The Detroit News Owner Doug Welsch started the winery 25 years ago with his father, Bill. Learn how to get there from Metro Detroit, and what to do once you get there. We will include highlights of each winery, along with tips on restaurants, lodging and nearby sites to enjoy.
Most wineries are open year-round.
Please respond with any fun that we missed, and we will add your suggestions. Fenn Valley Vineyards and Winery in Fennville is located in the heart of the state s fruit belt in the southwest, just a short hop from Lake Michigan and the resort town of Saugatuck. It was founded in 1973 by William Welsch, and is now run by his son, Doug. The winery has indoor and outdoor picnic facilities, including a gas grill. In the winter, there is skiing, and in the late summer, you ll find too many roadside fruit stands to count.