45 North Vineyard & Winery

Wineries & Vineyards · Traverse City, MI

The name tells the story – 45 North sits precisely on the 45th parallel, that magical line halfway between the equator and North Pole that wine lovers know creates perfect growing conditions. This family-owned vineyard on the Leelanau Peninsula started as a dream in 2006 when the Kroupa family planted their first vines on rolling hills overlooking Grand Traverse Bay. Today, their tasting room welcomes visitors with handcrafted wines that capture the unique terroir of Northern Michigan. The Kroupas' passion shows in every bottle, from crisp Rieslings to bold reds that reflect the peninsula's distinctive climate and soil.