the area's newest winery. 2015 kicks off their inaugural season with 10
ciders and wines, including traditional apple cider and reisling, as well as
peach/mango cider and a variety of fruit wines. The warm, inviting tasting
room offers seasonal views of Lake Bellaire, a rustic wood staircase, and
detailed mosaic floors. Inviting guests to enter as strangers and leave
as friends, Torch Lake Cellars' careful attention to detail shines through
everything from the bar top to the full, local flavors of their wines.
in Elk Rapids caters to those individuals, as well as the wine expert. Their
extensive wine collection includes everything from local to national wines,
classic merlots to chocolate-raspberry blends.
dation, the Village Market also features Laura's Picks. With more than
Farms use their own fresh, seasonal fruit to craft their wines and cider.
Featuring locally inspired flavors like Antrim Creek, Rex Beach, Cheeky
Cherry, and Sassy Apple, Royal Farms offers a variety of flavors for every
wine lover. Weather permitting, relax outside in the wine garden and enjoy
the view of the farm while enjoying the fruit of the vine.
dedicated to conservation. Their desire to protect the diversity and health
of their vineyard landscape fuels their passion for wine making. The first
winery in Antrim County to exclusively feature estate-grown wines, they
specialize in underrepresented European varieties, including Gruner
Veltliner and Sauvignon Blanc. Their wines reflect their connection to the
land and provide the bright acidity and complexity of the fruit and mineral
aromas found only in Antrim County soil.
earned quite the reputation
as a wine-lovers destination,
but you don't have to drive to
Leelanau County or Old Mission
peninsula to enjoy the fruit
of the vine. Elk Rapids and
Antrim County feature a variety
of local and regional wines
in uniquely beautiful settings
that are sure to win a wine
connoisseur's heart.