45 North Vineyard & Winery is at 8580 East Horn Road, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653. Phone +1 (231) 271-1188. Wines: Chardonnay and Sparkling.
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Straddling the 45th parallel on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula, this winery makes unpretentious wines in a genuinely relaxed setting. The porch overlooks the property where lawn games, a fire pit, and a rustic vibe trump any wine snobbery. Their sparkling peach and unoaked Chardonnay earn praise, while the reds stay forgettable. The vineyard trail isn't the flat pedal most expect—families on bikes often bail early. But the dog biscuits, food menu, and easygoing service make it a solid stop on a Northern Michigan wine tour, even if you're not chasing trophy bottles.
The Oxto Edit
Oxto AIThe wine won't blow your mind—reviewers call it 'solid for Northern MI' but 'not our favorite'—yet the porch with bocce ball and fire pit keeps people from leaving. Their sparkling peach wine and unoaked Chardonnay are the standouts. The vineyard trail disappoints cyclists expecting leisure; one family had to cut their ride short because the terrain was 'very difficult'.
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45 North Vineyard & Winery
8580 East Horn Road
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
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