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Established in 1840, the county's name was said to be a Native American word meaning "delight of life", but it is a neologism from Indian agent and ethnographer Henry Schoolcraft, who sometimes gave the name "Leelinau" to Native American women in his tales.
There are 26 wineries on the peninsula. The Leelanau Peninsula sits astride the 45th parallel, a latitude known for growing prestigious grapes. The two Grand Traverse Bays provide the ideal maritime climate and the rich soil does the rest. Northern Michigan specializes in growing white grapes and is known for its rieslings which grow well in the summer months and late fall. The local wineries host an annual harvest fest in October. Some riesling grapes are spared being picked in the fall to be picked when they freeze, from which Ice Wine is made. Wineries in the Leelanau Peninsula AVA include Leelanau Cellars, Silver Leaf Vineyard and Winery, Raftshol Vineyards, Circa Estate Winery, Forty-Five North Vineyard and Winery, Good Harbor Vineyards, Chateau Fontaine, Boskydel Vineyards, Black Star Farms, L. Mawby Vineyards, Ciccone Vineyard and Winery, Willow Vineyards, Chateau de Leelanau Winery and Cidery, Shady Lane Cellars, Cherry Republic Winery, Longview Winery, and Bel Lago Winery.
Adjacent Counties
- Charlevoix County
- Schoolcraft County
- Antrim County
- Grand Traverse County
- Benzie County
- Door County, Wisc.
- Delta County
Cities, Villages, Townships & Communities
Bingham | Burdickville | Cedar | Centerville | Cherry Bend | Cleveland | Elmwood | Empire | Glen Arbor | Glen Haven | Greilickville | Kasson | Keswick | Lake Leelanau | Leelanau | Leland | Maple City | Northport | Northport Point | Omena | Peshawbestown | Solon | Suttons Bay (County Seat) | Traverse City (part)
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