Visit Aurora Cellars, a full production boutique winery with old world charm nestled in the heart of the Leelanau Peninsula. We're proud to offer our award-winning wines from grapes grown throughout the peninsula along with epicurean small plates sourced locally to complement your wine tasting experience.
Aurora Cellars is known for its welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. This ensures the rich treasures of this Estate can be savored and enjoyed in our European styled tasting room or on the patio overlooking the vineyard with a picturesque vista! The Estate transcends into the perfect setting for weddings and specials events of all kinds.
Aurora Cellars is known for its welcoming atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. This ensures the rich treasures of this Estate can be savored and enjoyed in our European styled tasting room or on the patio overlooking the vineyard with a picturesque vista! The Estate transcends into the perfect setting for weddings and specials events of all kinds.
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Aurora Cellars is a boutique winery nestled in the heart of Leelanau, MI. Our wine is made from grapes grown right here on the Leelanau Peninsula, and we provide an assortment of locally produced foods to pair perfectly with our wines. Our offerings and scenery are sure to enhance your wine tasting experience.
At Aurora Cellars, we offer a premier wine tasting experience. Whether you prefer a flight of wines or wine by the glass, you will find our friendly team members at the ready to make sure your time spent on the estate is memorable. We have an assortment of award-winning sparkling, white, and red wines, as well as hard ciders for your enjoyment.
Are you looking for a relaxing and educational night out? Come to Aurora Cellars for a wine tasting tour. Our Lake Leelanau, MI winery is set against a backdrop of lush, green rolling hills and a gorgeous landscape that induces calm and a sense of wonder. Our winery is renowned for its commitment to great-tasting wines and deep knowledge about the winemaking process.
Become a part of the Aurora Cellars family and enjoy exclusive access to innovative wines that continue to advance the Leelanau Peninsula cool climate wine movement. We have two tiers of clubs, each offering different benefits and options, but both providing members with savings on wine purchases, access to exclusive wines, and priority invitations to special events.
You won't find a location as unique as Aurora Cellars to host your next corporate event. Showcasing an effortless blend of rustic charm and classic elegance, the property provides a peaceful retreat away from the office and opportunity to create memorable experiences.
With breathtaking views of our manicured lawns and gardens, picturesque rolling vineyard, and surrounding forests and orchards, Aurora Cellars is sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone who attends your event.Our seasoned events team will collaborate with you and your organization to create a truly incredible experience.
With breathtaking views of our manicured lawns and gardens, picturesque rolling vineyard, and surrounding forests and orchards, Aurora Cellars is sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone who attends your event.Our seasoned events team will collaborate with you and your organization to create a truly incredible experience.
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Shannon Kent
Feb 03, 2022
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We had a wonderful winter escape to help celebrate our anniversary at Aurora! We went snowshoeing on the vineyard then warmed up in our own igloo with a toasty fire and romantic candles! Special thanks to Missy, who was amazing and set up a delicious lunch and tasting for us—and we got a fun blanket keepsake! Love Aurora in any season!
John Buttitta
Sep 17, 2021
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Kyle Shope
Aug 29, 2021
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I don’t even know where to begin here.
As the husband I personally never envisioned my wedding venue as I was growing up. I just knew I wanted my wife to have her dream wedding and start our life together. Somehow, along the way, I found myself enthralled with Aurora Cellars and can confidently say they were the best choice.
Sure, on paper they have it all: delicious wine, a STUNNING venue (I mean come on, have you seen the willow tree?), lawn games, farmhouse on-site, the list goes on and on. All that aside, a big reason why I will always look back on the planning process and wedding day with
As the husband I personally never envisioned my wedding venue as I was growing up. I just knew I wanted my wife to have her dream wedding and start our life together. Somehow, along the way, I found myself enthralled with Aurora Cellars and can confidently say they were the best choice.
Sure, on paper they have it all: delicious wine, a STUNNING venue (I mean come on, have you seen the willow tree?), lawn games, farmhouse on-site, the list goes on and on. All that aside, a big reason why I will always look back on the planning process and wedding day with
Wayne Bradley
Aug 19, 2021
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Emily Taylor
Aug 19, 2021
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Nancy Johns
Aug 15, 2021
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Have been to Michigan numerous times and love ❤ the wine country. Always visit as many wineries as we can tolerate. BUT we had never been to Aurura... what a GREAT FIND!
Bubbles, BON BON and Christie were an absolute DELIGHT! Enjoyed so much.. we joined the wine club and have 13 WONDERFUL wines to take back to North Carolina. WE WILL BE BACK!
Bubbles, BON BON and Christie were an absolute DELIGHT! Enjoyed so much.. we joined the wine club and have 13 WONDERFUL wines to take back to North Carolina. WE WILL BE BACK!
