When most people think of doing a girls weekend winery tour they automatically think of California, but what about Michigan?

Southwest Michigan has great sandy fertile soil which gives the area the name “fruit belt” of Michigan. Another great quality that helps the grapes grow so well is the proximity to Lake Michigan. Lake Michigan moderates the temperature for this area which helps wine grapes grow so well. Southwest Michigan is designated as a American Viticultural Area (AVA) just like Napa Valley or Sonoma Valley. This viticultural area contains 11 wineries plus other tasting rooms as listed on the Michigan Wine Trail.