Lake Michigan Shore AVA
Lake Michigan Shore AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in southwest Michigan. Located in the state's traditional "fruit belt region", Lake Michigan Shore is the oldest modern commercial grape region of the state and home to a majority of Michigan vineyards and half of the state wine grape production. Vineyards in the region date back to 1867.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1983, amended in 1987 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Michigan |
| Sub-regions | Fennville AVA |
| Climate region | Continental |
| Soil conditions | Sandy |
| Total area | 1,280,000 acres (5,180 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chancellor, Chardonnay, Chelois, De Chaunac, Gewurztraminer, Lemberger, Malbec, Marsanne, Merlot, Müller-Thurgau, Petit Verdot, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Seyval blanc, St. Vincent, Syrah, Traminette, Vidal blanc, Vignoles, Viognier |
| No. of wineries | 15 |
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