To help get beneath the surface, this is a way to explore and discover great red wines of Leelanau. The Hunt for the Reds of October takes place WEEKDAYS during the month of October. For the entire month, your ticket gets you a complimentary pour at each of 21 participating wineries offering diverse red wines. Tickets are $20 per person. $5 per ticket goes to the American Red Cross.
Weekdays during October
$20 per person: (you'll pick up your supplies in our office weekdays between 9AM and 2PM)
Includes signature wine glass, a complimentary red wine pour at each winery and a $5 donation to the American Red Cross. Great wine for a great cause— It doesn’t get better than that! Leelanau Peninsula has become well-known for its Riesling and other cool-climate white varietals and blends. What is often overlooked, however, are the high-quality red wines being grown in the region. To help get beneath the surface, the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail hosts a fun event to explore and discover great red wines of Leelanau Peninsula. The Hunt for the Reds of October takes place weekdays (Monday through Friday) during the month of October. For the entire month of October, your ticket gets you a complimentary pour at each of 21 participating wineries offering diverse red wines: big and bold Cabernet Francs and Merlots, aromatic and spicy Pinot Noirs and many more.
Featured Wines
Amoritas Vineyards, Lake Leelanau (Open 12-6): 2017 Beak & Talon Red Blend
Aurora Cellars, Lake Leelanau (Open 11-6): Radiance, Pinot Noir, or Rosso
Baia Estate Northport Leelanau County, Northport (Open 12-3, Fri 8-5): Lambo Sparkling Red
Bel Lago Winery, Cedar (Open 11-6): Solia
Big Little Wines, Suttons Bay (Open Thurs & Fri 12-6): Underdog Gamay
Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay (Open 10-6, Fri 10-8): 2016 Arcturos Merlot
Blustone Vineyards, Lake Leelanau (Open 12-6): 2018 Ad Lib
Boathouse Vineyards, Lake Leelanau (Open 12-6): 2016 Cabernet Franc
Chateau Fontaine Vineyard and Winery, Lake Leelanau (Open 12-5): Best of Class Big Paw Red
Ciccone Vineyard & Winery, Suttons Bay (Open 11-6): Cabernet Franc
45 North Vineyard & Winery, Lake Leelanau (Open 11-6): 45 Red
French Valley Vineyard, Suttons Bay (Open 11-7, Fri 11-8): Pinot Noir
Glen Arbor Wines, Glen Arbor (Open Wed & Thurs 1-7, Fri 1-8): Crystal River Red
Good Harbor Vineyards, Lake Leelanau (Open 11-6): 2016 Marquette or 2014 Pinot Noir
Laurentide Winery, Lake Leelanau (Open 12-6): 2017 Red Meritage
Leelanau Cellars, Omena (Open 10-6): 2016 Merlot
M22 Winery in Glen Arbor (Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District) (Open 10-5:30, Fri 10-7): M22 Red
MAWBY, Suttons Bay (Open 12-6): Redd
Nathaniel Rose Wines, Suttons Bay (Open 12-7):
Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery, Traverse City (Open 11-7, Fri 11-9): 2016 Cabernet Franc
Shady Lane Cellars, Suttons Bay (Open 11-6, Fri 11-7): 2017 Franc ‘n’ Franc
Silver Leaf Vineyard and Winery, Suttons Bay (Open 10:30-6): Pinot Noir
Soul Squeeze Cellars, Lake Leelanau (Open Tues-Fri 11-6): 2015 Petite Sirah
Verterra Winery, Leland (Open 11-6): Chaos Red
Willow Vineyard, Suttons Bay (Open 12-6): Pinot Noir