Vanderbilt Vines
Petoskey Wine Region
Vanderbilt Vines is a family-owned winery founded in 2020 by Dwayne and Patricia in Vanderbilt, Michigan, with estate-grown vineyards and Josh Atkins as winemaker. As the first winery in Otsego County, they craft wines from cold-hardy varietals including Marquette, Frontenac, and La Crescent, drawing on the character of the Petoskey Wine Region.
Style profile
A family-owned estate winery in Vanderbilt, Michigan, founded in 2020 as Otsego County's first winery, crafting wines from cold-hardy varietals including Marquette, Frontenac, and La Crescent with father-son winemaking team.
Fruit-forwardMedium-bodiedSubtle oakHigh / crisp acidity
Medium confidence
EstateGrows its own fruit in estate vineyards.PioneerFirst winery established in Otsego County.
The room
Family-friendlyCasualFarmhouse
From the winery’s own description — visitor reports will refine this
Your connection
Tasting room
Upcoming events
November 2026
SAT
7
Live Music Saturday's – Jeff Joseph
Live music by Jeff Joseph.
4 PM – 7 PM
Primary varietals
Blue BellMarquetteFrontenacPetite PearlLa CrescentItasca
Amenities
Dog FriendlyKid FriendlyOutdoor Seating
Vineyards
Vanderbilt Vines