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The Leelanau Peninsula AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Leelanau County Michigan.This Michigan wine region includes all of Leelanau County which forms a peninsula between Lake Michigan on the west and Grand Traverse Bay on the east. Being surrounded by water helps to moderate the climate of the region which is generally cold for viticulture. Frost can occur on all but about 145 days of the calendar year.

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area total (km2)
3.03514e+08
growing grape
Merlot, Dolcetto, Cayuga White, Traminette, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling, Aurore (grape), De Chaunac, Marechal Foch, Seyval blanc, Vignoles (grape), Bianca, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Pinot noir, Gewürztraminer, Pinot gris, Auxerrois blanc
is part of wine region
Michigan wine
location
United States
type
American Viticultural Area
latitude
44.89
longitude
-85.79

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