Petoskey Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Areas in Petoskey Wine Region

• Tip of the Mitt

  This AVA spans six northern Lower Peninsula counties, far more ground than the tasting rooms around Petoskey and Charlevoix. Lake-effect winters can be cold and windy, so growers favor cold-hardy hybrid grapes.

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Know before you go

Reservations and fees

Ask each tasting room about hours, reservations and tasting fees before you go. The region's wine passport, sold online and at the wineries, offers a deal at each winery.

Getting there

Pellston Regional Airport lies about 25 miles north of the Petoskey area, and Traverse City's airport about 70 miles south. US-31 follows the Lake Michigan shore and US-131 heads north from Grand Rapids.

Best time to visit

Fall, roughly late September to early November, is a good time for wine tasting here, with leaf color estimated to peak in mid-October. Winters can run cold and windy.

Getting around

Wineries are spread across Petoskey, Charlevoix and other nearby towns, and rideshare is limited, depending on the season. Plan a designated driver, a taxi or a wine tour.

The region's event calendar has listed seasonal events such as a food weekend at the close of harvest and a holiday tasting-and-shopping afternoon.

Nearby wine regions

• Leelanau Peninsula

  A cool-climate countryside peninsula between Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay, and a draw for sparkling wine fans.

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