Michigan’s Old Mission Peninsula American Viticultural Area (AVA), established in 1987, is located on the Old Mission Peninsula which extends approximately 18 miles northward from Traverse City into the Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan. The climate of the peninsula, similar to the Leelanau Peninsula on the west side of the bay, is moderated by the surrounding water allowing for the growing of cool-climate Vitis vinifera varieties. Scroll down for a comprehensive list of Old Mission Peninsula wineries and click “map view” to access the advanced winery search. Whether you would like to visit a winery that provides beautiful vineyard lodging, has food available to complement its wines, or hosts vineyard weddings, we make it easy to find the best Old Mission Peninsula wine tasting and touring destinations.