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Tip of the Mitt AVA: 35 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The Tip of the Mitt AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in Michigan, established under 27 CFR 9.257. It covers Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan counties and contains 35 licensed wine producers.

Where These Wineries Are

Tip of the Mitt AVA: 35 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Where the Tip of the Mitt AVA Is

Alpena

Antrim

Charlevoix

Cheboygan

Emmet

Presque Isle

Grapes Grown in Tip of the Mitt

Marquette

Frontenac

La Crescent

Cider

Petite Pearl

Baco Noir

Cayuga White

Marechal Foch

AVAs Inside Tip of the Mitt

None

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.257.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the Tip of the Mitt AVA?

35 licensed producers are located in the Tip of the Mitt AVA.

Where is the Tip of the Mitt AVA?

It lies in Michigan, covering Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet counties.

What does the Tip of the Mitt AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled Tip of the Mitt must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.257.

Is Tip of the Mitt part of a larger AVA?

No, Tip of the Mitt is not nested inside another AVA.

States

Michigan Wineries

Grapes

Marquette Wineries · Frontenac Wineries · La Crescent Wineries · Cider Wineries · Petite Pearl Wineries · Baco Noir Wineries · Cayuga White Wineries · Marechal Foch Wineries

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.