The Details:

Welcome to the breathtaking beauty of The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail – where stunning landscape and natural splendor meets exquisite wine making. ‘Experience Leelanau’ , our new signature event during May 19th-21st, is a celebration honoring ‘Michigan Wine Month’ and everything that makes our region special. Whether you’re a nature lover, a foodie, a music enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the finer things in life, this event has something for everyone.

With Experience Leelanau, we invite you to embrace the magic of Michigan viticulture, as we guide you through the most beautiful corners of our natural paradise. This event is designed to delight and inspire, featuring a dynamic mix of activities and experiences from 11 different wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail.

Some of the highlights of Experience Leelanau include the exploration of tastings notes, local cuisine and wine pairings, cooking demonstrations, vertical tastings, and many more elevated and unique wine experiences. 

And that's not all! Experience Leelanau showcases the unique cultural treasures of our area. You’ll get a taste of our vibrant arts and music scene with live performances featured at several wineries, showcasing the diverse talent of our community. For those who crave a little more adventure, we have an array of vineyard tours to explore the beautiful landscapes and learn what makes this region so special and unique for winemaking.

Experience Leelanau is more than just an event – it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful culture that Michigan Wineries have planted over the years. Whether you want to enjoy a peaceful retreat, challenge yourself with wine tasting knowledge, or simply enjoy world-class wine and entertainment, there’s something for everyone at Experience Leelanau. Book your tickets today and join us for an adventure that you will never forget!

How it works!

Each ticket is exclusive to the individual winery and the day/time that they are featuring their experience. 

To buy tickets for this event, simply review what each winery is featuring and select the experience you would like to attend. 

Winery Experiences

Date: May 19th, 2023

Amoritas Vineyards:

Experience Details:

Enjoy a guided vineyard tour with the owners and Matt & Emily Goodell, while you experience a vertical tasting of Amoritas Vineyards wine library, paired with a locally sourced picnic lunch.

Bel Lago Vineyards

Experience: 

Experience a “Grapes to Glass” barrel room tasting with senior winemaker Blake Lougheed. Followed by an intimate food and wine pairing, accompanied by live music from local artists.

Shady Lane Cellar: 

Experience Details:

Indulge your senses in a VIP farm to table food & wine pairing, curated by Shady Lane Cellars head winemaker, along with live music from a series of local artists. Ticket holders will also get a behind the scenes look with a vineyard and barrel room tour.

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Check Out the other Experiences over the weekend!

May 20th: Click Here

May 21st: Click Here