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French Road Cellars, LLC
Lake Leelanau

French Road Cellars, LLC

About French Road Cellars, LLC

French Road Cellars operates as a custom crush facility in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, founded in 2009. Under winemaker Charlie Schmidt, the operation produces red and white varietals, fruit wines, Charmat sparkling wines, fortified wines, carbonated wines and hard ciders. The program provides custom winemaking services for wineries throughout Michigan, alongside in-house bottling and labeling. Doug Matthies hand-planted his family's first vineyard in 1989, and the operation now collaborates with Big Paw Vineyard Services for vineyard management. There is no tasting room.

Good to know about French Road Cellars, LLC

Can you visit French Road Cellars, LLC? Is there a tasting room?

No, French Road Cellars, LLC does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.

Where is French Road Cellars, LLC located?

French Road Cellars, LLC is at 2300 S French Rd in Lake Leelanau, Michigan. Phone: +1 231-256-0680.

When was French Road Cellars, LLC founded?

French Road Cellars, LLC was established in 2009.

Who makes the wine at French Road Cellars, LLC?

The winemaking at French Road Cellars, LLC is led by Charlie Schmidt.

Where to find French Road Cellars, LLC

French Road Cellars, LLC is at 2300 S French Rd, Lake Leelanau, Michigan, United States.

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