45 North Vineyard & Winery
1.2 miles straight-line proximity · A versatile Leelanau stop for dry whites, rosé, sparkling, and cider in a relaxed vineyard setting.
Aurora Cellars
A relaxed central Leelanau stop with a broad lineup and cider, useful for mixed groups and flexible routes.
Leelanau PeninsulaLake Leelanau
Broad Range AnchorBest-fit role
3 / 5Wine-specificity signal
45 minSuggested tasting stop
Current official trail memberLeelanau Peninsula Wine Trail · membership checked 2026-08-29Official trail listing
Why choose Aurora Cellars?
Vineyard and wedding venue a touch off the main routes. Warm room and a broad, approachable lineup; quieter than the marquee stops.
Verified varietals
BlaufräNkischCabernet FrancChardonnayGewüRztraminerPinot BlancPinot NoirRieslingSauvignon Blanc
Varietal list checked 2026-08-29 from Traverse City Tourism.
When it may not be your stop
- you want a narrowly specialized wine stop
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Two nearby wineries that make sense with it
These are route-oriented companions, not claims that they are the two “best” wineries nearby.
Blustone Vineyards
1.5 miles straight-line proximity · A polished Leelanau stop built around dry reds and dry whites rather than a novelty-driven tasting.