Longview Winery occupies the quieter northern end of Leelanau Peninsula near Northport, a location that rewards visitors willing to drive the extra miles with both exceptional wines and a genuine sense of off-the-beaten-path discovery. This part of the peninsula sees fewer tourists than the areas closer to Traverse City, and the tasting room atmosphere reflects that unhurried quality.
The estate wines are produced in small quantities with a focus on the varieties that thrive in the cooler northern microclimate — Riesling and Pinot Grigio lead the whites, while the Cab Franc demonstrates that red wine production is increasingly viable at this northern latitude.
The vineyard views and the drive through the northern peninsula are themselves part of the experience — this is wine country at its most rural and unspoiled.