Leelanau Peninsula
The Leelanau Peninsula appellation was established in 1982 and covers 216,407 acres across Leelanau.
| Established | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Area | 216,407 acres · 338 sq miles |
| Counties | Leelanau |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR 9.40 |
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How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by Lawrence Mawby, L. Mawby Vineyards/Winery in Suttons Bay.
216,407 acres
The boundary, as written into law
Every American wine appellation is defined in federal regulations by walking the boundary landmark by landmark. The official description of this one begins:
(c) The Leelanau Peninsula viticultural area encompasses all of Leelanau County, Michigan, excluding the offshore islands.
Boundary traced by the UC Davis Library from the official descriptions in federal regulation, and released under an open licence. Smoothed for manufacturing. Decorative use only, not for legal boundary determination.