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Best Wineries Near Detroit

Have you ever gone to a winery where the air is filled with an aroma of sweetness? The air smells likes grapes, and it is such a wonderful smell that there are no words to describe this amazing fragrance. This is the type of experience you want to have. Some wineries have the farms on location where you can experience this beautiful sensation. Some wineries also have the wine cellars where they give tours and teach guests about the wine-making process. And some wineries are a perfect place to go and sip on the wines to figure out which taste is your favorite. Listed below are several great wineries that are worth taking time to experience and taste great wine.
Motorcity Wine
1949 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 483-7283
www.motorcitywine.com

Motorcity Wine is more than just a winery, it is also a place for entertainment. Grab a glass of wine, sit back and relax listening to jazz music. Question the staff about wines to learn what types of regions grapes come from, what taste makes each wine special and what flavor is your preferred taste. On Saturdays, join in on the dance party. This is a great place to have a drink, be social and have an evening of fun.

St. Julian Wine Co. Inc.
700 Freedom Court
Dundee, MI 48131
(734) 529-3700
www.stjulian.com

St. Julian Winery has a rich history with over 92 years of producing wine. They have their own farms, and also offer wine tours. Check out the cellars of the white wine and the red wines and learn about the barrels that are used to create the tastes. Ask how many years the wines set before they are bottled and sold to the market. After finishing a tour, go to the wine tasting area where you can snack on cheese while tasting up to five wines for free. Ask questions. Enjoy the flavors. Be sure to take a few wine bottles home to drink later.

Champane's Wine Cellars
7007 Chicago Road
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 978-9463
www.champanes.com

Walk into this winery and there are wooden shelves lined with wine bottles on every wall. What makes this winery unique is how the employees take time to know an individual, learn their likes and dislikes and figure out the perfect wine for this person. Not only is this a winery, but it is also a great place to celebrate an event. Celebrate a wedding, or come for a day with a friend. Choose your event, but take time to talk to the experts and have a wonderful experience.

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Pioneer Wine Trail
4724 Walz Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 764-0679
www.pioneerwinetrail.com

This is a wonderful winery. In fact, it is a trail of wineries and shops. Sit out on the veranda sipping wine and enjoying the sunshine. Are you feeling a little buzzed? Get up and walk around. There are plenty of shops to experience. There are even events such as painting classes that you can experience. Then go back for a little more wine. Make this a day of wine and shopping, spending time outside, socializing and have an amazing experience with your friends or family.

Vinotecca
417 S. Main St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 544-6257
www.vinotecca.com

Food and wine go hand-in-hand. So if touring a winery is not quite your thing, but you want to learn about wine and taste the finest wine around, then come to Vinotecca. They carry the best wine, and pair it with the most elaborate dishes. Ask your waiter or waitress about the year of the bottle, the brand and the type of fruit to experience a true wine tasting experience.

K. Edward Winery
52723 Karon Drive
Macomb, MI 48042
(810) 786-1921
www.travelenvoy.com

Pinot Noir and Reisling are big favorite types of wine that are offered at this winery. Of course, there are several other types of wine you can try as well. Make an appointment to sit with an expert and learn the process of wine tasting and experience the lesser-known joys of the wines.

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