Lake Michigan Shore
The Lake Michigan Shore appellation was established in 1983 and covers 1,281,272 acres across Allegan, Berrien, Cass. It contains 1 sub-appellations.
| Established | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Area | 1,281,272 acres · 2,002 sq miles |
| Counties | Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, Van Buren |
| Contains | 1 smaller appellations |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR 9.79 |
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Inside this appellation
How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by Charles W. Catherman, Jr., St. Julian Wine Company and Michael E. Byrne, Warner Vineyards.
1,281,272 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:
(1) Starting at the most northern point, the intersection the Kalamazoo River with Lake Michigan. (2) Then southeast along the winding course of the Kalamazoo River for approximately 35 miles until it intersects the Penn Central railroad line just south of the City of Otsego. (3) Then south along the Penn Central railroad line, through the City of Kalamazoo, approximately 25 miles until it intersects the Grand Trunk...
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.