Amoritas Vineyards is at 6701 East Duck Lake Road, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653. Phone +1 (231) 994-2300. Wines: Riesling.
About
Amoritas sits on the French Road Plains of Centerville Township, where rolling hills and sandy loam soils do exactly what they should—grow vibrant whites. The dry Riesling is the tell: clean, excellent, focused on what works at this latitude rather than fighting it. They're serious about grape cultivation and winemaking, less concerned with ambiance engineering. Tasting flights come with cards noting what you're drinking—helpful when you're trying to remember if Points North or Khione was the one that worked. The semi-private back room handles large groups without drama. Staff knows their product and the region's terroir. This is Michigan wine country stripped of the tourist polish, making wines that reflect the 45th parallel's particular strengths.
The Oxto Edit
Oxto AILow-key vineyard where the wine does the talking. Tasting cards with actual notes, semi-private back room for groups, treats for kids. They're making serious Michigan whites while everyone else is chasing Instagram moments.
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Amoritas Vineyards
6701 East Duck Lake Road
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
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