The Wineries of Michigan's Great Southwest

Visit the wineries of Michigan's Great Southwest. We are a short ride from our harbor towns of New Buffalo, St. Joseph, South Haven, and Saugatuck. Enjoy award winning Michigan wines as spectacular as our sunsets on the beach.

Relax, enjoy the surroundings, and step up to the bar. Tasting Rooms offer you an opportunity to sample and learn about the wineries' varieties before you purchase.

The members of the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail welcome visitors to the varied and unique wineries in our area. Each winery offers a selection of wines made from grapes or fruit grown in the Lake Michigan Shore Appellation.

	Contessa Wine Cellars 3235 Friday Road Coloma, Michigan 49038 269.468.5534   Map Link Directions: I-94 exit 39; south 1/4 mile Open daily from 12 - 5pm year round. Winemaker: Tony S. Peterson Winemaker's Choice: Chardonnay and Merlot. Items of Interest: Incredible views with ample terrace and patio seating to enjoy a glass of our award winning wine. "Life is there, you just have to taste it!" Those traveling in Southwest Michigan will not want to miss visiting Contessa Wine Cellars. Located in Coloma, Contessa Wine Cellars offers unparalleled interior beauty along with exquisite wines and superb personal service. An unforgettable experience is guaranteed. Free tasting and elegant surroundings await you.
	Domaine Berrien Cellars & Winery 398 East Lemon Creek Road Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103 269.473.WINE (9463)   Map Link Noon - 5 PM May thru December: open every day except Tuesday January thru April: open Friday - Sunday Groups of 10 or more persons must make a reservation at least 7 days in advance, and a group fee will apply. Winemaker: Wally Maurer Winemaker's Choice: Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc Items of Interest: Enjoy a glass of wine with locally-made cheeses & sausages on our deck overlooking our vineyards! Self-guided Tours of our winemaking area are available anytime we're open. Established in 2001, our winery is nestled among grapevines on our family's 80-acre farm. All of handcrafted wines are made on-site from our own handpicked, estate-grown grapes.
	Fenn Valley Vineyard & Wine Cellar 6130 122nd Avenue Fennville, Michigan 49408 800.432.6265   Map Link Saugatuck Tasting Room: 310 Butler St., downtown Saugatuck Winery open year round. 11-5 M-Sat. 1-5 Sun. Tours: Sat. 3pm Nov.-June, weekends July-Oct. Visit our website for complete tour information. Winemaker: Doug Welsch Winemaker's Choice: Meritage and Riesling Items of Interest: Vineyard tasting-tours in the fall. Tours with the winemaker Sat. 3pm Nov.-June. Family owned and operated, producing premium estate-grown, handcrafted wines since 1973. We combine a unique climate, age-old winemaking techniques, and the best of modern technology to create award-winning wines of distinction. Capturing a taste of the Lakeshore in every bottle.
	Free Run Cellars 9185 Union Pier Road (I-94 exit 6) Union Pier, Michigan 49129 269.469.9443   Map Link Union Pier Tasting Room: 9185 Union Pier Rd, Union Pier, MI 49129 -- 269.469.6885 Saugatuck Tasting Room: 439 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453 -- 269.857.7000 Hours: Seasonal Noon to 6:00 Winemaker: Matthew Moersch Winemaker's Choice: Gewurztraminer and Cabernet Franc Items of Interest: Beautifully landscaped grounds and vineyard set in the heart of the Lake Michigan Shore wine country. -Evolving Michigan Wine- Our family has grown and vinified grapes for over 25 years. Our passion is evolving our family's legacy with a reverence to tradition, the desire to explore new ideas and the "Free Run" to find our own style of winemaking. - Christian and Matthew Moersch
	Hickory Creek Winery 750 Browntown Road Buchanan, Michigan 49101 269.422.1100   Map Link Open Year Round Mon. – Sat. 11 am to 6 pm, Sun. 12 pm to 6 pm Or by Appointment Winemaker: Mike de Schaaf Winemaker's Choice: Mélange and Chardonnay Items of Interest: Wines made only from LMS Grapes Creating world class wines from grapes grown exclusively on Lake Michigan's eastern shore, Hickory Creek's team of owners, Michael de Schaaf, David Leslie and Gottfried Hart, bring to bear the distinct perspectives of three premier wine-growing nations: America, Australia, and Germany. Sharing a lifelong passion for their craft, Hickory Creek utilizes only the highest quality estate grown and select local vineyard fruits.
