Lake Michigan Vintners — Attraction in Benton Charter Township

We had an excellent time here and the wines were delicious! They are a teaching winery that is part of a college program, so it is very unique to the area. We just happened to stop because we were on our way to Chicago from Grand Rapids. We have always wanted to stop somewhere along the way, and this was the closest spot when I checked my maps. What luck!! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the people who work here and run the program seem super knowledgeable and passionate about their trade. So glad we stopped! We had some snow today, but the deck off of their tasting rooms looks like it will be a perfect spot to enjoy some beautiful...

Very enjoyable wines and hard cider, with much more depth and complexity than I expected from student made wines. They offer a nice variety, along with cheeses, crackers, olives and meat sticks. Because I am so close, I joined the wine club and tastings are free for myself and a guest. It is a new facility and you can even schedule a tour when you contact them in advance. I recommend calling before you visit to be sure they are open and have seating available. The deck is large at the back of the building and faces toward the main LMC campus. From there you can observe a natural woodland and a pond as you enjoy...

I had a tasting at Lake Michigan Vintners and it was very nice. The patio looks over a nice forested area, and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The wines were mostly dry and I found their riesling to be very drinkable and pleasant. Being related to the college it’s very cool. I feel like it’s difficult to make dry wines that appeal to a larger audience, so they did an excellent job. I plan to stop by again...