Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Tasty Tuesday: Guide to Leelanau Peninsula Wineries

After a week in northern Michigan visiting 20+ wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula I thought I would share a few of my favorites. The diverse microclimates in the peninsula are perfect for a variety of wine grapes including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The wine, the views and the passionate winemakers are what sets Michigan wines apart from the rest.

My Favorite: Shady Lane Cellars - For the coziest tasting room and best (new) patio head over to Shady Lane Cellars and enjoy a glass (or bottle) of their Coop de Rose. Their friendly staff and amazing wine will keep you coming back (we visited three times on our trip).


Best Tasting Room: Leelanau Cellars- You can't beat these views of the bay from the Leelanau Cellars tasting room or their incredible wine. I'm a huge fan of their Summer Sunset (rose) and Tall Ship Chardonnay that are perfect for summer.


Best Newcomer: Aurora Cellars- Aurora Cellars recently opened and after attending their grand opening event we were really impressed by their tasting room and great wine. Their semi-dry white wine Luminous is a great choice to enjoy on their patio while overlooking the vineyards.


Best Red Wine: Brys Estate - The Cab/Merlot at Brys Estate is an all time favorite for my family with an Italian dinner. Visiting their tasting room is always a highlight and we really enjoyed their new walk out deck this summer that allows you to walk above the vines.


Best White Wine: Boathouse Vineyards -  Located on the Narrows in Lake Leelanau Boathouse Vineyards is my top pick for enjoying a glass of Dry Riesling. My sister and I love grabbing a glass of wine from the tasting room and watching the boats travel through the Narrows.


xoxo

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4 comments:

  1. Your trip looks like so much fun!! Thanks for the wine recommendations.. I'm always looking for those :)

    xo, erica
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  2. Beautiful pictures! Those wineries look so pretty!

    Paige
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  3. This looks like such a fabulous time! You and your sis are too cute :)

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  4. Love your post about Michigan wines! My family is Leland obsessed!! I'm also a big fan of Brys Estate.

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