Our goal has always been to produce the finest wines possible. We strive to make wines that express the unique soil and climate in which they grow, the personal attention they are given in vineyard and wine cellar, and the winegrower’s esthetic. Our wines are living things, raised with care, giving voice to our joie de vivre.
We have produced estate grown and bottled Leelanau Peninsula wines since our first crush in the fall of 1978. Now we make principally methode champenoise and cuve close method sparkling wines. Most wines are from our estate vineyards; however, we are producing some wines from grapes purchased from other vineyards. Our current annual production is less than 4000 cases: this modest volume allows us the pleasure of winemaking in the style we enjoy – barrel fermented small lots made with minimal handling.
All of our L. Mawby sparkling wines are made using the methode champenoise, and are aged in the bottle before disgorging, with many cuvees being given 3 or more years of tirage aging. Our M. Lawrence sparkling wines are produced in the cuve close method, are given less aging, and are less costly than the method champenoise sparkling wines.
Visit Us:
The winery tasting room is open to the public:
November through April – Thursday through Saturday – Noon to 5pm
May through October – Monday through Saturday – Noon to 6pm; Sunday – Noon to 5pm
Visits at other times may be arranged by appointment; groups numbering more than 12 persons are discouraged.
L. Mawby
4519 S Elm Valley Rd
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231-271-3522
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We began by planting Chardonnay, followed by Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Our gate is open for you to experience the breathtaking views of West Bay.
We welcome you to taste our wines, experience our European influenced vineyards and enjoy the views.
Located on a beautiful, windswept hillside, the panoramic views of West Traverse Bay add to the majesty of our vineyard & tasting room. Picnics welcome!
Tasting Room Hours
May thru October Daily 12 to 6 Sun. 12 to 5
November weekends 12 to 5
December thru April: Sat. 12 to 5 or by appointment.
January – February: By appointment only.
Willow Vineyard
10702 East Hilltop Rd.
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231-271-4810
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Unique among Michigan wineries, Circa stands as a timeless testament to creative inspiration. Each wine, a blank canvas. Each experience, subjective. From instinct to perfection, from yesterday to tomorrow, Circa can be anything to everyone. So taste for yourself – and truly explore your palate for the first time. Whatever words you choose to describe your experience, make Circa your own.
Five varietals. Infinite descriptions.
The intonation begins in the vineyard. Winemaker Margaret Bell selects perfect Leelanau Peninsula grapes, gently tended, picked and sorted by hand, then pressed into service for your palate. Circa Estate artisan wines with charismatic styles, beautifully presented in striking bottles filled with imagination, are ultimately yours to define.
Cabernet Franc. A sip for today. A treasure for tomorrow. Careful, small yields producing unique, grand flavors. Fine food pairing. French oak barrels. Complex. Character.
Requisite. Fruit forward. Food friendly. Pleasantly unpretentious. Exceptional. Exquisite.
Pinot Grigio. A fine, formal table. A stylish, summer picnic. Crisp. Fruity. Flavorful. Perfect.
Chardonnay. Fresh. Fruity. Just a bit racy. Fermented in polished, stainless steel tanks. Flavorful. A complement to food. A complement to friends.
Improvisation. Barely sweet. Backyard Treat. Front porch pleasantries. Impromptu gatherings. Hand-sorted and precisely orchestrated for chance occurrences. Informal. Inviting.
Circa Estate Winery
7788 E. Horn Rd.
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
231-271-1177
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We’re located at the top of Crain Hill Road, close to Grand Traverse Bay and 5 miles from downtown Traverse City.
Our vineyard brims with vinifera grape varieties, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Our objective is to produce wines that express the terroir of the area soil, sun and winds at this truly unique site. It takes top quality grapes to produce fine wines, and we invite you to visit our stunning vineyard and wine-tasting room where we pay daily homage to our passion!
Brengman Brothers – Crain Hill Vineyards
9720 S. Center Highway
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-946-2764
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Our hand-crafted wines are made with care from grapes grown in our family-owned vineyard located in the heart of Leelanau County.
From our gold medal-winning 2011 Dry Riesling to our 2010 Boathouse Red – a bronze medal winner – Boathouse wines reflect the character and diversity of our Leelanau Peninsula home.
Visit our tasting room on M-204 along the beautiful Lake Leelanau Narrows or shop online at your convenience.
Tasting Room
We invite you to experience our wines at our tasting room in the Village of Lake Leelanau. Sample wines at our tasting bar or enjoy a glass of wine on the patio overlooking the Lake Leelanau Narrows.
Arrive by car on M-204 or by boat from North or South Lake Leelanau (limited docking space available).
Boathouse Vineyards
115 St Mary’s Street
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
231-256-7115
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A unique stop on the Leelanau wine trail, Tandem Ciders specializes in artisanal hard ciders. In the major apple growing regions of Europe, a culture has developed around the enjoyment and deep appreciation of cider, of both the traditional production processes as well as the apples themselves. Cider plays an important role in these areas by helping create a healthy, relaxing lifestyle that revolves around a profound connection to the land and its offerings.
Tandem Ciders aims to establish a similar tradition in Leelanau County. We use Michigan apples in our ciders and work closely with neighboring growers that produce the fruit. We sell our product where the apples are grown, promoting the farmers and the valuable agricultural land of Leelanau County, as well as the cider itself. Our tasting room is a place that stresses the importance of the region, the significance of community, and a warm and comforting atmosphere that fosters communication and camaraderie. By demonstrating the tangible relationships between the land, apples, and the cider, Tandems Ciders encourages patrons to appreciate the essential connection between these entities.
Stop by and visit us! Head north on M-22 through Suttons Bay, and approximately 1.5 miles from the second blinking light, turn left on Setterbo Road. Wind up Setterbo for another mile and look for the white barn with a red tandem bicycle.
Tandem Ciders
2055 North Setterbo Road
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
231-271-0050
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