Michigan Hail to the wines of southern Michigan! Lake Michigan Shore AVA is located in the southwest corner of the state, across the border from Indiana. Because of its proximity to Lake Michigan, this wine region is temperate enough to produce wines using standard vinifera grapes such as Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Riesling. The heart of wine country in Lake Michigan Shore AVA is around Berrien Springs, but the region extends as far east as Kalamazoo. It is relaxing, outdoorsy, and fun to spend a day wine tasting in southern Michigan. Be on the lookout for the signature red wine in this area - Cabernet Franc. This grape truly shines in southern Michigan, always offering fruit-forward cherry berry flavors along with a hint of earthy loam. My favorite wineries of this area for high quality winemaking and winery experience are Free Run Cellars, Cody Kresta Winery, and Modales Wines. You don’t have to travel to California for great American wines. Michigan and Missouri are proof positive.
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