Discover the best wineries in the Midwest
Winemakers discovered over 50 years ago that Lake Michigan creates the perfect climate for growing European vinifera grapes, which produce the best tasting wines. It set off a revolution that makes us one of the premier winemaking regions in the country!
Red, white, blush, sweet, dry, sparkling, sangrias, luscious creams, brandies and refreshing wine spritzers — you can enjoy it all. Each of our over 20 wineries has a unique ambiance and variety of experiences. Enjoy tastings, tours, wine-and-food pairing and art classes, vineyard hiking trails, chef-prepared foods, live music, festivals plus cozy igloos and fire pits in the winter.
Visit wineries with a Makers Trail Passport.
Download the free Makers Trail app to add the Makers Trail Passport to your phone. When you visit each participating winery, present your passport and request a digital stamp code. The more stamps you collect between September and May, the more prizes you can earn. It’s a great way to double your fun as you discover new favorite wines to add to your home collection!
Tour our wineries using this map.
All of our wineries are only minutes from each other and the scenery along the way is enthralling. Most are open all year round, too. You can plan your route by using this map on the Makers Trail app. Or pick up a printed map at any of the participating wineries. We’ve also curated some fun winery routes for you. Look through our itineraries for ideas.
The easiest way to see popular winery destinations, however, is to hire one of Southwest Michigan’s tour services. These companies provide guides and will pick up and drop off your group at favorite wineries in their buses, limousines or shuttle vehicles, then return you safely to your hotel. They are perfect for bridal showers and parties, girlfriend weekends, reunions and meetings.
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12 Corners Vineyards
1201 N. Benton Center Road, Benton Harbor
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Baroda Founders Tasting Room
415 State Street, St. Joseph
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Baroda Founders Wine Cellar
8963 Hills Road, Baroda
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Chill Hill
8986 First Street, Baroda
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Contessa Wine Cellars
3235 Friday Road, Coloma
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Dablon Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room
111 W. Shawnee Road, Baroda
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Domaine Berrien Cellars
398 East Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs
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Free Run Cellars
10062 Burgoyne Road, Berrien Springs
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Golden Muse Winery
8903 Stevensville - Baroda Rd, Baroda
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Gravity
10220 Lauer Road, Baroda
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Hickory Creek Winery
750 Browntown Road, Buchanan
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Karma Vista Vineyards
6991 Ryno Rd, Coloma
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Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail
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Lake Michigan Vintners
2774 E. Empire Ave., Benton Harbor
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Lazy Ballerina Winery: Bridgman Tasting Room
4209 Lake Street , Bridgman
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Lazy Ballerina Winery: St. Joseph Tasting Room
321 State Street, St. Joseph
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Lehman
2280 Portage Road, Niles
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Lehman's Farmhouse
204 N. Redbud Trail, Buchanan
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Lemon Creek Winery
533 East Lemon Creek Road, Berrien Springs
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Moonrise
7785 Hill Road, Watervliet
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Red Top Winery
482 East Snow Road, Baroda
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Round Barn Brewery & Public House
9151 First Street, Baroda
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Round Barn Tasting Room
9185 Union Pier Rd, Union Pier
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Round Barn Winery & Estate
10983 Hills Road, Baroda
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St. Julian - Tastings & Retail Store
9145 Union Pier Rd, Union Pier
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St. Julian Winery
716 South Kalamazoo, Paw Paw
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Tabor Hill Tasting Room
10243 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman
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Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
185 Mount Tabor Road, Buchanan
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The Bottle Run
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Vineyard 2121
4110 Red Arrow Highway, Benton Harbor
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White Pine Winery
317 State Street, St. Joseph
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Found In Blogs & More
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Tips to master the Makers Trail FestivalBlog May 25, 2023
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Dog friendly stops along Southwest Michigan’s Makers TrailBlog Mar 6, 2023
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Q&A with Karma Vista VineyardsBlog Aug 4, 2022
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21 of the best wineries in Southwest MichiganBlog May 6, 2022
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Mt. Tabor Trails: Hike and sip on this tasting adventureBlog Apr 4, 2022
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St. Patrick’s Day CelebrationsBlog Mar 4, 2022
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Dablon Vineyards & Winery: Snowshoes, Igloos & Fireside FunBlog Feb 11, 2022
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Gravity Vineyards and Winery: Cheers to a new decade of escaping the everydayBlog Jan 6, 2022
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Makers Trail Gift Guide: Presents for wine lovers, beer lovers and moreBlog Dec 10, 2021
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Double your fall color tour fun: Nature + Makers TrailBlog Oct 4, 2021
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Happy 50th Harvest to Tabor HillBlog Aug 16, 2021
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Celebrate a centennial of winemaking with St. Julian Wine Co.Blog Apr 28, 2021
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Sip the rarest of treats on the Makers Trail Liquid Gold TourBlog Feb 1, 2021
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Mt. Tabor Trails: New, One-of-a-Kind Tasting AdventureBlog Jul 26, 2020
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UNIQUE WINTER WINE EXPERIENCES IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGANBlog Feb 25, 2020
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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Michigan Wine MonthBlog May 2, 2019
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Find Out What's "Tappenin" at Red TopBlog Feb 1, 2018