Wineries in Michigan: West Michigan Lakeshore

Wineries on the Lakeshore

Nothing complements a trip down the coast of Lake Michigan like a glass of wine (or two, or three). Between Muskegon and Holland, you’ll find a treasure trove of wineries, tasting rooms, and events just waiting to be discovered with these wineries in Michigan! The lakeshore soil brings some distinct flavors to the grapes you won’t get anywhere else. So grab your best friends and head to the lakeshore for some of the best vineyards and wineries in Michigan!

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12 Corners Vineyard Grand Haven Tasting Room

Started by a group of friends, 12 Corners Vineyard is on 115 acres with a variety of soils and slopes, giving their vinifera and hybrid grapes a unique terroir. The 12 Corners Grand Haven Tasting Room is downtown, just a block from the Grand River and Musical Fountain.

Stop in for their award-winning samplings. Tastings are $10 per person. Visit the 12 Corners website for more info and to reserve group tastings.

Lemon Creek Winery

Just off Route 31 in Grand Haven, Lemon Creek is a must-stop on your lakeshore wine tour. Whether you’re an experienced wino or a newbie to the scene, the knowledgeable servers at Lemon Creek Winery will help you discover a new favorite among their selection.

Every first Friday of the month, enjoy live music from local bands, browse art vendors and grab a bite at a food truck. Lemon Creek also has five (five!) different wine clubs to fit your palate.

You can even order wine online. Check out the Lemon Creek Winery website for details.

Check out some great places to Stay in Grand Haven while you’re on your wine tasting adventure!

Tanglewood Winery

Farm-to-table fruit wines await you at Tanglewood Winery, located outside of Holland. Open for wine tasting on the weekend, Tanglewood has Michigan-made wines for you to try including their Blue Silk, Frontenac, Beach Bum Blueberry, and the delicious Sweet Summer Sangria.

After you do a tasting and check out the winery, sign up for the Tanglewood Winery Wine Club to have limited wines shipped to you each month.. Plus, you can u-pick the farm’s blueberries if you visit at the right time.

For more information and wine tasting hours, visit the Tanglewood Winery website.

Warner Vineyards Holland Tasting Room

Part of Holland’s historic downtown district, the Warner Vineyards Holland Tasting Room is a must-stop on your tour of the lakeshore wineries. They have a selection of over 25 wines at Warner for you to sip, along with select beers and ciders (sold by the glass, bottle, or growler!)

The knowledgeable staff at the Warner Vineyards Tasting Room will help you find your next favorite red or white and even pair it with the perfect cheese. One of our favorite wineries in Michigan!

For hours and other tasting room locations, visit the Warner Vineyards website.

Smash Wine Bar & Bistro

You can only do so many tastings before you need to grab some real food to soak up some of that alcohol. Smash Wine Bar & Bistro in downtown Muskegon has you covered there with delicious entrees and, of course, an extensive wine list to go with your meal.

Enjoy a sirloin or pasta as you sip on a glass from a list of reds, whites, and rosés and enjoy the laid-back ambiance. Smash Wine also offers a selection of smashed drinks including a Raspberry Smash and Sangria.

You’ll find the whole menu at the Smash Wine Bar & Bistro website.


Hopland Brewstillery

If you are looking to mix up your wine tour along Lake Michigan a bit, the Hopland brewstillery is a brewery, distillery, and winery all in one. Located off Butternut Drive north of downtown Holland, it’s a great place to take a break from the tasting rooms and wineries and settle in for a few drinks at a hip modern bar where you’ll find every craft beer, spirit, and in-house wine you could want.

Samples are available for you to try before you order, and the staff is more than happy to help you find something you’ll enjoy. The wines on offer are both in-house wines and some from local vineyards. If Hopland tickles your fancy, sign up for their membership for reduced drink prices and a t-shirt. 

Learn more about the Hopland Brewstillery and see their drink menu at their website.

The Muskegon Summer Wine Up

In the early summer, head to Muskegon and go absolutely wine wild with the Summer Wine Up. This event takes place outdoors in early June each year and brings you all the wine tasting, live music, and local vino vendors you could want.

Dozens of wineries and vineyards bring their best to the Wine Up, so you’ll have plenty to choose from as you walk along their tents and displays. There are also food vendors and food trucks dotting the event, so you definitely won’t go hungry as you spend your day enjoying the event.

Whether you’re new to wine or a seasoned connoisseur, the Summer Wine Up has 15-minute wine seminars to help you pick up a little something new about your favorite drink. Learn things like how to read a label, the secrets of great sparkling wine, and the latest on sustainable wine practices.

Interested in places to eat in Muskegon? Check out this list of great restaurants.

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Still want more Wine? Check out this list of the Best Places to Try Wine in Grand Rapids from our friends at the GR Bucket List!

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Skyler Latshaw
Content Creator at Wander West Michigan

Skyler has called West Michigan home for over a decade. He loves to spend his mornings hiking local trails, afternoons taking his son to a playground, and evenings around a campfire or playing games with friends.

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