Annie Lang
Aug 15, 2021
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Vittoria Gasperoni
Jul 31, 2021
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I want to thank Aurora Cellars and Kristi for helping us have a beautiful day on June 19th. Kristi was extremely helpful to us assisting us to find the perfect vendors for our wedding. This place is one of the most beautiful places I have seen and I am so glad we were able to celebrate such an amazing day. I cannot thank the team enough and the willow is breathtaking in my own opinion. Also, it doesn't hurt the wine is delicious :)
Photography by Courtney Kent Photography
Photography by Courtney Kent Photography
Kara Larsen
Jun 16, 2021
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Justine Ciaravino
Dec 18, 2020
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My husband Tom and I love Aurora Cellars! We had our wedding at Aurora Cellars 8-1-2020 and it was truly the most beautiful and happiest day of our lives! I fell in love with Aurora Cellars the first time we visited. I remember having a moment during our first tour of the Estate Property where I could envision all of our friends and family there having a great time. That’s when I knew this was the place we were going to get married.
The ceremony site is so romantic! It was definitely one of the main parts of this venue that sold me. The big lush willow tree in front of the pond is breathtaking
The ceremony site is so romantic! It was definitely one of the main parts of this venue that sold me. The big lush willow tree in front of the pond is breathtaking
Sara S.
Oct 02, 2020
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Vu T.
Oct 01, 2020
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One of the most unprofessional and rude establishments I have ever been to. I was not greeted upon when I entered, hardly was tended to, and the servers were flat out rude. Not to mention the fruit flies everywhere! I did not feel welcomed and this was unfortunately a bruise on what was a great vacation. Highly do not suggest visiting this establishment.
Christopher W.
Aug 26, 2020
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Courtney H.
Aug 08, 2020
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Andrea M.
Aug 05, 2020
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Jonathan R.
Jun 22, 2020
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We found this place probably 7 years back on one of our drives through the area and really enjoyed it. We returned each time we were in the area, and until this last time we would have given it a solid 4 or 5 stars. We liked the wines, and loved the ambiance and the staff was always great. The place must have changed ownership because last summer the visit was nothing short of awful. First they've ruined the lovely aesthetic of the location by installing what the staff tell us is essentially a permanent tent out front during the summer months so they can easily host weddings etc. Second the
Kelli W.
Aug 17, 2019
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Mark J.
Aug 15, 2019
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Megan M.
Apr 07, 2019
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Sheri B.
Nov 18, 2018
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Allie W.
Oct 20, 2018
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Michael K.
Oct 11, 2018
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Every once in awhile you come upon a discovery that surprises your senses. I've spent the past 40 years in California's rich wine country. Needing a place to unwind while building a home in Suttons Bay, Michigan, my wife said, "there is this quaint winery not far from us."
I wasn't looking for great wine, rather a place to settle down and relax. Aurora's pastoral setting and their remarkable hospitality would have been enough for me to become a wine club member, but the wine surprised me. Admittedly, I had written Michigan off when it comes to red wines, but
I wasn't looking for great wine, rather a place to settle down and relax. Aurora's pastoral setting and their remarkable hospitality would have been enough for me to become a wine club member, but the wine surprised me. Admittedly, I had written Michigan off when it comes to red wines, but
Marianne G.
Sep 06, 2018
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Lisa B.
Nov 04, 2017
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Today we visited Aurora Cellars. The wine was decent but the employees were very rude and un-welcoming. The winery was a mess as they were setting up for a big event Sat. & Sun. They certainly made us feel like we were inconveniencing them to show up for a tasting. So many great winery options on the Leelenau Peninsula but this one won't be on our list next year. Great wine is one thing we look for, but good customer service and customer appreciation is also important.
Alyson H.
Jul 22, 2017
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Nomi W.
Apr 24, 2017
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I am going to attempt to review each of the nearly 40 wineries in the Grand Traverse area. In an effort to remain as objective as possible, I will be reviewing the wineries based on how well they live up to their vision of winemaking.
I am going to agree with the general rating of Aurora at three stars, but point out that some of the other negative reviews kind of miss the mark. I'm sorry, but if you walk in at closing time on an event day, don't be surprised if you get turned away... tasting rooms aren't bars, and some of the worst experiences I have heard from tasting room staff
I am going to agree with the general rating of Aurora at three stars, but point out that some of the other negative reviews kind of miss the mark. I'm sorry, but if you walk in at closing time on an event day, don't be surprised if you get turned away... tasting rooms aren't bars, and some of the worst experiences I have heard from tasting room staff
Jordan C.
Mar 07, 2016
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My friends and I often go on wine tasting tours and I think we're celebrating our fifth or sixth year of tasting with many different tours at dozens and dozens of wineries. We all have mixed feelings sometimes about one winery or another but there are a few that we've written off. Aurora is one of them.
The tasting room is gorgeous and looks like an adorable little cottage on the hill. The whole place is very well maintained and clean. The decor is dark but elegant and that's why at first, I was really in love with this winery.
But then, with each tour we joined, we started
The tasting room is gorgeous and looks like an adorable little cottage on the hill. The whole place is very well maintained and clean. The decor is dark but elegant and that's why at first, I was really in love with this winery.
But then, with each tour we joined, we started
