About
Northern Sun Winery is a family-owned estate winery in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, handcrafting wines from cold-hardy grapes bred for northern climates. The unique terroir of glacial deposits and limestone bedrock imparts natural crispness and minerality. Owned by Wendy and Melissa Middaugh since 2020, with son Jonathan Bovard as Vineyard Manager and Vintner, they produce red, white, rosé, and fruit wines.
Cold-hardy grapes for northern climates
Upper Peninsula terroir with crispness and minerality
Estate wines including reds, whites, rosé, and fruit wines
Family-owned and operated
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What They Make
La Crescent
Cold-hardy white grape varietal
Rhubarb
Fruit wine
Marquette
Cold-hardy red grape varietal
Red Wines
Selection of estate red wines
Rosé
Estate rosé wines
White Wines
Selection of estate white wines
Fruit Wines
Selection of fruit wines
Awards
Silver Medal, Michigan Wine Competition 2021
2021
Bronze Medal, Great Lakes Wine Awards 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Harvest
Beginning around the second Saturday in September, 5-6 Saturdays each year
Community gathering to pick grapes for the vintage
Concerts
Various
Live music in the vineyard
Seasonal Celebrations
Seasonal
Community gatherings and events
Latest News
Completed harvest of the 2025 vintage with community help from friends, neighbors, and volunteers.