Wineries

They call our region the Napa Valley of the Midwest. Within a short drive you can visit more than a dozen wineries, many offering tours of their cellars and vineyards and free wine tastings. Our temperate climate allows us to grow European grape varieties that our wine masters use to make world-class wines. Many of our wineries offer cooking classes, festivals and music gatherings that uncork hours of fun for you and your friends. Ask about our special packages and regional wine trail.



Domaine Berrien Cellars
398 East Lemon Creek Road
Berrien Springs, MI   49103
269.473.9463   Fax: 269.471.9396
Contact: Wally Maurer
Hours: Open daily May-December Noon-5pm; January-April Friday, Saturday, Sunday Noon-5pm
GPS [41.9572° N, 86.4493° W]
 
Established in 2001, our winery is nestled among the grapevines on our family's 80-acre farm. All of our wines are made from grapes grown and hand-picked in our vineyards. Our estate bottled, handcrafted wines are available for tasting and sales daily May-December noon to 5pm; January-April noon to 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday . Enjoy a picnic on our beautiful deck!
Handicap accessible
Directions:
I-94 to exit 16 (Bridgman). North on Red Arrow Highway to Lemon Creek Road. East on Lemon Creek Road, just past Hollywood Road, on the south side of Lemon Creek Road.


 
Founders Wine Cellar
8963 Hills Road
Baroda, MI   49101
269.426.5222   Fax: 269.815.4444
Contact: Leonard Olson
Hours: Noon to 5:30pm daily
 
Founders Wine Cellar is located in Baroda, Michigan, a town that's been around since December of 1890 and lies in the heart of the valley's entrance to southwestern Michigan's famous wine country.

The back section of the original Baroda City Mill is where you'll find Founders Wine Cellar, the last building before the water tower. The Mill was founded shortly after the building was constructed in 1919. 

Every great growing region of the world has one common charactertistic: a large body of water on the windward side to temper the climate and southwest Michigan is no different. Ensuring the region as one of the top growing regions of the world is its location on the southeast shore of Lake Michigan. Where Germany has the Rhine and Mosel Rivers, France has the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream, and Napa Valley has the San Francisco Bay - the fruit basket of the Midwest has Lake Michigan.

We are a full wine making facility complete with a tasting room. You can view production from the tasting bar through four 4 x 8 foot windows. Come sample our 14 wines.
 
  • Tours
  • Tasting
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  • Festivals - see website for details
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    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 Exit 16 to Lake Street. Turn right on Lake (becomes Shawnee) follow out of Bridgman to Hills Road. Turn left on Hills and go 3/4 mile to the winery just west of the Baroda Water Tower.


     
    Free Run Cellars
    9185 Union Pier Road
    Union Pier, MI   49129
    269.471.1737 
    Hours: Thu, Fri & Mon 11am-6pm; Sun noon-6pm
    GPS [41.8282° N, 86.6750° W]
     
    Free Run Cellars is a new venture of Round Barn Winery winemaker, Matthew Moersch, and brother Christian. Free run - juice that flows from crushed grapes without pressing. It is superior to pressed juice as their are no seeds or stems. Continuing the Moersch tradition. Evolving Michigan wine.
     
  • Dry Gewurtztraminer
  • Mezzo
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  • Muscat Ottonel
  • Syrah
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  • Cabernet Franc
  • Union Red
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  • Indulgence
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    Directions:
    I-94 exit 6, Union Pier Road, behind the Round Barn Winery Tasting Room.


     
    Free Run Cellars Vineyards & Tasting Room
    10062 Burgoyne Road
    Berrien Springs, MI   49103
    269.471.1737 
    Hours: Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday Noon-6pm
    Free Run is the new venture of Round Barn winemaker Matthew Moersch, and brother Christian. Honoring their birthright and looking to the future, winemakers Matt and brother Christian are continuing the family wine legacy at Free Run Cellars. Implementing new winemaking and vineyard techniques, focusing on single vineyard production and producing new and different flavors are the focus of Free Run.
    Directions:
    I-94 exit 16, Bridgman. Go 1 mile north to the stoplight at Bridgman, then east on Lake Street approximately 3.5 miles. Turn right on Burgoyne (south). Winery will be a half mile down on the right.

    South Bend US 31 bypass north to Berrien Springs, exit 13, right, west 4 miles on Snow Road. Turn right on Burgoyne. Winery will be 1 mile down on the left.


