With snow-covered vineyard views and fireside beverages, winter provides a more intimate tasting experience at Northern Michigan wineries. Get started with these 3 upcoming wine events.
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Winter Wine Walk | January 6, 20; February 3, 17; March 2 | Gaylord
Ready to embrace the winter chill? Embark on a scenic stroll through Otesego Resort’s snow-covered landscapes as you stop at several tasting stations to sample delectable wines, perfectly selected for every wine lover.
Along the way, you’ll be rewarded with roaring bonfires at two of the pit stops. But, warm weather gear is highly recommended. Think fluffy scarves, thermal gloves, and waterproof boots. At the end of your trip, you’ll end up at the Beaver Dam where you can relax and warm up with fireside beverages.Â
Photo by Otsego Resort
Sips & Soups | January 20-21 | Leelanau Peninsula
Warm up on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail with the beloved Sips & Soups wine event, which features two delightful days of sampling wine and soup pairings at participating wineries. Bonus: each ticket comes with $10 in Cork Cash, redeemable on purchases of bottles, merchandise, tastings and more.Â
This year’s lineup includes 45 North Vineyard & Winery, Amoritas Vineyards, Bel Lago Winery, Black Star Farms, Boathouse Vineyards, Chateau Fontaine, French Valley Vineyard, Gilchrist Farm Winery, Good Harbor Vineyards, Leelanau Cellars, Rove Estate Vineyard & Tasting Room, Shady Lane Cellars, and Verterra Winery.
Get more details at the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail’s website here.Â
Photo by Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Taste the Passion | February 9-11 | Leelanau Peninsula
The perfect event for you and your Valentine (or Galentine), Taste the Passion promises a chance to fall in love with your new favorite vintage on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail. Try out an expertly paired wine and food sample at each participating winery.Â
Whether you’re into sipping a sweet rosé or indulging in a savory spread, there’s something for everyone (and your special someone!).Â
Participating wineries include 45 North Vineyard & Winery, Amortias Vineyards, Aurora Cellars, Bel Lago Winery, Black Star Farms, Boathouse Vineyards, Chateau Fontaine, Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, French Valley Vineyard, Gilchrist Farm Winery, Good Harbor Vineyards, Leelanau Cellars, Rove Estate Vineyard & Tasting Room, Shady Lane Cellars, Two K Farms, and Verterra Winery.Â
Find more details about Taste the Passion here.Â
Photo by LP Wines/Captured by Grace Photographymi