Shady Lane Cellars
1.3 miles straight-line proximity · A Leelanau wine-first anchor for dry whites and Riesling in a laid-back vineyard setting.
A scenic Leelanau stop with dry-red and Gewürztraminer signals, best used when the route already runs the Suttons Bay corridor.
Hilltop vineyard and event barn with vineyard, bay, and rolling-hill views. Dry reds and Gewurztraminer. Founded by Madonna's father, Silvio Ciccone.
Make the stop earn its place
For this trip: A scenic Leelanau stop with dry-red and Gewürztraminer signals, best used when the route already runs the Suttons Bay corridor.
Make room for: 45 minutes to taste, plus actual road travel. A full meal is not reliably documented here; plan your lunch separately.
The tradeoff: you need dependable structured hours without checking ahead
Before you go: Hours need direct verification. Call ahead. Check reservations and the winery's site.
We return to Michigan wine country often and favor a day with room to taste and explore. These are evidence-based planning observations, not invented personal tasting reviews.
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These are route-oriented companions, not claims that they are the two “best” wineries nearby.
1.3 miles straight-line proximity · A Leelanau wine-first anchor for dry whites and Riesling in a laid-back vineyard setting.
0.3 miles straight-line proximity · A hospitality-forward Leelanau stop with dry-white and Pinot Noir signals and a smaller tasting-room feel.