Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail’s Wine & Cheese Event 2025
This past weekend, we had the pleasure of participating in the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail’s Wine & Cheese event, celebrating the art of perfect pairings with incredible local flavors. At French Valley, we featured a delicious combination of Leelanau Cheese’s Raclette and our Rhyme White Blend, a pairing that brought out the best in both the wine and cheese, creating a truly memorable tasting experience..
A Weekend of Wine & Cheese
Guests traveled along the Leelanau Wine Trail, stopping at participating wineries to enjoy 2-oz pours of carefully selected wines, each paired with an artisanal cheese that complemented its flavors. The event offered the perfect opportunity to explore the region’s vibrant wine scene while indulging in unique pairings that showcased the craftsmanship of both winemakers and cheesemakers. Conversations flowed, new favorites were discovered, and the cozy winery settings made for an inviting way to embrace the season.
About Leelanau Cheese
Located in Suttons Bay, Leelanau Cheese is a cornerstone of the region’s artisanal food scene, crafting exceptional, Swiss-style cheeses with time-honored techniques. Founded in 1995, they are best known for their award-winning Raclette, a rich, creamy cheese traditionally melted and scraped over an assortment of meats, vegetables, and breads. Their dedication to quality and craftsmanship has earned them national recognition, making them a true gem of Northern Michigan.
We were so honored to collaborate with Leelanau Cheese for this event and showcase their incredible Raclette alongside our wines. Their passion for artisanal cheese-making mirrors our own commitment to winemaking, making this partnership a perfect reflection of the flavors and traditions of Leelanau.
Our Featured Pairing
Experience Raclette at French Valley
Loved the Raclette at our pairing? Or missed out on this event? We offer a Raclette dining experience in our tasting room, where you can savor this delicious, melted cheese with an assortment of meats, vegetables, and starches—perfectly paired with our wines.
The Fun Continues – Mystery Vines Wine Hunt!
All month long, we’re part of Mystery in the Vines on the Leelanau Wine Trail!
Dates: Every day in March
Times: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM daily
Cost: $10 per mystery wine tasting
How it works:
Embark on an adventure with the Mystery Vines Wine Hunt! At each participating winery, enjoy a 2oz pour of a mystery wine and put your palate to the test—can you guess which wine you're tasting?
If you guess correctly, you’ll be entered to win an exclusive LPVA gift—one lucky winner will be selected at each winery!
It’s a deliciously fun way to explore the trail, discover new favorites, and maybe even take home a prize. Will you be the next wine detective?