	Karma Vista Vineyards & Winery 6991 Ryno Road Coloma, Michigan 49038 269.468.WINE (9463)   Map Link Directions: I-94 Exit 39; one mile east at McDonalds. Open: 11 - 5pm daily, 12 - 5pm Sundays, closed Tuesdays Call for Winter Hours Winemaker: Joe Herman Winemaker's Choice: 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Items of Interest: Unique gifts; local cheeses; great view Gorgeous views, great wines and good karma await, atop one of the most spectacular vineyards in the state. Reds, whites and in between, all in a setting uniquely serene. Luck or karma, who's to say? Just so happens we like it this way. Drink wine, live forever.
	Lawton Ridge Winery 8456 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009 269.372.9463   Map Link Monday - Saturday 12 - 6pm Sunday 12 - 5pm Winemaker: Dean Bender Winemaker's Choice: Two Handed Red and Late Harvest Vignoles Lawton Ridge Winery, the newest member of the wine trail, began as a vineyard in 1973. Our food friendly wines express our vineyard's site and soil. Easy to get to from Kalamazoo, convienent to I-94 or US 131.
	Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm 533 East Lemon Creek Road Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103 269.471.1321   Map Link 9-6 Daily - Sunday 12-6 Winter 12-5 Daily Winemaker: Jeff Lemon Winemaker's Choice: Meritage & Pinot Grigio Items of Interest: Memorial Day Art & Wine Weekend, Father's Day Celebration, Sat. after Labor Day Harvest Fest The vineyards at this 152 year old family farm, are producing wines which are 100% estate bottled, feature ice wines and outstanding dry reds. Lemon Creek has a farm market with u-pick available for fresh fruits in season. A pleasant experience for the wine connoisseur or for a family destination. Family owned & operated for 150 years.
	The Round Barn Winery 10983 Hills Road Baroda, Michigan 49101 800.716.WINE (9463)   Map Link Union Pier Tasting Room: 9185 Union Pier Rd, Union Pier, MI 49129 -- 269.469.6885 Saugatuck Tasting Room: 439 Butler Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453 -- 269.857.7000 Hours: 11-6 Monday thru Saturday, Sunday Noon to 6:00 Winemaker: Matthew Moersch Winemaker's Choice: Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon Items of Interest: Home of DiVine Vodka, Seasonal Outdoor Café, BBQ Contest & Festival (July), Harvest Party (August), Winemaking Classes (Sept & Oct); Banquet Facilities We have, for over 25 years, dedicated ourselves to making wines, brandies and microbrews. Using time honored traditions, artfully expressed with a "new world" twist we are pleased to offer an experience unlike any other. Spend an afternoon making wine, dancing at a summer party or enjoying lunch at our café.
	St. Julian Winery 716 S. Kalamazoo Street Paw Paw, Michigan 49079 800.732.6002   Map Link Open: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm Union Pier Tasting Room: 9145 Union Pier Rd, Union Pier, MI 49129 -- exit 6 off I-94 -- 269.469.3150 Open: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm Winemaker: Dr. David Miller Winemaker's Choice: Braganini Reserve Meritage, Riesling & Merlot St. Julian is Michigan's oldest and largest winery. This family-owned winery, founded by Mariano Meconi in 1921, is nestled in the picturesque fruit-growing region along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Today, grandson, David Braganini, has adopted the family tradition of winemaking while turning St. Julian into Michigan's most renowned winery. Free tasting and tours of the winery are offered seven days a week, year 'round. Tours run every 1/2 hour Mon-Sat 9:30 am - 4:00 pm (no tour at noon), Sun 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
	Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant 185 Mount Tabor Road Buchanan, Michigan 49107 800.283.3363   Map Link Open: Mon. & Tues. 10 - 5pm Wed. - Sat. 10 - 9pm Sun. 12 - 9pm Visit our website for satellite locations Winemaker: Mike Merchant Winemaker's Choice: Grand Mark Items of Interest: Restaurant and On-site Winery Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant boasts an experience like no other! Award winning wines, full production on site winery and guided tours is only half of it! Overlook the rolling vineyards from the elegant dining rooms serving lunch and dinner Wednesday - Sunday or just relax on the terrace with wine or a cocktail from the Grape Escape Lounge.
	Warner Vineyards Winery 706 S. Kalamazoo Street Paw Paw, Michigan 49079 800.756.5357   Map Link South Haven Tasting Room: 515 Williams St, South Haven, MI 49090 -- next to the Idler Restaurant Open Daily 10 - 5 Sunday 12 - 5 Come visit and help celebrate 70 years of third generation winemaking excellence. Michigan Historical site, covered bridge, 90 foot railcar, water tower and champagne caves, all nestled along the banks of the Paw Paw river, old world charm & character awaits you year around. Also, visit Kevin's Tavern on the River, a casual riverside restaurant. TASTE THE TRADITION!