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Bel Lago Winery

Bel Lago is a winery located in Cedar, Michigan, within the Leelanau Peninsula AVA, not a designated wine region. Established in 1992 and open to the public since 1999, it operates across 37 acres on one of Michigan's most celebrated wine peninsulas.

Key Facts
  • Bel Lago is a winery, not a designated wine region or sub-zone
  • Located in Cedar, Michigan within the Leelanau Peninsula AVA
  • Founded in 1992; opened to the public in 1999
  • Operates a 37-acre winery property

📍What Bel Lago Is

Bel Lago is a winery situated in Cedar, Michigan, on the Leelanau Peninsula. It is not a wine sub-zone, appellation, or designated growing region. The Leelanau Peninsula AVA is the official appellation under which Bel Lago operates, and that AVA sits within the broader state of Michigan.

  • Bel Lago is a producer, not a geographic appellation or sub-zone
  • The governing appellation is the Leelanau Peninsula AVA in Michigan
  • Cedar, Michigan is the winery's home town on the Leelanau Peninsula

📅History and Scale

Bel Lago was established in 1992 and welcomed its first public visitors in 1999. The operation covers 37 acres, making it a mid-sized estate by Michigan standards. The Leelanau Peninsula is one of Michigan's most important wine-producing regions, and Bel Lago has been part of its growth since the early 1990s.

  • Founded 1992; public opening 1999
  • 37-acre total winery operation
  • Part of the Leelanau Peninsula's wine scene for over three decades
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📝Exam Study NotesWSET / CMS
  • Bel Lago is a winery, not an AVA or sub-zone; the correct appellation is Leelanau Peninsula AVA
  • Located in Cedar, Michigan; founded 1992, opened to public 1999
  • 37-acre estate on the Leelanau Peninsula
  • Leelanau Peninsula AVA is the relevant official designation for exam purposes