Kalamazoo might be known for beer, but we haven't forgotten about all you winos out there! Discover your new favorite local hang out or create your own wine tour from the list below.
Twine Urban Winery from the Roche Collection
Nicole Triplett, founder of the Roché Collection, is Michigan’s first licensed black female winemaker. She opened a new tasting room in the Washington Square neighborhood of Kalamazoo in spring 2021 that features private tastings, open-air outdoor seating, personal virtual sommelier service, custom wine cocktails and slushies
Stamped Robin
The Stamped Robin wine and cocktail lounge in downtown Kalamazoo serves 20 wines on tap! It's the perfect place to stop in for a drink, listen to music and catch up with friends.
Sit and Stay Winery
Sit and Staya Winery is located in downtown Kalamazoo on East Michigan Avenue. They are one of the establishments that are lucky enough to call Bates Alley their backyard. They are a husband and wife team who pour their hearts and souls into every bottle. They're driven by their love for wine-making, pups, and community.
WL Social House
For a late-night big city feel in the heart of Kalamazoo, WL Social House is the perfect place to catch up with friends, enjoy a wine tasting, and sometimes even meet the winemakers.
Henderson Castle
They feature six varieties of wine made with grapes picked from their vineyard and handcrafted locally through Fenn Valley Winery. They offer Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Castle Red, Merlot, and Meritage. This Kalamazoo wine-tasting experience is a chance to sample all six of their current wines.
Lawton Ridge Winery
They've been growing wine grapes at their vineyard in Lawton, Michigan, since 1974, and opened their production facility and tasting room on Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo in 2008. All the wine they produce comes from grapes grown in their vineyard or neighboring vineyards in the Lake Michigan Shore AVA.