     
    Hickory Creek Winery LLC
    750 Browntown Road
    Buchanan, MI   49107
    269-422-1100 
    Contact: Michael de Schaff, Winemaker
    Hours: Open year round: Thu-Sat & Mon 11am-6pm; Sun 12-6pm
    GPS [41.9029° N, 86.4683° W]
     
    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 lifelong passion for their craft. Hickory Creek utilizes only the highest quality estate grown and select local vineyard fruits.
     
  • Our specialty is dry white wine
  • Riesling
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  • Chardonnay
  • Gewurtztraminer
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  • Melange
  • Apple
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  • Gentile
  • Semi-Dry Riesling
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  • Ice Wine
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    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    Take I-94, exit 12 in Michigan. At the end of the ramp, proceed west to Red Arrow Highway, then a right to Browntown Road, which is one-block north. Head east on Browntown Road for about 6 miles. You are going to cross California Road and then Cleveland Avenue. When you see Gardner Road, we are just around the curve on the right hand side - the big red barn on the hill. Our sign is right at the end of our driveway.


     
    Karma Vista Vineyards
    6991 Ryno Rd
    Coloma, MI   49038
    269.468.9463 
    Contact: Joe Herman
    Hours: 11-5; Sun 12-5; closed Tuesdays
    GPS [42.1789° N, 86.2885° W]
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    A winery and tasting room in the middle of the vineyar d on top of one of the highest hills in Berrien County. Featuring such hits as Starry Starry White, Pink Side of the Moon, Moondance Merlot and Cha Cha Chardonnay. Wine with a unique point of view.
    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 Exit 39, Coloma, turn sideways at McDonald's and head east one-mile.


     
    Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail

    10983 Hills Road
    Baroda, MI   49101
    269.422.1617                                                                                     Contact: Chris Moersch, President
    Hours: Hours vary at each winery. See web site.
    GPS [42.1693° N, 86.3067° W]

     
    Visit 12 wineries and tasting rooms along beautiful Lake Michigan as you tour the Southwest Michigan Wine Trail. Taste, tour and enjoy the vast selection of wine from Michigan's Great Southwest. Our beautiful, relaxing and unique tasting rooms offer you the opportunity to sample and learn about the products Michigan has to offer.
     
  • Free wine tasting/tours
  • Some locations have picnic areas
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  • Some locations have vineyard tours
  • Special events
  • Portions are handicap accessible, please call for details
    Directions:
    See miwinetrail.com for a map.


     
    Lemon Creek Fruit Farm & Winery
    533 East Lemon Creek Road
    Berrien Springs, MI   49103
    269.471.1321 
    Hours: Summer hours 10am-6pm
    Winter hours noon-5pm
    GPS [41.9574° N, 86.4456° W]
     
    Lemon Creek is a name with over 150 years of grape and fruit growing experience. Exclusively family owned and operated this quaint 300-acre farm is located in the countryside of Berrien County. Found just 6 miles off the lake, this winery, vineyard and fruit farm is a perfect family destination.

    Enjoy wine tasting in a newly remodeled tasting room. With over 24 different wines to choose from, made from 19 different estate grown varietals, there is sure to be a wine for any palate.

    Step outside with a glass of wine in hand and wander on over to the fruit market where you can find any number of fruits seasonally. Want to experience the countryside a little more? Grab a basket and allow us to give you a wagon ride into the orchard where you can pick your own fruit right off the vine or tree.

    Open year round, there are a number of annual events and festivals to experience. Those along with wine specials can be found monthly on the website, as well as current wine listings, home wine maker opportunities, fresh fruits in season and more. Come and spend some time in the country. Bring a picnic, have a glass of wine and take time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life with the ones you love.

    We produce more dry reds than any other categories of wine put together, and specialize in dry reds and ice wines.
    Directions:
    I-94 exit 16, north 2.1 miles on Red Arrow Hwy then east 5.5 miles on Lemon Creek Rd.


     
    Round Barn Winery
    10983 Hills Road
    Baroda, MI   49101
    269.422.1617   800.716.9463   Fax: 269.422.5038
    Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and New Year's Day.
    GPS [41.9211° N, 86.4581° W]
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    We are a winery, distillery and brewery that offers wine, brandy and beer tasting. We host a variety of events throughout the year such as wine dinners, festivals, open houses and parties.
     
