Laurentide Winery
Lake Leelanau · Leelanau Peninsula
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The Oxto Edit
Oxto AIOwner Will greets guests personally at this elevation-perched tasting room where the barrel-fermented Fumé Blanc shows more depth than most Leelanau whites. The Emergence Red has converted enough locals into club members that supply might be an issue.
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Laurentide sits above Lake Leelanau making serious Sauvignon Blanc in a region better known for Riesling and tourists. Their 2023 gold-medal bottling proves Michigan can do Loire-style acidity right, while the barrel-reserve Fumé Blanc adds French oak without losing the variety's snap. The Emergence Red blend has quietly become the winery's calling card—local club members are buying it by the case. Owner Will runs a small operation where staff like Janet know the vineyards and actually taste with you rather than pouring and pivoting. The cheese plates lean into local dairy, the outdoor seating takes advantage of the hillside views, and the vibe stays low-key even during high season. This is what Leelanau wineries looked like before tasting rooms became event venues.
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