Explore the Petoskey Wine Region, formerly known as the Bay View Wine Trail, now boasting 14 family-owned wineries. This region is part of Michigan’s Tip of the Mitt AVA, one of five in the state, recognized for its unique grape characteristics. AVA designation requires 85% locally sourced grapes in wines bearing the AVA’s name.
Michigan’s 5 AVAs:
- Fennville: Southwest Michigan, part of the larger Lake Michigan Shore AVA.
- Lake Michigan Shore: Encompasses Berrien and Van Buren Counties.
- Leelanau Peninsula: Located in the northwestern part of the state.
- Old Mission Peninsula: Across the bay from the Leelanau Peninsula.
- Tip of the Mitt: Michigan’s newest AVA, covering several counties.
Discover the Wineries:
1918 Cellars Tasting Room & Bistro
In historic Castle Farms in Charlevoix.
Boyne Valley Vineyards
On US131 between Walloon Lake and Petoskey. Kid Friendly with light bites and entertainment.
Cellar 1914
Kid friend in Central Lake and offering light bites.
Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery
On Lakeview Road in Alanson. Child-friendly space with light bites.
Mackinaw Trail Winery
Located on US 131 in Petoskey. Kid friendly with a small bistro and live entertainment.
Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery
Child friendly maple winery in Petoskey.
Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery
Outdoor seating with patio heaters and light bites. Kid friendly in Petoskey area.
Pond Hill Farm Winery
Harbor Springs, family-friendly farm with various beverages.
Resort Pike Cidery & Winery
Child friendly winery offering wine and cider. Located on Resort Pike Road in Petoskey.
Rudbekia Winery
Reservations are recommended. Petoskey winery offer light bites, wine, beer, cider and spirit.
Seasons of the North Winery
Kid friendly inAlanson. They offer light bites with wine, beer, and cider.
Spare Key Winery
Light bites on Upper Bay Shore Road in Charlevoix. Child friendly space.
The Cellars of Royal Farms
Farm in Ellsworth, offering wine, cider, and bakery items.
Walloon Lake Winery
Located in Petoskey. They offer light bites in kid-friendly space with live entertainment.
Northern Michigan Wineries
Read about wineries in other parts of Northern Michighan:
Wineries and Cideries of Alpena
Old Mission Peninsula Wineries
Discover all the wineries of Northern Michigan at Up North Wineries.
Marisa Fancy along with her husband and four children dreamt of moving “Up North”. They had vacationed for years in northern Michigan and in 1995 they finally made the move.