The wine industry in northern Michigan is bigger than ever, and vineyards are popping up everywhere you look. It’s a business that has a multi-million dollar impact on the state, and is expected to continue to grow. Winemakers on the Leelanau Peninsula say the region is great for grapes; the snow insulates the vines, the [...]
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The votes have been counted and our Sip & Savor Hat Contest winner is Rochelle Marklevitz-Arnold, owner of Marco’s Hair & Nails in Grand Rapid. Rochelle will take home the Grand Prize of two tickets to any Leelanau Wine Trail event and 2 nights lodging at The Homestead! She has chosen to enjoy our next [...]
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A couple of longtime friends of the Leelanau Wine Trail joined us recently for our annual Media Weekend, Detroit News wine writer Sandra Silfven and Cortney Casey of Michigan by the Bottle. In Leelanau wineries: What’s new, what’s hot in Northern Michigan, Sandra recounts some of the new things she learned: There are many new vintner [...]
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Here are lodging packages for the 2013 Harvest Stompede wine tour! Also be sure to also check Accommodations & Lodging and Bed & Breakfasts in our Leelanau Touring Guide! Note that tickets purchased through packages are non-refundable and subject to the terms and conditions of the event.
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The wineries of the Northern Loop of the Leelanau Wine Trail invite you celebrate Michigan Wine Month next Friday and Saturday, April 26th and 27th for their 2nd Annual Wine Release Weekend! Friday evening from 6:30-9:00p, our 10 wineries and cidery will be releasing 20 new 2011 and 2012 wines/ciders at The Bluebird Restaurant & Tavern [...]
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The Finger Lakes in New York are recognized as one of the nation’s top Riesling regions, but they are learning what those familiar with Leelanau Rieslings have long known: Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula is a Riesling powerhouse. For the second year in a row, Chateau Fontaine Vineyards & Winery has proven that in the clearest way [...]
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The Spring issue of Touring & Tasting Magazine is out and is featuring Traverse City as one of its wine destinations to watch! They write that Leelanau & Traverse City have already been discovered by many talented chefs, musicians, fine artists, and creative winemakers who know a good thing when they see it and that [...]
Read MoreSince we had to do this for our LPVA app and new brochure, we figured we would share them with you! Click the links below to view map & GPS location for the 25 wineries of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail!
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Below is a listing of the food & wine pairings along with the hat contests at each winery. We will add more as we get them from the rest of the 22 wineries participating in the Spring Sip & Savor Wine Trail Tour. The winery prizes below are awarded by the staff of each winery, [...]
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Here are lodging packages for our Spring Sip & Savor tour from our hotel, cottage & rental and bed & breakfast partners. Please note that tickets purchased through packages are non-refundable and subject to the terms and conditions of the event.
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