Michigan has two main grape growing regions, both of which are located along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. The northern area is comprised of the Leelanau Peninsula American Viticultural Area (AVA) and the Old Mission Peninsula AVA. Slightly more than half of Michigan’s wine grapes are grown in these two AVAs. In SW Michigan, the Lake Michigan Shore and Fennville AVAs are responsible for producing approximately 45% of Michigan’s wine grapes. Michigan wineries continues to shift their focus from French-American hybrids to cool-climate vinifera such as Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Franc. Although most of Michigan’s wineries are concentrated in the west and northwest regions of the state, there are also dozens of wineries located near the Ann Arbor and Detroit metropolitan areas. Scroll down to find Michigan’s best wineries. The “Highest Visitor Ratings” section lists Michigan wineries that have received visitors’ highest ratings for service, views, and wine quality. The “Highest Wine Critic Ratings” section lists the producers of Michigan’s best wines based on awards won at international wine competitions and ratings from publications such as Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. The “All Michigan Wineries” section contains a comprehensive, and continuously updated, list of Michigan wineries. Click “map view” to access the advanced winery search to find wineries that provide vineyard lodging, have food available to complement their wines, host vineyard weddings, or produce wines from organic grapes. We make it easy to find the best wine tour and tasting destinations in Michigan wine country.