AVAs
Fennville
Lake Michigan Shore
Leelanau Peninsula
Old Mission Peninsula
Tip of the Mitt
Grapes
Cool climate grapes.
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
History
Michigan Wine Institute- Formed in 1939; trade association formed to benefit local growers.
Focused on French-American hybrid grapes.
-Vidal Blanc
1969- Tabor Hill Winery planted first vinifera grapes.
-Chardonnay
-Riesling
Old Mission Peninsula is the most important region today boasting 93 wineries.
Producers
Tabor Hill
St. Julian Winery
Leelanau Cellars
Fenn Valley Vineyards
L. Mawby Vineyards
Good Harbor Vineyards