions with our knowledgeable local guides. We'll visit several wineries on the Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula, where you'll enjoy the hospitality of the vintners and have the opportunity to taste and purchase their wines. Along the way, we just might stop at a scenic vista or out-of-the-way attraction so our guests can enjoy the natural beauty of Michigan Wine Country.

Our goal is to provide you with more than just transportation. We want you to take part in a complete wine tasting "experience" that leaves you not only with great memories, but increases your knowledge of the wines and wine-growing region of northwest Michigan.

Half Day WineTour

Roundtrip from your hotel or cottage

4-6 people - $60 per person (We drive you in your own vehicle)

*Tasting fees are additional

*Rates are from pickup locations in the Traverse City vicinity. Rates will be higher from other locations.

Our wines are made from grapes grown in family owned vineyards overlooking Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Leelanau Primavera and a variety of other still and sparkling wines are carefully crafted for your pleasure.

We are a small winery with a hand-crafted approach to winemaking. Fine wines require patience, attention to the vines and fruit and to processing. Respect for traditional winemaking and the opportunities in our emerging wine region are also vital. Our wines reflect this care from the premium Arcturos, A Cappella, and Leorie Vineyards varietals to our Sparkling Wine and Sirius Dessert Wines. Many are award winners and all represent the best efforts of our skilled winemaking team.

Our main tasting room offers tastings of our wines and fruit brandies, unique gifts and Leelanau Cheese.

Chateau de Leelanau vineyards and winery are located near the northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula overlooking both Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay.

Today the vineyard’s picturesque setting is yielding some of the finest wines ever produced from this new and progressive wine country. Chateau de Leelanau’s wines have been recognized for their quality, freshness, and complex allure with a continuing series of Gold Medal awards since their first vintage in 1999.

Cherry wines from the people who know cherries! 100% Cherry Wine, Cherry Red, Sparkling Cherry Wine, and more, carefully crafted from Leelanau County’s finest fruits.

In addition, to our 9 Cherry wines, we have Hard Cherry Cider. Also, feel free to sample our custom cherry sodas on top.

Getting its French title from proprietor Lucie Matthies’ middle name and paying homage to the French immigrants who settled in the area, Chateau Fontaine was a deserted potato farm and cow pasture when Dan Matthies discovered the property in the 1970′s with its favorable south-facing slopes for growing grapes.

Today, the five-acre pasture is just one small parcel of the 17 acres of pinot gris, chardonnay, gewurztraminer, pinot noir and merlot.

We sit on a forty acre parcel in panoramic view of West Grand Traverse Bay to the East and Elm Valley to the West. Most of our vineyards face west, enjoying the long summer days.

We have 16 acres planted in a variety of grapes; Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Gewurztraminer, Dolcetto, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat, Malbec, Foch and DeChaunac.

Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery, located in the heart of beautiful Leelanau County, Michigan and directly on the 45th parallel, is a family-owned producer of many award-winning wines.

Gill’s Pier began as a bohemian settlement. Birthed by the water and the gift of risk, the settlement thrived, only to become legend. We named our vineyard in tribute to that risk, and its anchor to this region and community.

If it is a cliche that wine is made in the vineyard, it is a cliche that we live by. Twenty vintages have shown us that whatever beneficial actions are taken tending the vines will show up later as better tasting wines. Our whole goal is to sell wines that are a joy to drink.

The farm and processing facility are Certified Organic. In 2008 we will have available three crafted hard ciders. 2009 will see our first commercial available Certified Organic wines.

Our goal has always been to produce the finest wines possible. We strive to make wines that express the unique soil and climate in which they grow, the personal attention they are given in vineyard and wine cellar, and the winegrower’s esthetic. Our wines are living things, raised with care, giving voice to our joie de vivre.

Visit our tasting room year round in beautiful Omena and sample our award-winning Chardonnays, Riesling, Meritage and Fruit Wines. Our knowledgeable, friendly staff will enhance your wine tasting experience.

After tasting, climb through our vineyards to enjoy a panoramic view of Grand Traverse Bay!

Welcome to Longview Winery, where estate-grown wines are the signature of our boutique style winery. Our wines are available for complementary tasting at our tasting room, which is located next door to the Cedar Rustic Inn, just north of the village of Cedar.

Five Michigan ‘Best of Class’ trophies in our first four years! Come taste the best!

Motivated by a single-minded focus on quality, and with the expertise of winemaker Adam Satchwell, Shady Lane Cellars has consistently produced exceptional table and sparkling wines. Shady Lane Brut, a classic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and Shady Lane Blanc de Blancs, 100% Chardonnay, have been awarded numerous gold medals. Shady Lane Cellars produces a delightful gold medal winning Sparkling Riesling as well. In addition to sparkling wines, they offer exceptional estate table wines including, Chardonnay, Riesling, Vignoles, and Pinot Noir and a variety of proprietary blends.

Located just north and west of Suttons Bay, the 30 acre estate is nestled among cherry and apple orchards where the vineyard is planted in rich loamy soil with a gentle slope on high ground. The tasting room opens to a deck through double French doors where there are tree-top level views overlooking scenic Leelanau County.

A unique stop on the Leelanau wine trail, Tandem Ciders specializes in artisanal hard ciders. In the major apple growing regions of Europe, a culture has developed around the enjoyment and deep appreciation of cider, of both the traditional production processes as well as the apples themselves.

We welcome you to taste our wines, experience our European influenced vineyards and enjoy the views.

Located on a beautiful, windswept hillside, the panoramic views of West Traverse Bay add to the majesty of our vineyard & tasting room. Picnics welcome!