  • Dry reds
  • Semi dry & sweet reds
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  • Dry whites
  • Semi dry whites
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  • Sweet whites
  • Sparkling wines
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  • Fruit brandies
  • Dessert wines & cordials
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  • Divine Vodka
  • Microbrews
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  • BBQs
  • Harvest Party
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  • Wine Dinners
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  • Tours (Call to schedule, for groups over 10 people)
  • Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    Take I-94 to exit 16. Take Red Arrow Highway north into Bridgman to the light. Turn right onto Lake Street/Shawnee Road heading east until you reach Hills Road. Look for Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail signs. Turn right onto Hills Road. The Round Barn Winery will be on your left.


     
    Round Barn Winery Union Pier Tasting Room
    9185 Union Pier Road
    Union Pier, MI   49129
    269.422.1617   800.716.9463   Fax: 269.422.5038
    Contact: Chris Moersch
    Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and New Year's Day.
     
    We are a winery, distillery and brewery that offers wine, brandy and beer tasting.
     
  • Tastings
  • Dry reds
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  • Semi dry & sweet reds
  • Dry whites
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  • Semi dry whites
  • Sweet whites
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  • Sparkling wines
  • Fruit brandies
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  • Dessert wines & cordials
  • Divine Vodka
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  • Microbrews
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  • Tours (Call to schedule, for groups over 10 people)
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    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94, just off exit 6.


     
    St. Julian Winery
    716 South Kalamazoo
    Paw Paw, MI   49079
    269.657.5568   800.732.6002   Fax: 269.657.5743
    Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun noon-6pm.
    GPS [42.2090° N, 85.8912° W]
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    St. Julian is Michigan's oldest, largest and most awarded winery. This family-owned winery, founded by Mariano Meconi in 1921, is nestled in the picturesque fruit-growing region along the southwern shore of Lake Michigan. Today, grandson, David Braganini, has adopted the family tradition of wine making while turning St. Julian into Michigan's most renowned winery.

    Guests can enjoy tastings and continuous half-hour tours Monday through Saturday, 9:30am-4pm and Sunday 12:30-4pm.

    A St. Julian Tasting Room is located in Union Pier and is open Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm and Sun, noon-6pm

    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 to Exit 60, (Paw Paw/Lawton); turn north and the winery is approximately 2 blocks on the left.


     
    Tabor Hill Champagne Cellar
    10243 Red Arrow Highway
    Bridgman, MI   49106
    269.465.6566   800.283.3363   Fax: 269.422.2787
    Contact: Cathy Fielding
    Hours: Weekends Jan-April
    GPS [41.9326° N, 86.5696° W]
    Complimentary wine and juice tasting of all products. Easy off/on from I-94.
     
  • Gift area
  • Case discounts
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  • Gift certificates
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    Sorry, we're not handicap accessible.
    Directions:
    I-94 exit 16 north 500 feet on the right.


     
    Tabor Hill Wine & Art Gallery
    80 West Main Street
    Benton Harbor, MI   49022
    269.925.6402   800.283.3363   Fax: 269.422.2787
    Contact: Cathy Fielding
    Hours: Thur-Sun noon-5pm
    GPS [42.1159° N, 86.4557° W]
     
    Complimentary tasting of all Tabor Hill's wine and juice products. Beautiful retro furniture and jewelry! Shop while you taste! Paintings and art work from around the country.
     
  • 25-30 wines & juices
  • Paintings
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  • Artist's works
  • Beautiful retro furniture & jewelry
  • Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    For directions visit our web site at www.taborhill.com


     
    Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
    185 Mount Tabor Road
    Buchanan, MI   49107
    269.422.1161   800.283.3363   Fax: 269.422.2787
    Contact: Paul Landeck
    Hours: General business hours are 10am-9pm
    GPS [41.9140° N, 86.4536° W]
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    For a unique and relaxing experience while visiting southwest Michigan, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant is the place to be. Seasonal tours of the facility are offered daily from 12:00-4:30pm Eastern Time. Complimentary wine tasting of our award-winning wines seven days a week will entice even the most discriminating palate. Surrounded by a breathtaking view of vineyard and countryside, our restaurant offers a tantalizing menu Wednesday-Sunday year-round (closed during the Christmas/New Year season).
    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 to Exit 16 at Bridgman, travel north one mile to Lake Street. Turn right and go east five miles to Hills Road. Turn right and follow signs for two miles. If you would like more information regarding directions, hours of operation and restaurant reservations, please contact us.


     


     
     

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