All of Boskydel wines are 100-percent estate-bottled. That means the grapes used to make the wine came from our “estate” or property. Some wineries would lead you to believe that you are drinking a local product, but if it doesn’t say Leelanau Peninsula or Old Mission Peninsula on the label, the grapes could have come from just about anywhere.
All Boskydel wines are French-American hybrids, grown to withstand the cold winters while producing a high-quality stock of vin ordinaires , which can be enjoyed at substantially lower prices than wines of “higher breeding.”
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Boskydel Vineyards
7501 E. Otto Road
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
231-256-7272
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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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Left Foot Charley was created in 2004. Winemaker Bryan Ulbrich was called to a favorite vineyard which had been recently sold to a new owner. It was sliding quickly into a state of disaster. The excessive growth, negligent canopy management and impending powdery mildew attack was too much to bear. With the somewhat bridled, yet honest support of his wife Jennifer, he cancelled their vacation to work in this vineyard and save the Riesling. In exchange he was able to harvest a small crop and create a single dry Riesling.
Through the process the Left Foot concept was formed. Throughout Northern Michigan there are numerous small vineyards owned and farmed by individuals who do not have wineries. The grapes were often sent to giant blends. Many of these viticulturists are excellent farmers and deserve to see their work turned into wine. Left Foot Charley has teamed up with Northern Michigan’s best 18 growers to produce wines that display the range of aroma and flavor found among the glacially tilled hills of our appellations. Lake effect, soil composition, vineyard aspect, and grower mentality shape these flavors individually. Each vineyard sell only to LFC and the commitments go beyond simple cash per ton arrangements. Through mutually established goals, their farms are defining terroir in our appellations. Our goal is to bring their work to the bottle.
The winery has since grown to around 6000 cases and is located in the former Northern Michigan Asylum in Traverse City, Michigan. The urban environment has served to bring the terroir to the people. LFC is a Michigan version of an Austrian Heuriger – a place where aromatic and flavorful wine is an everyday event. Locals and visitors alike have come to realize that the non-traditional setting pairs perfectly with the atypical fruit sourcing and old style winemaking that defines LFC. Left Foot has a committed a focus on white wine varietals, hard cider, and sparkling wine.
Left Foot Charley Winery and Tasting Room
806 Red Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-995-0500
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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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