Forty-Five North Vineyard and Winery
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Forty-Five North Vineyard & Winery, located in the heart of beautiful Leelanau County, Michigan and directly on the 45th parallel, is a family-owned producer of many award-winning wines. The tasting room, a rustic post-and-beam barn hand hewn by the Amish in Ohio, was recently completed and officially opened in June. Aside from offering regular wine tasting and sales during business hours, we can also accommodate private tastings and special events including weddings – please call for more information.
Tasting Room Hours
May-October: Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-6
November-April: Fri-Sun 12-5, or by appointment (call 231-357-2215 or 271-1188)
Forty-Five North Vineyard and Winery
8580 E. Horn Road
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
231-271-1188
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