Editing Leelanau County, Michigan (section)

==Culture==
There are 26 wineries on the peninsula.<ref>[http://www.lpwines.com/wineries/ Leelanau Wineries|Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail]</ref> The Leelanau Peninsula sits astride the [[45th parallel north|45th parallel]], a latitude known for growing prestigious grapes. The two [[Grand Traverse Bay]]s provide the ideal maritime climate, and the rich soil does the rest. Northern Michigan specializes in growing white grapes, and is known for its [[Riesling]]s, which grow well in the summer months and late fall. The local wineries host an annual harvest fest in October. Some Riesling grapes are spared being picked in the fall, to be picked instead when they freeze, from which [[ice wine]] is made. These wineries are in the [[Leelanau Peninsula AVA]].