| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1983, amended in 1987[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Michigan |
| Sub-regions | Fennville AVA |
| Climate region | Continental |
| Soil conditions | Sandy[2] |
| Total area | 1,280,000 acres (5,180 km2)[3] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chancellor, Chardonnay, Chelois, De Chaunac, Gewurztraminer, Lemberger, Malbec, Marsanne, Merlot, Müller-Thurgau, Petit Verdot, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Seyval blanc, St. Vincent, Syrah, Traminette, Vidal blanc, Vignoles, Viognier[4] |
| No. of wineries | 15[4] |
 | This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (April 2020) |
Lake Michigan Shore AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in southwest Michigan. Located in the state's traditional "fruit belt region", Lake Michigan Shore is the oldest modern commercial grape region of the state and home to a majority of Michigan vineyards and half of the state wine grape production. Vineyards in the region date back to 1867.
- ^ "§9.79 Lake Michigan Shore" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR). Retrieved February 5, 2008.
- ^ "Lake Michigan Shore Wine". Wine Searcher. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "American Viticultural Areas by State". Wine Institute. 2008. Archived from the original on January 27, 2008.
- ^ a b "Lake Michigan Shore (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on April 6, 2015.