26 wineries
The 26 wineries in Leelanau County are set in the rolling countryside near Traverse City. Their award-winning wines and many views of Lake Michigan make wine touring a major Northern Michigan attraction and a memorable part of an Up North vacation.

How many wineries are in Traverse City Michigan?

Or maybe you’re just ready to relax and have a good time. Good news is, you can do them both at about 40 different wineries throughout the Traverse City region — in the Traverse Wine Coast.

What winery does Amy Smart own?

Bonobo Winery
That’s when the idea for a virtual happy hour was born. At 6 p.m. every Friday, Bonobo Winery owner Carter Oosterhouse, a Traverse City native who rose to fame on TLC’s Trading Spaces, and his wife, actress Amy Smart, host the virtual happy hour event from their home in California.

Where is Carter Oosterhouse from?

Traverse City, MI
Carter Oosterhouse/Place of birth

Are Michigan wineries open year round?

They are open year-round for those looking to take a break from outdoor adventures and sit back with a glass of wine.

Where is Chateau de Leelanau located?

Chateau de Leelanau Vineyard and Winery is located just north of Traverse City, Michigan, offering a variety of wines and hard cider made from fruit grown on our farms in beautiful Leelanau County. Today the vineyard’s picturesque setting is yielding some of the finest wines ever produced from this new and progressive wine country.

What is the Leelanau Peninsula wine trail?

The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail is divided into three trails for easy touring: the Sleeping Bear Loop, the Northern Loop, and the Grand Traverse Bay Loop. Each tasting room along the trail offers its own unique experience, from pure elegance with unparalleled views to cozy nooks loaded with charm.

Can Leelanau Cellars tastings be done by the glass?

Leelanau Cellars | Drink Happy Thoughts! Well, Wine We Can! Our Tasting Room is open for tastings and wine-by-the-glass. Reservations are recommended for tastings.

Where to go wine tasting in the Grand Traverse?

Rode our bicycles to this winery as part of the Grand Traverse Bike tours; Bike the Leelanau Wine Trail. 4. Suttons Bay Ciders Great tasting cider on a hilltop with fascinating view, in any season! 5. Green Bird Cellars & Organic Farms Wine tasting event We had an excellent time and everybody was very friendly and helpful. 6. Verterra Winery